Briefly Describe the Differences Between Academic Psychology and Applied Psychology

question 185

Essay

Briefly describe the differences between academic psychology and applied psychology and describe two types of applied psychology specializations.

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Definitions:

Sexual Harassment

Constitutes unwanted or inappropriate sexual comments or advances, often creating a hostile or offensive environment.

Hostile Environment Harassment

Unwelcome behavior in a workplace or educational setting that makes the environment intimidating, hostile, or offensive for individuals.

Quid Pro Quo Harassment

involves a situation where job benefits are conditioned on sexual favors, or employment decisions are based on an individual's submission to or rejection of such advances.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism characterized by attitudes that idealize women for traditional qualities and roles, ostensibly "protecting" them, but ultimately serving to keep them in subordinate positions.