PSY 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Visual Cortex, Thalamus
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Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes that we can observe and. Any action of an organism and many actions qualify. processes internal, subjective experiences, including sensations, perceptions, dreams, thoughts, and feelings. an approach to gaining understanding of the natural world through systematic observation. Social psychologists study how we interact how we view and affect one another in social interactions. Some psychologists conduct basic research in which the aim is to simply increase knowledge of some phenomenon to build theories. Counseling psychologists help people cope with challenges of all sorts, including academic, vocational, marital, etc. Clinical psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Human factors psychologists use principles of perception and cognition to design devices and interfaces that people interact with. Industrial psychologists study the relationship between people and their working environments to increase productivity, improve personnel selection, and promote job satisfaction.
