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Psychology
Areas of
Psychology
(Psychology
subfields)
Introduction
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and
mental processes. It is an essential field of study that helps us
understand how people think, feel, and behave in different
situations. The study of psychology has become increasingly
important in our modern society, as we face more complex
challenges related to mental health, interpersonal
relationships, and social justice.
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By exploring these different subfields, we hope
to provide you with a broad understanding of
the diverse and fascinating field of psychology
and its applications in various fields, including
marketing, education, and the legal system.
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Abnormal Psychology
Some examples of
developmental psychology
research include the study of
the effects of parenting styles
on child development, the
impact of poverty on cognitive
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development
Health Psychology
health psychology include the
study of psychological factors
that contribute to chronic pain,
the assessment and treatment of
Health Psychology is a subfield mental health disorders in
of psychology that focuses on individuals with chronic illness
the psychological and
behavioral aspects of health
and illness
health psychologists may use a
variety of methods, including
surveys, experiments, and
observational studies. They
may investigate topics such as
the effectiveness of health
interventions
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Neuropsychology
Neuropsychologists may work
with individuals who have
experienced brain injuries or
other neurological disorders, and
Neuropsychology is a subfield
aim to understand how these
of psychology that explores the
conditions impact their cognitive
relationship between the brain
abilities, emotions, and behavior
and behavior. It focuses on
understanding how
neurological processes affect
Overall, neuropsychology
thoughts
provides valuable insights into
the relationship between the
brain and behavior and has
important implications for the
diagnosis and treatment of
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In conclusion, we have covered several for listening!
subfields of psychology in this
presentation