Psychology 1-1

why is under representation of racial and ethnical minorities in psychology significant?

1) a lack of the diverse perspectives and tell us that minority groups members can provide 2) can prevent other minority members from entering the field 3) prevent minority members from receiving therapy treatment

what is the difference between a PhD and a PsyD

A PhD-a Dr of philosophy-is a research degree that requires a dissertation based on in original investigation. While a PsyD-doctor of psychology- is obtained by psychologist who want to focus on the treatment of psychological disorders.

match each subfield the psychology with the issues or questions posed what teaching methods most effectively motivate elementary school students to successfully accomplish academic tasks?

I. educational psychology

match each subfield of psychology with the issues or questions posed The teachers of 8-year-old jogger concerned that he is recently begun to withdraw socially and to show little interest in school work.

J. School psychology

match each subfield of psychology with issues or questions posed Jessica is asked to develop a management strategy that would encourage safer work practices in an assembly plant.

L. industrial psychology

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

a psychiatrist has a medical degree in specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders often using treatments that involve prescription drugs

match each subfield of psychology with the issue or question posed What chemicals are released in the human body as a result of a stressful event? What are their effects on behavior?

a. behavioral neuroscience

Sport psychology

applies psychology to athletic activity and exercise

match the subfields of psychology with the issues or questions posed a psychologist is intrigued by the fact that some people are much more sensitive to painful stimuli than others are.

b. experimental psychology

match each subfield of psychology with the issues or questions posed what mental strategies are involved in solving complex word problems?

c. cognitive psychology

Evolutionary psychology

considers how behavior is influenced by our genetic inheritance from our ancestors

Environmental psychology

considers the relationship between people and their physical environment.

Match each subfield of psychology with the issue or question posed At what age do children generally begin to acquire an emotional attachment to their fathers?

d. developmental psychology

Clinical psychology

deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.

Match each subfields of psychology with the issues or questions posed Lewis is unique and his man are responding to crisis situations, with an even temperament and a positive outlook.

e. personality psychology

Developmental psychology

examines how people grow and change from the moment of conception through death.

Behavioral neuroscience

examines the biological basis of behavior

Health psychology

explores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments or disease.

Match each subfield psychology with the issues or questions posed Janetta's job is demanding and stressful. she wonders if her lifestyle is making her more prone to certain illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease.

f. health psychology

Program evaluation

focuses on assessing large-scale programs, such as the Head Start preschool program, determine whether they are effective in meeting their goals.

Psychology of women

focuses on issues such as discrimination against women and the causes violence against women.

Forensic psychology

focuses on legal issues, such as determining the accuracy of witness memories.

Personality psychology

focuses on the consistency in people's behavior over time and the traits that differentiate one person from another.

Cognitive psychology

focuses on the study of higher mental processes.

Counseling psychology

focuses primarily on educational, social, and career adjustment problems.

match each subfield of psychology with the issues or questions posed a strong fear of crowds leads a young man to seek treatment for his problem

g. clinical psychology

Match each subfield of psychology with the issue or questions posed. Joan, a college freshman, is worried about her grades. she needs to learn better organizational skills and study habits to cope with demands of college.

h. counseling psychology

Where are doctoral-level psychologist most likely to get a job?

institutions of high learning (universities or colleges)

Cross-cultural psychology

investigates the similarities and differences in psychological functioning in and across various cultures and ethnic groups.

Educational psychology

is concerned with teaching and learning processes, such as the relationship between motivation and school performance.

School psychology

is devoted to counseling children in elementary and secondary schools who have academic or emotional problems.

Social psychology

is the study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others.

Match each subfield of psychology with the issues or questions posed It is thought that pornographic films that depicted violence against women may prompt aggressive behavior in some men.

k. social psychology

Where do psychologists work?

psychologist are employed in a variety of settings. Although the primary science of employment are private practices and colleges, many psychologists are found in hospitals, clinics, community mental health centers, and counseling centers.

What is the science of psychology?

psychology is a scientific study of behavior and mental processes, encompassing not just people do but also their biological activities, feelings, perceptions, memory, reasoning, and thoughts

Industrial/organizational psychology

psychology is concerned with the psychology of the workplace.

Experimental psychology

studics the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking about the world.

Behavioral genetics

studies the inheritance of traits related to behavior.

Clinical neuropsychology

unites the areas of biopsychology and clinical psychology, focusing on the relationship between