PSY 205 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: American Psychological Association, Edward B. Titchener, Abraham Maslow

• School: Syracuse University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 205
• Professor: Houck

Document Summary

Early definition : (greek) psyche , the soul, spirit or mind + logos , the study of a subject. Parents of psychology: philosophy, the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence + physiology, t he branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. Current definition : scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes. Clinical: evaluate and treat psychological disorders which can involve interviewing clients, psychological testing and providing group therapy. Counseling: treat less severe disorders/ problems including family, marital or career counseling. School: improve curriculum and grades as well as promote cognitive, emotional and social development within children. Industrial: run human resource (hr) departments that works to improve staff morale and attitudes as well as improve productivity and increase job satisfaction. Psychology: scientific study of human & animal behavior & mental processes: considered a science because of the use of the scientific method.