AP Psychology- Module 3 Flashcards

14784756760	developmental psychology	a branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span	0
14784762808	educational psychology	the study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning	1
14784771869	Experimental Psychologists	Psychologists who do research on basic psychological processes - as contrasted with applied psychologists; also called research psychologists.	2
14784779173	Psychometric and Quantitative Psychologists	They study the methods and techniques used to acquire psychological knowledge	3
14784782359	social psychologists	Psychologists who study how people influence one another's behavior and mental processes, individually and in groups	4
14784784570	cognitive psychologists	psychologists who study the way people think, remember, and mentally organize information	5
14784789695	forensic psychologist	psychologist who applies psychology to law and legal proceedings	6
14784794414	health psychologists	Psychologists who study the effects of behavior and mental processes on health and illness, and vice versa	7
14784798288	industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology	the application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces	8
14784801847	Neuropsychologists	psychologists who study relationships between the brain and behavior	9
14784804188	Rehabilitation	A program for reforming the offender to prevent later offenses	10
14784809880	School Psychologist	assesses and counsels students, consults with educators and parents, and performs behavioral intervention when necessary	11
14784823231	sport psychologists	Psychologists who explore the relationships between athletic performance and such psychological variables as motivation and emotion	12
14784832502	clinical psychologist	a psychologist who diagnoses and treats people with emotional disturbances	13
14784836375	community psychologist	a psychologist who may work in a mental health or social welfare agency	14
14784840884	counseling psychology	a branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being	15