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Test Yourself
These Statements Are True
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. (True)
Industrial & organizational (I/O) psychology uses scientifically-based solutions to improve organizations. (True)
School psychologists play a pivotal role in student success with their unique skill set. (True)
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest group of psychologists in the United States. (True)
Social psychology is the study of how people interact with and influence one another. (True)
Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes (thinking) such as perception, memory, and problem-solving. (True)
Clinical psychology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness and behavioral disorders. (True)
Positive psychology studies positive emotions, character strengths, and factors contributing to human flourishing. (True)
Neuropsychology studies the brain & nervous system and their impacts on behavior, development, and thinking.
- Perception is the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information from the environment. (True)
These Statements Are False
Psychology is the study of physical processes in the human body. (False – Psychology is primarily the scientific study of behavior and mental processes although the human brain, body, and physical functions interact with psychological processes.)
School psychologists are not involved in assessing the academic performance of students. (False – School psychologists conduct comprehensive assessments of students’ academic performance and other associated duties.)
The American Psychological Association (APA) has only one division for psychologists. (False – The APA has 54 divisions or interest groups for psychologists.)
Social psychology is the study of how people interact with animals. (False – Social psychology is the study of how people interact with and influence one another. That said, Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) can provide therapeutic benefit to persons with mental health or psychiatric disabilities).
Cognitive psychology is the study of physical development in children. (False – Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.)
Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on physical health. (False – Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness and behavioral disorders.)
Positive psychology is the study of negative emotions and factors that lead to human suffering. (False – Positive psychology is the study of positive emotions, character strengths, and the factors that contribute to human flourishing.)
Neuropsychology is the study of the heart and circulatory system. (False – Neuropsychology is the study of interactions between psychological processes, the brain and nervous system.)
Perception is the process of ignoring sensory information from the environment. (False – Perception is the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information from the environment.)
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