Ch 1 Psych

2. perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans
4. psychology area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system
8. method method for acquiring knowledge based on observation, including experimentation, rather than a method based only on forms of logical argument or previous authorities
11. understanding the conscious experience through introspection
12. psychology study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions
13. theory focus on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior
15. scientific study of the mind and behavior

1. process by which someone examines their own conscious experience in an attempt to break it into its component parts
3. focused on how mental activities helped an organism adapt to its environment
5. and exercise psychology area of psychology that focuses on the interactions between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities
6. focus on observing and controlling behavior
7. psychology area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior
9. study of how biology influences behavior
10. psychology scientific study of development across a lifespan
14. psychology area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of psychologically healthy individuals