Practical Applications of Psychology
Practical Applications of Psychology
Practical Applications of Psychology
A. Health
Health psychologists also study how people cope with stress. They have found
that people who have family, friends, and other forms of social support are
healthier and live longer than those who are more isolated. Other researchers
in this field examine the psychological factors that underlie smoking, drinking,
drug abuse, risky sexual practices, and other behaviors harmful to health.
B. Education
C. Business
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Consumer psychology is the study of human decision making and behavior in
the marketplace. In this area, researchers analyze the effects of advertising on
consumers’ attitudes and buying habits. Consumer psychologists also study
various aspects of marketing, such as the effects of packaging, price, and other
factors that lead people to purchase one product rather than another.
D. Law
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competence (fitness) of defendants to stand trial, and the reliability of early
childhood memories.