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The Science of Psychology - Coggle Diagram
The Science of Psychology
What is Psychology
Scientific study of scientific thought or behavior.
Study of behavior and mental processes in all their many facets.
It encompasses every aspect of
human thoughts, feelings, and actions
Fields of Psychology**
Developmental Psychology
Study all aspects of human growth and change physical, mental, social, and emotional
Personality Psychology
Study the differences among individuals in such traits as sociability, conscientiousness, emotional stability, etc
Physiological Psychology
Investigate the biological basis of human behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
Experimental Psychology
Research psychological processes, learning, memory, sensation, perception, thinking, and motivation.
Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Principles of psychology to mental health and adjustment.
Social Psychology
Explores how society influences the individual (interpersonal attraction, persuasion, etc.)
Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology
Practical issues of personnel selection and training, working conditions, workplace morale, and leadership.
Problems or “issues that Psychology studies
Person Situation
Nature–Nurture
Stability–Change
Mind–Body
Diversity–Universality
Reasons why Psychology is considered a real science
3- Follows the empirical method
4- Exist a theory
2- Observable data
5- Use the inference
1- There is a cause and effect
6- Tthe knowlege based in experience
7- Systematically test their predictions
8- Experiments are carried out
9-There is a hypothesis that is verified
10- Describe, understand, predict, and mesure their studies