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The scientific study of mind (thought) and
behavior (action). |
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1856-1939
Pioneered the the therory of psychodynamic psychology.
Believed that psychological problems were the result of surpressed childhood trama.
Believed that these tramas could be accessed from the unconcess state by interpreting dreams and hypnosis. |
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Biological level of psychology |
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Study of psychology at the molecular level such as genes,neurons, neurotranmitters, and hormones.
ie. Depression is in part geneically influened |
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Psychological level of psychology |
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The study at the individual level a specific persons thoughts (mind) and actions (behavior).
ie. A depressed person internalizes event negitively |
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Social level of psychology |
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The study at the cultural level. Relations between large social groups, countries, societies, or orgenizations.
ie. Woman and percieved tho expirence more depresion then men in cilical studies. |
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Extra Credit Feilds of Psychology |
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Environmental psychology
Psychology of Law
Behavioral economics
Music Thereapy |
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