Scientific Method
The study of behavior tested through scientific research
What is a psychology?
The first modern psychologist that who was primarily interested in understanding the unconscious mind
Who is Sigmund Freud?
Medical professionals who treat people with disturbed behaviors are __________________.
What are psychiatrists?
Name all the goals of psychology.
What is description, explanation, prediction and influence.
A general approach to gathering information and answering questions.
What is the scientific method?
John B Watson claimed that all behavior is the result of __________________.
What is conditioning?
Psychologist who studies physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes that occur over a lifetime.
What is a Developmental Psychologist?
Name the historical approaches of psychology.
What is Functionalism, Structuralism, Gestalt and Inheritable Traits?
A complex explanation of phenomena based on findings from scientific research.
What is a theory?
The ________________ began studying human behavior in the 5th & 6th centuries B.C. and decided that humans were rational beings.
Who are the Greeks?
Psychologist who studies topics such as sensation, perception, and learning in controlled laboratory environments.
Who are Experimental Psychologists?
Name the contemporary/modern approaches of psychology.
What are: Psychoanalytic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, Biological and Sociocultural?
Which is not a goal of psychology
What is assumption?
A psychologist who studied how mental processes help people and animals adapt to their environment.
What is a functionalist?
Psychologists that work in schools or businesses and assist people with the problems of everyday living are _____________________.
Who are Counseling Psychologists?
Ms Aldaz is this type of professional.
What is a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor.
Although psychologists use different methods and study different behaviors, they all conduct ____________ studies.
What is systematic?
A psychologist who studies the effects that physical and chemical changes have on behavior.
What is a psychobiologist?
Psychologists who study the effects of natural disasters, overcrowding, and pollution on people are known as ____________________.
Who are Environmental Psychologists?
A Psychologist who tries to help factory workers who have been diagnosed with sleep disorders is practicing _________________.
What is applied science?