Psychology

Psychology

Biopsychology and nueroscience

This field examines the physiological bases of

behavior in animals and humans by studying

the functioning of different brain areas and

the effects of hormones and

neurotransmitters on behavior.

This field examines the physiological bases of behavior in animals and humans by studying the functioning of different brain areas and the effects of hormones and neurotransmitters on behavior.

Pathopsychology

The field of abnormal psychology and mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective.

Sports psychology

This field studies the psychological aspects of sports behavior. The goal is to under stand the factors that influence performance in sports, including exercise and team interactions.

Social and cross - cultural psychology

This field examines people’s interactions with other people. Topics of study include conformity, group behavior, leadership, attitudes , and person perception.

School and educational psychology

This field studies how people learn in school, the effectiveness of school programs, and the psychology of teaching.

Personality psychology

These psychologists study people and the differences among them. The goal is to develop theories that explain t he psychological processes of individuals, and to focus on individual differences.

Clinical and counseling psychology

These are the largest fields of psychology. The foc us is on the assessment, diagnosis, causes,and treatment of mental disorders.

Cognitive psychology

This field uses sophisticated research methods, including reaction time and brain imaging to study memory, language, and thinking .

Developmental psychology

These psychologists conduct research on the cognitive, emotion al, and social changes that occur across the lifespan.

Forensic psychology

Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to understand the behavior of judges, attorneys, courtroom juries, and others in the criminal justice system.

Health psychology

Health psychologists are concerned with understanding how biology, behavior, and the social situation influence health and illness.

Community psychology

These psychologist study how individuals relate to thei r community, and the reciprocal effect of communities on individuals.

Industrial - organizational (I /O) and environmental psychology

Industrial -organizational psychology applies psychology to the workplace with the goal of improving the performance and well-being of employees.