Famous psychologists
Founder of psychoanalysis
Sigmund Freud
The 5th (final) step of the scientific method defined by reporting your results
Conclusion
a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time.
Case study
the psychological specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families
Clinical psychology
An American psychologist and author who delevloped behavioral analysis and founded a school of experimental research psychology
B.F. Skinner
The 3rd step, which is characterized by the testing of your theory
Experimentation
an observational research method in which data is gathered for the same subjects repeatedly over a period of time.
Longitudinal study
the study of the views, thoughts, intentions, actions and so reactions of criminals and all that partakes in the criminal behavior.
Criminal psychology
A Russian physiologist and psychologist who is best known for his discovery of classical conditioning
Ivan Pavlov
The 2nd step, which is displayed by the construction of your main theory
Hypothesis development
studying behaviors that occur naturally in natural contexts, unlike the artificial environment of a controlled laboratory setting.
Observational study
most commonly licensed psychologists who specialize in applying psychological knowledge to legal matters, both in the criminal and civil arenas
Forensic psychology
Best known for crating his hierarchy of needs triangle, which focused on fulfilling human needs and the accumulation in self-actualization
Abraham Maslow
The 1st step of the scientific method, which is shown by the accumulation and research of background information.
Observation
a data collection tool used to gather information about individuals. commonly used in psychology research to collect self-report data from participants.
Suvey study
subfield of psychology that specializes in the mental and physical health of individuals in the later stages of life
Geriatric psychology
Known as the founder of modern psychology. He distinguished psychology as a science. First known "psychologist"
Wilhelm Wundt
The 4th step, which is charecterized by the overview of your data after collection and experimentation.
Analysis
a type of research often used in psychology as a preliminary way to gather information about a topic or in situations where performing an experiment is not possible.
Correlation study
the branch of psychology that deals with social interactions, including their origins and their effects on the individual.
Social psychology