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Psychometric - ANSWER-The branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration, and
interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables
Psychodiagnostic - ANSWER-The study of personality through the interpretation of behavior, non-verbal
cues, and psych...
NCE Prep: Focus Outline Exam
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Psychometric - ANSWER-The branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration, and
interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables
Psychodiagnostic - ANSWER-The study of personality through the interpretation of behavior, non-verbal
cues, and psychological tests
Psychopharmacology - ANSWER-The study of how medications and drugs affect psychological
functioning and behavior
Psychodynamic Theories - ANSWER-Theories that focus on unconscious processes and the influence of
early childhood experiences on personality and behavior
Epigenesis - ANSWER-The concept that successful completion of previous developmental stages is
necessary for the subsequent stages to occur
Paradox - ANSWER-A statement or proposition that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually be
true or well-founded
Multi-Modal Therapy - ANSWER-A therapeutic approach that combines different types of therapies to
optimize treatment for brain disorders
Dualistic Thinking - ANSWER-A cognitive style that categorizes things as either good or bad, right or
wrong, with no room for ambiguity
Realistic Thinking - ANSWER-The ability to perceive that not everything is strictly right or wrong, but that
answers can be relative to specific situations
, Constructive Model of Development - ANSWER-The belief that individuals actively construct their own
reality throughout their lifespan
Idiographic - ANSWER-An approach to theories that examines individuals in depth, focusing on their
unique characteristics and experiences
Nomothetic - ANSWER-Relating to the study or discovery of general scientific laws and principles
Symbolic Schema - ANSWER-A cognitive structure that develops through life experiences and allows
children to test and understand things in the physical world
Reversibility - ANSWER-The ability to mentally undo an action or transformation, such as an object
returning to its original shape
Egocentrism - ANSWER-The cognitive limitation of being unable to take another person's perspective or
understand their point of view
Object Permanence - ANSWER-The understanding that objects and people continue to exist even when
they are not visible or directly perceived
Biofeedback - ANSWER-A technique that helps individuals learn to control their bodily processes, such as
heart rate or muscle tension, using electronic devices
Positive Psychology - ANSWER-The study of human strengths, virtues, and positive experiences, focusing
on factors that contribute to happiness and well-being
Inferiority Complex - ANSWER-Persistent feelings of inadequacy or insecurity due to a belief of being
physically or mentally inferior to others
Organ Inferiority - ANSWER-The belief that a specific organ or body part is weak or inferior, leading to
feelings of physical inadequacy
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