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Sub Fields of Psychology

Psychology has several major subfields that take different approaches. Biopsychology studies the biological basis of behavior like the nervous system. Experimental psychology focuses on experimentation and testing. Developmental psychology examines human growth and change over time. Neuropsychology investigates the connection between the brain, body, and cognition/behavior. Industrial psychology applies insights about human behavior and cognition to workplace settings. Social psychology seeks to understand individual behavior in social contexts and groups.

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Sub Fields of Psychology

Psychology has several major subfields that take different approaches. Biopsychology studies the biological basis of behavior like the nervous system. Experimental psychology focuses on experimentation and testing. Developmental psychology examines human growth and change over time. Neuropsychology investigates the connection between the brain, body, and cognition/behavior. Industrial psychology applies insights about human behavior and cognition to workplace settings. Social psychology seeks to understand individual behavior in social contexts and groups.

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Sub Fields of

Psychology

Muhammad Adeel
Assistant Professor
What is the difference
between Pure and Applied
Psychology
What is Basic Research What is Applied Research
– Scientific inquiry that aims Scientific inquiry that aims to
to increase Knowledge use Psychology to Solve
base practical Problems
For Example: For Example
Pure Science Real-world application of
Science
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Biopsychology
It Specializes in biological basis of behavior. e.g nervous
system, biological psychologists feel it is sensible to study
how the brain functions in order to understand behavior.
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Experimental Psychology
The experimental branch of psychology deals almost
exclusively with experimentation and the design of tests,
observations processes, and the analysis of outcomes. In
past all of psychology was considered as experimental.
While some experimental psychology work today is done
by private companies, much is done within the research
facilities of colleges and universities.
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Developmental Psychology
Developmental psychology study in detail the very
complex processes of human growth and development.
While the mind and personality are subject to complex
evolution as they grow, so too is the body and its own
effects back onto the mind and personality.
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Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology is also a rapidly growing field. In this
branch of psychology, experts seek to understand the
actual connection between the physical brain and body
and how a person thinks, behaves, and feels.
Experts have defined as a field which “looks at how the
health of your brain affects your thinking skills and
behavior”.
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Industrial Psychology
Industrial psychology, also called organizational psychology,
industrial-organizational psychology, or IO-Psych, is simply the
study of how people behave in a work setting. Many industrial
psychologists are hired each year by companies seeking to better
manage and understand their respective workforces. According
to the experts, this is generally the highest-paying branch in all of
psychology.
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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
The scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and
causes of individual behavior in social situations
Topics examined in social psychology include: the self
concept, social cognition, attribution theory, social
influence, group processes, prejudice and discrimination,
interpersonal processes, aggression, attitudes and
stereotypes.
Summery of Lecture

Psychology is a diverse discipline that is made up of


several major subdivisions with unique perspectives.

Thanks

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