Educational psychology
study and application of learning and teaching methods
define theory
¢A scientific theory is a logical explanation for all of the relevant data or facts scientists have observed regarding certain natural phenomena.
School psychology
evaluating student’s interests and abilities and resolving learning and emotional problems in school settings
What is APA
form of citation
American Psychological Association
The major professional organization of psychologists in the United States founded in 1892
Positive psychology
study of human behavior aimed at discovering and promoting the positive strengths
What are some careers in psychology?
clinical
industrial
private practice
academic
Forensic psychology
develop personality profiles of criminals, make decisions about disposition of convicted offenders, and help law enforcement understand behavioral problems
psychiatrist
psychoanalyst
psychologist
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define hypothesis
A statement that proposes the existence of a relationship between variables, typically as a tentative explanation for cause and effect, hypotheses are often designed to be tested by research
What are some psych related degrees
social work
psychiatry