Basics
Psychology is the study of behavior and _____
mental processes.
This perspective focuses on observable behavior.
Behavioral.
This type of psychologist helps people with mental health problems.
Clinical Psychologist.
Researchers ask people questions using this method.
Survey.
Before participating in research, people must give this.
Informed consent.
Observable actions people can do are called ____.
behavior
This perspective focuses on thinking and memory.
Cognitive.
This psychologist studies how other people influence our thoughts and behavior.
Social Psychologist.
Researchers watch and record behavior in its natural setting.
Naturalistic observations.
Researchers must protect participants from physical or psychological ____.
harm.
Thoughts, feelings, and memories are examples of ____.
mental processes.
This perspective focuses on personal growth and reaching your potential.
Humanistic.
This psychologist studies behavior in the workplace.
I/O Psychologist
Researchers closely study one person.
After a study involving deception, researchers explain what really happened during this process.
True or False: Psychology is the study of mental illnesses.
FALSE
This perspective focuses on unconscious thoughts.
Psychodynamic.
This psychologist works in schools to evaluate students and support learning, behavior, and mental health.
School Psychologist
This research method looks at whether two things are related.
Correlational.
True or False: Researchers can force someone to remain in a study once they agree to participate.
FALSE.
Psychology uses this process to study questions scientifically.
Scientific method.
This perspective focuses on how the brain, nervous system, and genetics influence behavior.
Biological.
This psychologist helps athletes improve performance and handle the mental side of competition.
Sports psychologist.
This research method can test cause and effect.
Experimental.
Researchers must keep participants’ personal information private. This is called ______.
Confidentiality.