Goals of Psychology

Description • Describe the whole pattern of behavior

based on fact. what is happening, where it
happens ,to whom it happens come under
description.
Explanation • Based on data and information we explain
human behavior. Psychologists usually
accomplish this goal by formulating a
theory,.
Prediction
• Predict about behaviour andmental process
• Modification of behavior and mental
Modification process or changes in behavior occurs on
the basis of facts.
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 Branches of Psychology
1.Behavioural Genetics : Studies inheritance of traits
related to behavior.
2.Behavioural Neuroscience: Examines biological
basis of behavior.
3.Clinical Psychology: Deals with the study ,diagnosis
and treatment of psychological disorders.
4.Cognitive Psychology: Focuses on higher mental
processes.
5.Counseling Psychology: Focuses on educational,
social and career adjustment problems.
 Branches of Psychology
6.Developmental Psychology: Examines how
people grow.
7.Educational Psychology: Deals with teaching and
learning processes.
8.Environmental Psychology: Studies relationship
between people and physical environment.
9. Experimental Psychology: Studies the processes
of sensing , perceiving, learning and thinking
about the world.
10. Health Psychology: Explores relationship
between psychological factors and physical
diseases.
 Branches of Psychology
11.Industrial or Organizational Psychology:
Concerned with psychology of workplace.

12.Social Psychology: Studies people’s thoughts,

feelings and actions which are affected by
others.

13. Sport Psychology: Applies to athletic activity

and exercise.