Psychology 77 concepts
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- PsychologyA scientific study focused on understanding mental states, cognitive processes, and behaviors in both humans and animals.
- Cognitive PsychologyThe scientific study of mental processes, including how people think, learn, remember, perceive, and solve problems
- Experimental PsychologyThe scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes using controlled experiments.
- Abnormal PsychologyA branch of psychology that studies, diagnoses, and treats unusual patterns of behavior, emotions, and thoughts that could signify a mental disorder.
- PsychopathologyThe scientific study of mental health conditions or illness.
- AddictionA chronic, relapsing brain disorder characterized by a psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a substance or activity.
- Anxiety DisordersA group of mental disorders characterized by significant and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety and fear such that a person's social, occupational, and personal functions are significantly impaired.
- Bipolar DisorderA chronic mood disorder that causes intense shifts in mood, energy levels and behavior.
- Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and developmentally inappropriate.
- Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderA mental disorder in which an individual has intrusive thoughts and feels the need to perform certain behaviors repeatedly to relieve the distress caused by the obsession, to the extent where it impairs general function.
- Autism Spectrum DisordersA neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
- DepressionA mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)A mental health condition where an individual holds numerous distinct identities, often referred to as “alters.”
- SchizophreniaA mental disorder characterized variously by hallucinations (typically, hearing voices), delusions, disorganized thinking or behavior.
- Eating DisordersAny of a range of mental conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance of eating behavior and impairment of physical or mental health.
- Personality DisordersA class of mental health conditions characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the culture.
- Memory DisordersNeurological conditions that impair learning and memory, affecting cognitive functions like reasoning and communication.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)A psychiatric disorder caused by exposure to a severely traumatic or life-threatening event, such as a natural disaster, the sudden loss of a loved one, a serious accident, physical or emotional abuse, or experiences of war or domestic violence.
- PsychopathologyThe scientific study of mental health conditions or illness.
- Animal & Comparative PsychologyThe study of animal behaviors and mental processes to understand similarities and differences across species, including humans.
- Applied PsychologyThe use of psychological methods and findings of scientific psychology to solve practical problems of human and animal behavior and experience.
- Assessment, Testing & Measurements
- Career CounselingA professional process that helps individuals make informed decisions about their career paths, whether they are starting a new one, changing careers, or advancing in their current field.
- Clinical PsychologyAn integration of human science, behavioral science, theory, and clinical knowledge aimed at understanding, preventing, and relieving psychological distress or dysfunction as well as promoting well-being and personal growth.
- Consulting PsychologyThe application of psychological knowledge to help individuals and organizations solve problems and improve performance through an advisory role.
- Creative abilityThe capacity to generate novel and valuable ideas, solutions, or products through processes like divergent thinking, which involves exploring many possible solutions.
- Cross-Cultural PsychologyThe scientific study of how cultural factors influence human behavior and mental processes.
- Developmental PsychologyThe scientific study of how and why humans change throughout their lifespan, from conception to death.
- AdolescentA young person who is developing into an adult.
- Adulthood & AgingThe period in the human lifespan in which full physical and intellectual maturity have been attained.
- ChildA young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.
- Lifespan DevelopmentThe scientific study of how humans change and remain the same from conception to death across their entire lives.
- Environmental PsychologyThe interdisciplinary study of the relationship between people and their surroundings, which includes how our environment influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how we, in turn, affect our environment.
- EssaysEssays in the field of Psychology.
- Educational PsychologyThe scientific study of how people learn, focusing on the cognitive, emotional, and social factors that influence the learning process.
- EthicsThe moral principles and standards that guide the professional conduct of psychologists in research and clinical practice.
- EmotionsComplex reaction patterns involving a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.
- Evolutionary PsychologyA field that explains human behavior and cognition by examining them through the lens of evolution
- Forensic PsychologyThe application of psychological principles and scientific methods to the legal system, addressing legal questions in criminal, civil, and other judicial proceedings.
- GenderThe social, cultural, and psychological attributes, roles, and behaviors that society associates with masculinity and femininity, which are distinct from biological sex
- PsychoanalysisA psychological theory and type of therapy that explores the unconscious mind to understand how unconscious desires, memories, and past experiences influence present behavior and emotional problems.
- Health PsychologyThe study of how psychological, behavioral, and social factors affect health, illness, and healthcare.
- Psychology of TechnologyThe study of how technology influences human behavior, cognition, and well-being, and conversely, how our psychology shapes the technology we create.
- HistoryHistory related to the field of Psychology
- Human SexualityThe way people experience and express themselves sexually, encompassing a wide range of biological, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual feelings and behaviors.
- HypnotismA state of highly focused concentration and relaxation used to increase suggestibility and facilitate therapeutic changes, such as managing anxiety, pain, or habit change.
- Industrial & Organizational PsychologyThe scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the workplace.
- ParapsychologyThe study of paranormal phenomena, such as extrasensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis (PK), which are claims that cannot be explained by traditional science.
- PsychotherapyA treatment for mental or emotional disorders that uses communication to help individuals identify and change unhealthy emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
- Emotion-Focused TherapyA therapeutic approach that helps individuals and couples become more aware of, accept, and transform their emotions to improve their lives and relationships.
- Dialectical Behavior TherapyA type of talk therapy that teaches skills to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors.
- Art & Music TherapyTherapeutic approaches that use creative expression to improve emotional, mental, and physical well-being by helping individuals express feelings, process experiences, and enhance self-awareness.
- Behavioral TherapyA type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors by identifying their root causes and using techniques like reinforcement, exposure, and skill-building.
- CounselingA talking therapy that allows people to discuss their problems with trained professionals in a peaceful and safe ambiance.
- Existential TherapyA form of psychotherapy that focuses on the human condition, using philosophical principles to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives.
- Gestalt TherapyA humanistic psychotherapy that emphasizes self-awareness in the present moment to integrate a person's thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- Group TherapyA form of psychotherapy where a trained therapist guides a small group of people who meet to discuss similar issues and support each other.
- Jungian TherapyA type of talk therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that aims to balance a person's conscious and unconscious mind through deep exploration of dreams, memories, and symbols.
- Therapy DynamicsThe mutual influence and patterns of interaction between a therapist and a client, or among members in a group therapy setting.
- Personality PsychologyThe study of individual differences in patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that make a person unique.
- Physiological PsychologyThe study of the biological foundations of behavior and mental processes, focusing on the relationship between the brain, nervous system, and other bodily functions with thoughts, emotions, and actions.
- Positive PsychologyThe scientific study of human flourishing, focusing on what makes life worth living by examining the strengths, virtues, and optimal functioning of individuals, communities, and institutions.
- Practice ManagementThe business aspects of Psychology profession, such as scheduling, client record-keeping, billing, marketing, and finance, using tools like specialized software to streamline operations and maintain a client-friendly environment.
- PsychiatryThe medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of deleterious or socially non-normative mental conditions. These include matters related to cognition, perceptions, mood, emotion, and behavior.
- Trauma PsychologyThe study of the emotional and psychological response to a distressing event that overwhelms a person's ability to cope, leading to long-lasting negative effects on their attitudes, behavior, and functioning.
- Reference
- Research & MethodologyAbout commonly used research methods and methodology in the field of Psychology.
- Sports PsychologyThe study of how psychological factors influence performance in sports and exercise, and how participation affects mental and physical well-being.
- Statistics