psychology
This term generally refers to the study of behavior. It can also be used to describe the patterns of behavior that characterize a particular individual or group or the theories of a particular school of psychological thought (Adlerian (individual), self).
Also: vocational psychology
ABPP specialties: behavioral psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, family psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, school psychology
- America Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Society
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Books and Other
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- Falcon, Chuck T. Family Desk Reference to Psychology (Paperback - September 2002) "Easy, practical, expert counseling advice at your fingertips. Covers every issue, negative emotion, crisis, or decision, including finding happiness, 33 areas of raising children, judging true love, addictions, obesity, stress, insomnia, sex, eating disorders, attention deficit disorder, sexual harassment, abuse, and rape. Up-to-date critiques of psychological testing and diagnoses, scams, common counselor mistakes, the dangers of abuse counseling and shelters, and controversies in psychology, including counseling causing multiple personality. More information at: http://www.sensiblepsychology.com"