Psychology In Modules 1

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the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

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psychology

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the longstanding controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors.

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nature-nurture issue

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personalities are influenced by genetic factors and remain consistent across the life span.

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nature-only

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we are all essentially the same at birth, and we are the product of our experiences. Experiences make us who we are, anything is possible.

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nurture-only

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Psychology's three main levels of analysis

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biopsychosocial

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psychologist that explores the links between brain and mind

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biological psychologist

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psychologist that studies changing abilities from womb to tomb.

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developmental psychologist

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psychologist that studies how we perceive, think, and solve problems.

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cognitive psychologist

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psychologist that investigates our persistent traits.

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personality psychologist

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psychologist that explores how we view and affect one another.

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social psychologist

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psychologist that studies and advises on behavior in the workplace

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industrial/organizational psychologist

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psychologist that helps people cope with academic, vocational, and marital challenges.

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counseling psychologist

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psychologist that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders.

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clinical psychologist

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psychologist that studies the manipulation of environmental behaviors to cause behavior change.

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behavioral psychologist

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medical professionals who use treatments like drugs and psychotherapy to treat psychologically diseased patients.

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psychiatrists