Question 1

what is the definition or description of: clinical psychology?

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Branch of Psychology: Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology devoted to the study, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders, abnormal behavior, and psychiatric problems. In addition, since 2000 the field has also focused on integrating the science of positive psychology (e.g., strengths, accomplishment, productive social functioning, happiness) into its study, assessment, and treatment models.

Question 2

what is abnormal psychology !!!?

Accepted Answer

Psych disorders: Abnormal psychology is the what they often call psychology classes that focus on psychological disorders (I.e.: PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, etc.)

Question 3

what connects psychology to health?

Accepted Answer

: Psychology is related to mind. and mind  and body are  related to general health

Question 4

what's contingency management in psychology?

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Reinforcement: In applied behavioral analysis it is the arranging of contingencies in order to produce a specified behavior. As a treatment for mental disorders or substance abuse, behaviors are rewarded (or sometimes punished). If a reward (or + reinforcer) is given, it is in response to (or contingent upon) a desirable target behavior.

Question 5

in psychology, how to know if someone is lying ?

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Can and can't : What makes poker fun is - you really can't tell reliably when someone is lying. If the person lying has a negative emotional response because they are lying, they may have sympathetic nervous system signs - heart rate, flushing skin, averted eye contact, word finding problems ;  more confusing (non-direct) language, also may be avoidant or confrontative. Knowing the person well helps detect changes.

Question 6

how can you improve your health with psychology?

Accepted Answer

Psychology : Mental health and physical health are indivisible. Imagine being in good physical health while battling debilitating depression. This is a case where psychotherapy would be indicated to help the person lead a better life.

Question 7

what is the difference between a phd vs d.psych. (psychology) ?

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Research vs Clinical: A PhD is typically a research degree that emphasizes experimentation, time in the library, and publications with lesser of an emphasis on clinical work. A PsyD on the other hand, is a clinical degree that emphasizes work with patients instead of research quite so much

Question 8

why do someone enjoying so much when he's scared other people? (in psychology?

Accepted Answer

Some people enjoy it: May just be in their make-up.  Some people think it's funny to scare people. Some may do it to to get even after percieved slight. Some  like to get scared themselves, hence number of horror movies or scary houses at Halloween.

Question 9

why is there a mental health section and a psychology section? explanations please?

Accepted Answer

Psychology is a: Specialization w/in mental health.  There are social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, etc. Who all work in mental health.  Each brings a unique twist to the field and they all overlap.  Psychology also refers to research and the whole field of human behavior, not just therapy.  Hope that helps.

Question 10

why do so many people fail the moca? my psychology class was tested and a lot of people failed even though most are below age 25

Accepted Answer

Screening tool: The MoCA is a screening tool for mild cognitive impairment.  It is not specific for alzheimers.  As with all screening tools, the test will have a larger group of people that it indicates need further evaluation then really have any cognitive issues.  This is important in screening tests to avoid "missing" those who do have issues.  A screening tool is designed to reduce false-negatives.

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