01:830:101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Sq3R

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: Professor Marvasti

Document Summary

Developmental psychology: a branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span. Educational psychology: the study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning. Personality psychology: the study of an individual"s characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting. Social psychology: the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another. Applied research: one of the two main types of research, conducted specifically to solve practical problems and improve the quality of life. Industrial-organizational (i/o) psychology: the application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces. Human factors psychology: a branch of psychology that explores how people and machines interact and how machines and physical environments can be made safe and easy to use. Counseling psychology: a branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being.