Branch of Pyschology
Branch of Pyschology
Branch of Pyschology
2. Behavioral Psychology: This field studies how our mind affects the way we behave, usually
due to environmental factors that can condition or reinforce our way of acting. The field looks at
observable behaviors instead of one's mental state.
3. Biopsychology This area of psychology includes the biological aspects that would affect a
person’s behavior thoughts and feelings, which can and not limited to the brain, hormones, or
nervous system.
4. Clinical Psychology –This branch is commonly found in hospital settings and focuses on
diagnosing and treating patients who are suffering from mental disorders affecting their behavior,
emotions, or thoughts.
5. Cognitive Psychology- The field studies the way a person thinks as it pertains to their memory,
reasoning, perception, and information integration.
Comparative Psychology: This branch involves the study of animal behavior to understand
human psychology. It compares behaviors across different species to gain insights into the
evolutionary and adaptive functions of behavior.
Cross-Cultural Psychology: This field examines how cultural factors influence human behavior.
It studies the ways in which culture affects behavior, thoughts, and emotions, and it often
involves comparing behaviors across different cultures.
Developmental Psychology: This branch studies the psychological growth and change that occur
throughout a person's life. It looks at how people develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, and
physically over their lifespan. This field studies the
Educational Psychology: This field focuses on how people learn and the best practices for
teaching. It involves the study of learning processes, instructional strategies, and the cognitive
and emotional problems that can impede learning.
Experimental Psychology: This branch uses scientific methods to research the mind and
behavior. Experimental psychologists conduct experiments to understand basic psychological
processes, such as perception, memory, and learning.
Forensic Psychology: This field applies psychological principles to legal issues. Forensic
psychologists may work in criminal profiling, assess competency to stand trial, provide expert
testimony, and work with victims and offenders.
Personality Psychology: This field studies personality and individual differences. It looks at how
personality develops, how it influences behavior, and the various traits that make up a person's
character.
Quantitative Psychology: This branch involves the application of mathematical and statistical
modeling in psychological research. Quantitative psychologists develop and apply methods for
measuring human behavior and mental processes.
6. Social Psychology: This field studies the way an individual may feel, behave, or think based
on the presence of other people, whether those people are real, imagined, or even if it is implied
that they are present.
7. Sport Psychology: The field looks at how sports affect general psychological factors such as
self-esteem and confidence or motivation. This area also looks at how psychology affects the
performance of exercise.