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What are the two general types of research that phych. conduct?
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-basic research(foc. on expanding our under. and knowledge)
-applied research(foc. on finding answers or solutions to particular problems |
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What are the various specialties in psych?
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-clinical psych
-counseling psych -school psych -experimental psych -geropsychology -forensic psych -sport psych |
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What changes have occured in the ethnic and gender characteristics of psychologists over time?
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-though pscyh is now a more diverse discipline, AA's and other minority groups remain underrepresented in the professional ranks of psychologists
-unlike in the early days of the profession, when women were actively excluded from pursuing professional careers, they now constitute the lion's share of new psychologists |
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_____ research focuses on expanding our und. and knowledge, whereas ______ research foc. on finding answers or solutions to particular probs.
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-basic
-applied |
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counseling psych
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help students adjust to college life
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developmental psych
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study changes in behaviors and attitudes throughout the life-cycle
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environmental psych
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study effects of outdoor temp. on aggression
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consumer psych
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study psych characteristics of ppl who buy particular products
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