AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SUBFIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which branch of psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of persons with psychological disorders?
A
Counseling
B
Clinical
C
Cognitive
D
Psychoanalysis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness, abnormal behavior, and psychiatric disorders.

Detailed explanation-2: -clinical psychology, branch of psychology concerned with the practical application of research methodologies and findings in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clinical psychology is the psychological specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals, couples, families, and groups; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Counseling psychology, like clinical psychology, is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health issues. This branch of psychology takes a special focus on functioning in areas related to social, emotional, family, vocational, and developmental well-being.

Detailed explanation-5: -Health psychology focuses on how biological, social and psychological factors influence health and illness.

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