essentials of understanding psychology 9 th edition by robert feldman by: azhar. ali (red rose n) 1

Essentials of Understanding Psychology

9th EditionBy Robert Feldman

BY: Azhar. Ali (Red Rose N)

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Chapter 1:Introduction to Psychology

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Module 1: Psychologists at Work• What is the science of psychology?

• What are the major specialties in the field of psychology?

• Where do psychologists work?

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Psychology• Scientific study of behavior and mental

processes.

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Subfields of Psychology

• Subfields are Psychology’s “Family Tree”• How to identify a subfield?

– Look at the basic questions about behavior that they address.

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Major Subfields of Psychology

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The Subfields of Psychology

Behavioral Neuroscience– Examines how the brain and the nervous system

determine behavior.

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The Subfields of Psychology• How Do People

– Sense– Perceive– Learn About– Think About– …the World?– Experimental Psychology

• Includes the subspecialty Cognitive Psychology

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The Subfields of Psychology

• Developmental Psychology– Studies how people grow and change from

conception through death.

• Personality Psychology – Focuses on the consistency in people’s behavior over

time and the traits that differ from person to person.

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The Subfields of Psychology

• Health Psychology– Explores the relationship between psychological

factors and physical ailments or disease.• Clinical Psychology

– Deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.

• Counseling Psychology– Focuses primarily on educational, social, and career-

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The Subfields of Psychology

• Social Psychology– Study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions

are affected by others.

• Cross-Cultural Psychology– Investigates the similarities and differences in

psychological functioning in and across various cultures and ethnic groups.

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Newer Subfields of Psychology

• Evolutionary Psychology– Considers how behavior is influenced by our genetic inheritance

from our ancestors.• Behavioral Genetics

– Seeks to understand how we inherit certain behavioral traits and how the environment influences the display of those traits.

• Clinical Neuropsychology– Unites neuroscience and clinical psychology.– Focuses on origin of psychological disorders in bio-factors.

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Where do Psychologists work?

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Careers for Psychology Majors• Most psychology majors take a job in this field

after graduation.• Most common areas of employment:

– Social Services– Education– Federal, state, and local government

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Careers for Psychology Majors

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