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Dr. Sanjoy Mukerji Branches of Psychology

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Page 1: Branches of psychology

Dr. Sanjoy Mukerji

Branches of Psychology

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BRANCHES

Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Behavioral Psychology

Biopsychology

Cognitive Psychology

Comparative Psychology

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Educational Psychology

Experimental Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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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.

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Behavioral Psychology

Behavioral psychology,

also known as

behaviorism, is a theory of

learning based upon the

idea that all behaviors are

acquired through

conditioning.

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Biopsychology

The branch of psychology focused on the

study of how the brain influences

behavior is often known as

biopsychology, although it has also

been called physiological psychology,

behavioral neuroscience and

psychobiology.

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Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology is the

branch of psychology that

focuses on internal states,

such as motivation, problem

solving, decision-making,

thinking and attention.

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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.

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Cross-Cultural Psychology

Cross-cultural psychology is

a branch of psychology that

looks at how cultural

factors influence human

behavior.

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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.

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Educational Psychology

Educational psychology is the

branch of psychology concerned

with schools, teaching

psychology, educational issues

and student concerns.

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Experimental Psychology

Experimental psychology is the

branch of psychology that

utilizes scientific methods to

research the brain and behavior.

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Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology is a

specialty area that deals with

issues related to psychology and

the law.

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Dr. Sanjoy Mukerji

B-604 Glory, Vasant Marvel, Western Express Highway

Near Magathane Telephone Exchange

Borivali (E), Mumbai 400066, India

Phone : +91-9821178259+91-2228540752

Email : [email protected] : www.drsanjoy.com

Contact

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