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Dr. Sanjoy Mukerji
Branches of Psychology
BRANCHES
Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Behavioral Psychology
Biopsychology
Cognitive Psychology
Comparative Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Forensic 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.
Behavioral Psychology
Behavioral psychology,
also known as
behaviorism, is a theory of
learning based upon the
idea that all behaviors are
acquired through
conditioning.
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.
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive psychology is the
branch of psychology that
focuses on internal states,
such as motivation, problem
solving, decision-making,
thinking and attention.
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.
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.
Educational Psychology
Educational psychology is the
branch of psychology concerned
with schools, teaching
psychology, educational issues
and student concerns.
Experimental Psychology
Experimental psychology is the
branch of psychology that
utilizes scientific methods to
research the brain and behavior.
Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology is a
specialty area that deals with
issues related to psychology and
the law.
Dr. Sanjoy Mukerji
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