Flashcards in this deck (20)

• What does Behavioral Neuroscience study?

  Studies how the brain and body affect behavior.
  neuroscience behavior
• What is the focus of Clinical Psychology?

  Diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
  clinical psychology
• What does Clinical Neuropsychology combine?

  Combines brain science and mental health to understand psychological disorders.
  clinical neuropsychology
• What does Cognitive Psychology study?

  Studies thinking, memory, decision-making, and problem-solving.
  cognitive psychology
• What is the goal of Counseling Psychology?

  Helps people deal with everyday life problems like school, work, and relationships.
  counseling psychology
• What does Cross-Cultural Psychology examine?

  Looks at how culture affects the way people think and behave.
  cross-cultural psychology
• What does Developmental Psychology study?

  Studies how people grow and change from birth to death.
  developmental psychology
• What is the focus of Educational Psychology?

  Examines how students learn and how schools can improve teaching.
  educational psychology
• What does Environmental Psychology explore?

  Explores how surroundings affect people’s behavior.
  environmental psychology
• What does Evolutionary Psychology look at?

  Looks at how behavior is shaped by genetics and survival instincts.
  evolutionary psychology
• What does Experimental Psychology study?

  Studies basic mental processes like emotion, learning, and memory.
  experimental psychology
• What does Forensic Psychology apply psychology to?

  Applies psychology to legal issues, like insanity and criminal behavior.
  forensic psychology
• What does Health Psychology study?

  Studies how mental and physical health are connected.
  health psychology
• What is the focus of Industrial/Organizational Psychology?

  Focuses on workplace issues like training, hiring, and job satisfaction.
  industrial organizational psychology
• What does Personality Psychology study?

  Studies traits that make people unique, like self-esteem or aggression.
  personality psychology
• What is the goal of Program Evaluation?

  Reviews big programs to see if they’re working.
  program evaluation
• What does the Psychology of Women study?

  Studies gender issues, discrimination, and violence against women.
  psychology women
• What does School Psychology help with?

  Helps kids with learning and emotional challenges in school.
  school psychology
• What does Social Psychology look at?

  Looks at how people influence each other’s thoughts and actions.
  social psychology
• What does Sports Psychology use psychology for?

  Uses psychology to help athletes improve performance and mindset.
  sports psychology