The Diver
se Nature of Psychology
The Diverse Nature of Psychology
Christine Woyner
PSY 490
September 19, 2011
Edna Foster
The Diverse Nature of Psychology
The diverse nature of psychology begins with making a difference in a diverse setting. This involves the implementation of critical psychology concepts, subdisciplines and subtopics, motivation, behaviorism, and cognition. Moreover, these subdisciplines and subtopics may be applied to other disciplines in contemporary society. In addition, this paper will include the subdisciplines and subtopics to theoretical perspectives, and concludes with the psychological contribution in areas of work, education, health, and leisure. Diversity on Psychology’s Major Concepts
The diversity on the major concepts in psychology consists of critical psychology, which is not a specific field, but an approach to the entire field of psychology (Prilleltensky & Nelson, 2002). Psychologists serve the interests of the clients and those who intend on keeping society the way it is. In the same way, psychologists offer suggestions for training and working in diverse settings using the critical approach. The main point of reference of major concepts is primarily by the critical and community psychologists from several countries (et. al, 2002). Subdisciplines and Subtopics
The diversity of psychology with the discipline on major concepts includes emotional, behavioral, and biological approaches. These consist of the subtopics such as motivation, behaviorism, and cognition. Motivation is a major discipline or concept that involves the theory of emotion and the approach-avoidance theories. Behaviorism is a discipline that includes aggression, cheating, and binge drinking, to name a few. Cognition supports subtopics such as cognitive dissonance and false memories (Boas, 1963, Revised Allen, 1998).
Emotional approaches and avoidance strategies may use several disciplines to psychological treatment for the
The Diverse Nature of Psychology
Christine Woyner
PSY 490
September 19, 2011
Edna Foster
The Diverse Nature of Psychology
The diverse nature of psychology begins with making a difference in a diverse setting. This involves the implementation of critical psychology concepts, subdisciplines and subtopics, motivation, behaviorism, and cognition. Moreover, these subdisciplines and subtopics may be applied to other disciplines in contemporary society. In addition, this paper will include the subdisciplines and subtopics to theoretical perspectives, and concludes with the psychological contribution in areas of work, education, health, and leisure. Diversity on Psychology’s Major Concepts
The diversity on the major concepts in psychology consists of critical psychology, which is not a specific field, but an approach to the entire field of psychology (Prilleltensky & Nelson, 2002). Psychologists serve the interests of the clients and those who intend on keeping society the way it is. In the same way, psychologists offer suggestions for training and working in diverse settings using the critical approach. The main point of reference of major concepts is primarily by the critical and community psychologists from several countries (et. al, 2002). Subdisciplines and Subtopics
The diversity of psychology with the discipline on major concepts includes emotional, behavioral, and biological approaches. These consist of the subtopics such as motivation, behaviorism, and cognition. Motivation is a major discipline or concept that involves the theory of emotion and the approach-avoidance theories. Behaviorism is a discipline that includes aggression, cheating, and binge drinking, to name a few. Cognition supports subtopics such as cognitive dissonance and false memories (Boas, 1963, Revised Allen, 1998).
Emotional approaches and avoidance strategies may use several disciplines to psychological treatment for the
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