AP PSYCHOLOGY

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PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SUBFIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A psychologist investigates the methods teachers use to enhance student learning. In which of the following subfield is the psychologist most likely working?
A
Educational psychology
B
Experimental psychology
C
School psychology
D
Social psychology
E
Forensic psychology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychologists working in the field of education study how people learn and retain knowledge. They apply psychological science to improve the learning process and promote educational success for all students.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.” This means that psychologists are interested in: Describing, predicting, and explaining behavior and mental processes.

Detailed explanation-3: -educational psychology, theoretical and research branch of modern psychology, concerned with the learning processes and psychological problems associated with the teaching and training of students.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is option is c. An evolutionary psychologist is most likely to be interested in studying this case study.

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