Unit 1 Vocab Flashcards

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Educational Psychology

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The study of how humans learn and retain knowledge, primarily in educational settings like classrooms.

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Developmental Psychology

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The study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.

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Social Psychology

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The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

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Clinical Psychology

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The branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness and disability.

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Sport Psychology

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The study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors.

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Psychology

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The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

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Theory

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A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

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Curiosity

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A strong desire to know or learn something.

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Skepticism

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An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object.

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Humility

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A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.