An Area of Specialization in Applied Psychology That Is Primarily

question 259

Multiple Choice

An area of specialization in applied psychology that is primarily involved in the treatment of less severe problems of everyday life (such as marriage counseling) is

• A) social psychology.
• B) counseling psychology.
• C) clinical psychology.
• D) cognitive psychology.

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Definitions:

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of urine.

Kidney Tubules

A series of tubes in the kidney where urine is formed through the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

Intestines

The section of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus, involved in nutrient absorption and waste processing.

Hypothalamohypophysial Tract

A neural pathway connecting the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, integral for the regulation of many bodily functions including stress, growth, and reproduction.