PSYC 002 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Dependent And Independent Variables, Illusory Correlation, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
15 May 2017
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Discipline - a major subject of study in colleges and universities. Science - a method of conducting research and of understanding behavioral data. Profession - a calling that requires one to apply special knowledge, abilities. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes (normal and abnormal) and psychological, social, and biological processes. Structuralism- introspection (what did people feel, sense, and imagine?) Describe how people respond to certain things. Interpret why people respond in such ways. Rearing children (from the womb to the tomb) - human development. Important dates and memories that stand out to you. Service providers (therapists, counselors, hospital workers, police dept. Clinical, cognitive, community, psychometric/quantitative, comparative, counseling, developmental, educational, industrial/organizational, family, experimental, general, personality, physiological, sports, school, social, health, forensic, environmental. Study how the built or physical environment affects human behavior. Conduct research/apply their knowledge to designing safe and ergonomic spaces that are conducive (likely/possible) to emotional well-being (colorful, open floor plans)
