Psychology Chapter 1

An "educated guess"

Subfield that helps people cope with their issues associated w/ psychological disorders

Specific series of steps used in research and/or experiments to test a hypothesis

Looks @ levels of consciousness, esp. unconsciousness & its role w/ conflicts & anxiety.

The study of higher mental processes that include thinking, & language development

The perspective that subscribes to understanding how mental processes affect behavior

An idea that explains something

Process of evaluating claims of other people. Involves being skeptical & looking @ evidence

Studies growth & development from birth to death throughout the lifespan

Utilizes the scientific method to experiment, study, and research various topics in psychology

Applies psychological methods into the judicial systems

A __ psychologist will diagnose and treat psychological disorders.

An association or relationship among variables, either positive or negative

Focuses on psychological issues & problems relating affecting child/adolescent learning needs

A fake treatment

Looks at how psychological factors impact an athlete's performance

Looks @ group of people with rare medical conditions or behavioral disorders

The study of observable behavior & responses to stimuli in various settings.

Group whose members receive treatment

Focuses on the relationship & impact of environment on emotions, cognition, & behavior

Focuses on developing curriculum & achievement tests to enhance & facilitate learning

Proves cause & effect using dependent & independent variables.

Research that is mainly conducted through the mail

Perspective that focuses on observable behaviors

Focuses on the brain, nervous system, & genetics with how humans & animals function.

Referring to the mind and mental processes- sensation & perception, memory, intelligence.

Agreeing to participate in research after receiving info.

Group who does not receive treatment

People strive to grow, develop, & be in control of their lives to achieve self-fulfillment

Examines brain & nervous system to determine how biological processes determine behavior

Study of mental processes and behavior. Goal is to describe, explain, & predict behavior

Individuals are observed in their natural environment

Focuses on psychological factors influencing behaviors like motivation/morale in the workplace

Examining the relationship between psychological factors and illness/disease

Explaining purposes and procedure to participant