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One of the most common questions asked by

students new to the study of psychology is

"What is psychology?" Misconceptions created by

popular media as well as the diverse careers

paths of those holding psychology degrees have

contributed this confusion.

Psychology is both an applied and academic field

that studies the human mind and behavior. Research

in psychology seeks to understand and explain how

we think, act and feel. Applications for psychology

include mental health treatment, performance

enhancement, self-help, ergonomics and many other

areas affecting health and daily life.

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Kendra Cherry

BRANCHES

OF

PSYCHOLOGY

Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal psychology is the area that looks at psychopathology and abnormal behavior. The term covers a broad range

of disorders, from depression to obsession-compulsion to sexual deviation and many

more. Counselors, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists often work directly in this

field.

Behavioral Psychology

Behavioral psychology, also known as behaviorism, is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through

conditioning. While this branch of psychology dominated the field during the first part of the

twentieth century, it became less prominent during the 1950s. However, behavioral

techniques remain a mainstay in therapy, education and many other areas.

Biopsychology

The branch of psychology focused on the study

of how the braininfluences behavior is often

known as biopsychology, although it has also

been called physiological psychology, behavioral

neuroscience and psychobiology.

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology

that focuses on internal states, such

as motivation, problem solving, decision-making,

thinking and attention. This area of psychology

has continued to grow since it emerged in the

1960s.

Comparative Psychology

Comparative psychology is the branch of

psychology concerned with the study of animal

behavior. The study of animal behavior can lead

to a deeper and broader understanding of

human psychology.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Cross-cultural psychology is a branch of

psychology that looks at how cultural factors

influence human behavior. The International

Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)

was established in 1972, and this branch of

psychology has continued to grow and develop

since that time. Today, increasing numbers of

psychologists investigate how behavior differs

among various cultures throughout the world.

Developmental Psychology

This branch of psychology looks at development

throughout the lifespan, from childhood to

adulthood. The scientific study of human

development seeks to understand and explain how

and why people change throughout life. This

includes all aspects of human growth, including

physical, emotional, intellectual, social,

perceptual and personality development. Topics

studied in this field include everything

from prenatal development to Alzheimer's disease.

Educational Psychology

Educational psychology is the branch of

psychology concerned with schools, teaching

psychology, educational issues and student

concerns. Educational psychologists often study

how students learn or work directly with students,

parents, teachers and administrators to improve

student outcomes.

Experimental Psychology

Experimental psychology is the branch of

psychology that utilizes scientific methods to

research the brain and behavior. Many of these

techniques are also used by other areas in

psychology to conduct research on everything

from childhood development to social issues.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology is a specialty area that

deals with issues related to psychology and the

law. Forensic psychologists perform a wide

variety of duties, including providing testimony

in court cases, assessing children in suspected

child abuse cases, preparing children to give

testimony and evaluating the mental

competence of criminal suspects.

Health Psychology

Health psychology is a specialty area that focuses

on how biology, psychology, behavior and social

factors influence health and illness. Other terms

including medical psychology and behavioral

medicine are sometimes used interchangeably

with the term health psychology. The field of

health psychology is focused on promoting health

as well as the prevention and treatment of

disease and illness.

Personality Psychology

This branch of psychology is focused on the

patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior

that make a person unique. Some of the best-

known theories in psychology have arisen from

this field, including Freud's psychoanalytic

theory of personality and Erikson's theory of

psychosocial development.

Social Psychology

Social psychology seeks to explain and understand

social behavior and looks at diverse topics

including group behavior, social interactions,

leadership, nonverbal communication and social

influences on decision-making.

Source:

Kendra Cherry,

Psychological guide.

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B.S

SCHOOLS

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THOUGHTS

Structuralism- The belief that there is a connection

between sensation and emotion and behavior.

Functionalism- The idea that the human brain is much like a

computer, designed to carry out specific

functions.

Psychoanalysis- Created by Sigmund Freud, this school of thought believes in the rigorous probing of an individual’s personal problems, motives, goals and

attitudes as a way to heal the mind.

Behaviorism- Proponents of this theory essentially hold that all human behavior is

learned from one’s surrounding context and

environment.

Humanism- This much more recent school of thought came as a reaction to behaviorism and Psychoanalysis, and emphasizes the importance of values,

intentions, and meaning in the individual. The concept of the “self” is a

central focus for most humanistic psychologists.

Cognitivism- This branch of psychology believes that

psychology should be concerned with a person’s

internal representations of the world and with the internal or functional organization of the

mind.

Source: Wharton UI Conf

Psychology is important as it is concerned with the study of behavior and mental processes and at the same

time, it is also applied to many different things in human life. Everything we

perform is very much related to or with psychology. Psychology, primarily

studies who and what we are, why we are like that, why we act and think like that

and what we could be as a person.

Psychology is important in a lot of different ways, for instance the studies that has been conducted

in various life threatening illnesses. Through the process of

utilizing psychology, the psychologist determined different diseases such as

Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and some other

Neurological diseases. By making use of psychological research, doctors have now

developed medicines and even able to alleviate different

illnesses.

Through studying psychology we are able to

understand and determine how the mind and body of an individual works. With that

said, people would no longer make things complicated for

themselves and for their health as well. They are

going to avoid things that can cause stress, they are able to manage time very

well, and are more effective with their studies or chosen

career.

As a writer, psychology is important as it helps me in

understanding myself better, it helps me to perceive things positively and it assists me in determining the things that I enjoy doing the most and the

kind of stuff I like to write about. It also contribute a lot

of great help in the way I handle things in life, the way I face challenges and problems that occurs at an unexpected time and of course the way I

make decisions in my everyday living.

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