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___MASK30___ ( commonly abbreviated as " prof .") is an academic rank at universities and other post - secondary education and research institutions in most countries . Literally , " ___MASK30___ " derives from Latin as a " person who professes " being usually an expert in arts or sciences , a ___MASK12___ of the highest rank . The Finger Lakes is a group of 11 long , narrow , roughly north - south lakes in a region called the Finger Lakes region in Central New ___MASK66___ , in the United States . This region is defined as a bioregion and is a popular tourist destination . Medicine ( British English ; American English ) is the science and practice of the diagnosis , treatment , and prevention of disease . The word " medicine " is derived from Latin " medicus ", meaning " a ___MASK32___ ". Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness . Contemporary medicine applies biomedical sciences , biomedical research , genetics , and medical technology to diagnose , treat , and prevent injury and disease , typically through pharmaceuticals or surgery , but also through therapies as diverse as psychotherapy , external splints and traction , medical devices , biologics , and ionizing radiation , amongst others . Keuka College is an independent , liberal arts - based , four - year , residential , coeducational college that emphasizes experiential learning as well as career and pre - professional education . Founded in 1890 , the school is located in Keuka Park , on the shores of Keuka Lake in the U . S . state of New ___MASK66___ ' s Finger Lakes region . The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies Keuka College under the " ___MASK60___ ' s Colleges and Universities ( small )" category , noting its curricular engagement and outreach and partnerships . Keuka is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education . The school offers both bachelor ' s and ___MASK60___ ' s degrees on its home campus . J . Hillis Miller , Sr . ( August 29 , 1899 -- November 14 , 1953 ) was an American university ___MASK30___ , education administrator and university president . Miller was a native of Virginia , and earned bachelor ' s , ___MASK60___ ' s and doctorate degrees before embarking on an academic career . He served as a psychology ___MASK30___ at the College of William & Mary and Bucknell University , the president of Keuka College , a senior administrator with the New York Department of Education , and the president of the University of Florida . The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ( CFAT ) is a U . S .- based education policy and research center . It was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 and chartered in 1906 by an act of the United States ___MASK69___ . Among its most notable accomplishments are the development of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association ( TIAA ), the Flexner Report on medical education , the Carnegie Unit , the Educational Testing Service , and the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education . Virginia (, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia ) is a state located in the Mid - Atlantic region of the United States , as well as in the historic Southeast . Virginia is nicknamed the " Old Dominion " due to its status as the first colonial possession established in mainland British America , and " ___MASK33___ of Presidents " because eight U . S . presidents were born there , more than any other state . The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay , which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna . The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond ; Virginia Beach is the most populous city , and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision . The Commonwealth ' s estimated population is over 8 . 3 million , which is slightly less than New York City . The University of Florida ( commonly referred to as Florida or UF ) is an American public land - grant , sea - grant , and space - grant research university on a campus in Gainesville , Florida . It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and traces its origins to 1853 , and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906 . A psychologist is a professional who evaluates and studies behavior and mental processes ( see also psychology ). Typically , psychologists must have completed a university degree in psychology , which is a ___MASK60___ ' s degree in some countries and a doctorate in others . This definition of psychologist is non - exclusive ; in most jurisdictions , members of other professions ( such as counselors and psychiatrists ) can also evaluate , diagnose , treat , and study mental processes . Some psychologists , such as clinical and counseling psychologists , provide mental health care , and some psychologists , such as social or organizational psychologists conduct research and provide consultation services . The City of New ___MASK66___ , often called New ___MASK66___ City or simply New ___MASK66___ , is the most populous city in the United States . With an estimated 2015 population of 8 , 550 , 405 distributed over a land area of just , New ___MASK66___ City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States . Located at the southern tip of the state of New ___MASK66___ , the city is the center of the New ___MASK66___ metropolitan area , one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world . A global power city , New ___MASK66___ City exerts a significant impact upon commerce , finance , media , art , fashion , research , technology , education , and entertainment , its fast pace defining the term " New ___MASK66___ minute ". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations , New ___MASK66___ is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world . Psychology is the study of behavior and mind , embracing all aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought . It is an academic discipline and a social science which seeks to understand individuals and groups by establishing general principles and researching specific cases . In this field , a professional or ___MASK42___ is called a psychologist and can be classified as a social , behavioral , or cognitive scientist . Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior , while also exploring the physiological and biological processes that underlie cognitive functions and behaviors . Psychologists explore behavior and mental processes , including perception , cognition , attention , emotion ( affect ), intelligence , phenomenology , motivation ( conation ), brain functioning , and personality . This extends to interaction between people , such as interpersonal relationships , including psychological resilience , family resilience , and other areas . Psychologists of diverse orientations also consider the unconscious mind . Psychologists employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables . In addition , or in ___MASK44___ , to employing empirical and deductive methods , some  especially clinical and counseling psychologists  at times rely upon symbolic interpretation and other inductive techniques . Psychology has been described as a " hub science ", with psychological findings linking to research and perspectives from the social sciences , natural sciences , medicine , humanities , and philosophy . While psychological knowledge is often applied to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems , it is also directed towards understanding and solving problems in several spheres of human activity . By many accounts psychology ultimately aims to benefit society . The majority of psychologists are involved in some kind of therapeutic role , practicing in clinical , counseling , or school settings . Many do scientific research on a wide range of topics related to mental processes and behavior , and typically work in university psychology departments or teach in other academic settings ( e . g ., medical schools , hospitals ). Some are employed in industrial and organizational settings , or in other areas such as human development and aging , sports , health , and the media , as well as in forensic investigation and other aspects of law . The Chesapeake Bay is an estuary lying inland from the Atlantic Ocean , and surrounded by the North American mainland to the west , and the Delmarva Peninsula to the east . It is the largest such body in the contiguous United States . The northern bay is within Maryland , the southern portion within Virginia , and is a very important feature for the ecology and economy of those two states , as well as others . More than 150 major rivers and streams flow into the bay ' s drainage basin , which covers parts of six states ( New ___MASK66___ , Pennsylvania , Delaware , Maryland , Virginia and West Virginia ) plus all of the District of Columbia . The West Branch Susquehanna River is one of the two principal branches , along with the North Branch , of the Susquehanna River in the northeastern United States . The North Branch , which rises in upstate New ___MASK66___ , is generally regarded as the extension of the main branch , with the shorter West Branch being its principal tributary . The West Branch , which is long , is entirely within the state of Pennsylvania , draining a large mountainous area within the Allegheny Plateau in the western part of the state . Along most of its course it meanders along mountain ridges and through water gaps , forming a large zigzag arc through central Pennsylvania around the north end of the Allegheny Ridge . In colonial times the river provided an important water route to the Ohio River valley . In the 18th century , its lower valley became a significant industrial heartland of Pennsylvania . In the 20th century the upper reaches of the West Branch turned a yellow / orange color due to sulfurous drainage from nearby and abandoned deep bituminous coal mines . Keuka Lake is one of the major Finger Lakes in the U . S . state of New ___MASK66___ . It is unusual because it is Y - shaped , in contrast to the long and narrow shape of the other Finger Lakes . Due to its shape , it was referred to in the past as Crooked Lake . " Keuka " means " canoe landing " in the Iroquois language and " lake with an elbow " in the Seneca language . Gainesville is the county seat and largest city in Alachua County , Florida , United States , and the principal city of the Gainesville , Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ). The population of Gainesville in the 2013 US Census estimates was 127 , 488 , a 2 . ___MASK3___ % growth from 2010 . Gainesville is the largest city in the region of North Central Florida . It is also a component of the Gainesville - Lake City Combined Statistical Area , which had a 2013 population of 337 , 925 . Bucknell University is a private liberal arts college located alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River in the town of Lewisburg , in central Pennsylvania , United States . The university consists of the College of Arts and Sciences , School of Management , and the College of Engineering . Bucknell was founded in 1846 , and features programs in the arts , humanities , sciences , social sciences , engineering , management , education , and music , as well as programs and pre - professional advising that prepare students for study in law and medicine . It offers nearly 50 majors and over 60 minors . The State University System of Florida ( SUS , or SUSF out - of - state ) is a system of twelve public universities in the U . S . state of Florida . As of 2015 , over 341 , 000 students were enrolled in Florida ' s state universities . Together with the Florida College System , which includes Florida ' s 28 community colleges and state colleges , it is part of Florida ' s system of public higher education . The system , headquartered in Tallahassee , is overseen by a ___MASK94___ and governed by the Florida Board of Governors . Pennsylvania ( Pennsylvania German : " Pennsylvaani "), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , is a state located in the northeastern and Mid - Atlantic regions of the United States . The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle . The commonwealth borders Delaware to the southeast , Maryland to the south , West Virginia to the southwest , Ohio to the west , Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest , New ___MASK66___ to the north , and New Jersey to the east .