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The root ology denotes scientific study of, and psychology refers to the scientific study of the mind. Since science studies only observable phenomena and the mind is not directly observable, we expand this definition to the scientific study of mind and behavior.
A scientific theory is a broad explanation or group of explanations for some aspect of the natural world that is consistently supported by evidence over time.
An empirical method for acquiring knowledge is one based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities.
1800s that psychology became accepted
Critical thinking is the active application of a set of skills to information for the understanding and evaluation of that information.
experimental
philosophy.
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This attempt to understand the structure or characteristics of the mind was known as structuralism.
experiments
laboratory
psychoanalysis,
psychologists
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
area of psychology that focuses on studying cognitions, or thoughts,
and their relationship to our experiences and our actions. Like biological psychology,
Developmental psychology is the scientific study of development across a lifespan.
Personality psychology focuses on patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique.
Social psychology focuses on how we interact with and relate to others.
Industrial-Organizational psychology (I-O psychology) is a subfield of psychology that applies psychological theories, principles, and research findings in industrial and organizational settings.
Health psychology focuses on how health is affected by the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
Clinical psychology is the area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior.
The APA provides career information (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/careers) about various areas of psychology.
PhD refers to a doctor of philosophy degree,
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research is what makes the difference between facts and opinions. Facts are observable realities, and opinions are personal judgments,
