Nodes

Branch of psychology involving the study of normal and abnormal behavior of children.

The branch of psychology concerned with psychological methods of recognizing and treating behavior disorders.

The branch of psychology concerned with similarities or differences in the behavior of different animal species or of different races or peoples.

Field of study concerned with age-related changes in BEHAVIOR that occur in human beings over the course of life, from birth to death. It includes al…

The branch of psychology concerned with psychological aspects of teaching and the formal learning process in school.

The branch of psychology which seeks to learn more about the fundamental causes of behavior by studying various psychologic phenomena in controlled e…

The branch of applied psychology concerned with the application of psychologic principles and methods to industrial problems including selection and …

A branch of psychology in which there is collaboration between psychologists and physicians in the management of medical problems. It differs from cl…

The branch of applied psychology concerned with psychological aspects of selection, assignment, training, morale, etc., of Armed Forces personnel.

The scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. It is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaning…

The branch of psychology concerned with the effects of group membership upon the behavior, attitudes, and beliefs of an individual.

Field of research that studies mental factors influencing the attainment of athletic skills and athletic performance.

Assessment of psychological variables by the application of mathematical procedures.

A feeling of restlessness associated with increased motor activity. This may occur as a manifestation of nervous system drug toxicity or other condit…

Abnormalities of motor function that are associated with organic and non-organic cognitive disorders.

The coordination of a sensory or ideational (cognitive) process and a motor activity.

The field concerned with the interrelationship between the brain, behavior and the immune system. Neuropsychologic, neuroanatomic and psychosocial st…

The study of significant causes and processes in the development of mental illness.

The study of the effects of drugs on mental and behavioral activity.

The science dealing with the correlation of the physical characteristics of a stimulus, e.g., frequency or intensity, with the response to the stimul…

The study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior.

The stages of development of the psychological aspects of sexuality from birth to adulthood; i.e., oral, anal, genital, and latent periods.

The absence of appropriate stimuli in the physical or social environment which are necessary for the emotional, social, and intellectual development …

Level of and variations in social and emotional activity or behaviors.

Psychological and social interventions by providers including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors/therapists, primary care and o…

A system of medicine which aims at discovering the exact nature of the relationship between the emotions and bodily function, affirming the principle…

Treatment of chronic, severe and intractable psychiatric disorders by surgical removal or interruption of certain areas or pathways in the brain, esp…

Experiential, attitudinal, emotional, or behavioral phenomena occurring during the course of treatment. They apply to the patient or therapist (i.e.,…

A generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or nonverbal communication.

Any form of psychotherapy designed to produce therapeutic change within a minimal amount of time, generally not more than 20 sessions.