A Psychologist Who Extends the Principles of Psychology to Practical

question 141

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who extends the principles of psychology to practical, everyday problems in the real world would be:

• A)a clinical psychologist
• B)a research psychologist
• C)an eclectic psychologist
• D)an applied psychologist

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Definitions:

Navy-blue Sweater

A garment for the upper body, typically knitted, in a dark blue color associated with naval uniforms.

Gestalt Psychologists

Focus on the idea that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, emphasizing holistic processing.

Visual World

The perception of the environment as experienced through sight.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not solely due to physical injury but also the psychological state of the individual, and that pain signals can be blocked or amplified by the central nervous system.