physiological

having to do with an organism's physical processes

cognitive

having to do with an organism's thinking and understanding

Psychology

the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Hypothesis

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

Theory

A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data

basic science

the pursuit of knowledge about natural phenomena for its own sake

applied science

discovering ways to use scientific findings to accomplish practical goals

Scientific Method

A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.

structuralist

a psychologist who studied the basic elements that make up conscious mental experiences

Introspection

A method of self-observation in which participants report their thoughts and feelings

functionalist

a psychologist who studied the function (rather than the structure) of consciousness

Psychoanalyst

a psychologist who studies how unconscious motives and conflicts determine human behavior

behaviorist

a psychologist who analyzes how organisms learn or modify their behavior based on their response to events in the environment

humanist

a psychologist who believes that each person has freedom in directing his or her future and achieving personal growth

cognitivist

a psychologist who focuses on how we process, store, and use information and how this information influences our thinking, language, problem solving, and creativity

psychobiologist

a psychologist who studies how physical and chemical changes in our bodies influence our behavior

psychologist

A scientist who studies the mind and behavior of humans and animals

clinical psychologist

a psychologist who diagnoses and treats people with emotional disturbances

counseling psychologist

a psychologist who usually helps people deal with problems of living

psychiatry

a branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders

developmental psychologist

a psychologist who studies the emotional, cognitive, biological, personal, and social changes that occur as an individual matures

educational psychologist

a psychologist who is concerned with helping students learn

community psychologist

a psychologist who may work in a mental health or social welfare agency

industrial/organizational psychologist

a psychologist who uses psychological concepts to make the workplace a more satisfying environment for employees and managers

Experimental Psychologist

a psychologist who studies sensation, perception, learning, motivation, and emotion in carefully controlled laboratory conditions