Types of

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abnormal psychology

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is the study of abnormal behavior and psychopathology. This specialty area is focused on research and treatment of a variety of mental disorders and is linked to psychotherapy and clinical psychology.

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Personality psychology

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focuses on understanding how personality develops as well as the patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and characteristics that make each individual uniqu

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Biological psychology

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studies how biological processes influence the mind and behavior. This area is closely linked to neuroscience and utilizes tools such as MRI and PET scans to look at brain injury or brain abnormalities

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Cognitive psychology

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is the study of human thought processes including attention, memory, perception, decision-making, problem-solving, and language acquisition.

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Devlopant psychology

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is an area that looks at human growth and development over the lifespan including cognitive abilities, morality, social functioning, identity, and other life areas.

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forensic psychology

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is an applied field focused on using psychological research and principles in the legal and criminal justice system.

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clinical psychology

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is focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.

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social psychology

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focuses on group behavior, social influences on individual behavior, attitudes, prejudice, conformity, aggression, and related topics.

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Industrial orgnicational psychology

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a field that uses psychological research to enhance work performance and select employees.

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Comparative psychology

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is the branch of psychology concerned with the study of animal behavior.

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Clinical psychologist

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psychologisto diagnoses and treats people with emotional disturbances

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Educational psychologist

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A psychologist who is concerned with helping students learn

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Counselling psychologist

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a psychologist who usually helps people deal with problems of everyday life

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Developmental psychologist

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a psychologist who studies the emotional, cognitive, biological, personal, and social changes that occur as an individual matures

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Community psychologist

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a psychologist who may work in a mental health or social welfare agency

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Industrial/organizational psychologist

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a psychologist who uses psychological concepts to make the workplace a more satisfying environment

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Educational psychologist

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A psychologist who is concerned with helping students learn

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Environmental psychologists

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work in business settings or within the government to study the effects of the environment on people - such as the effects of natural disasters, overcrowding, and pollution on the population in general as well as individuals and families

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Forensic psychologists

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work in legal, court, and correctional systems and assist law enforcement by developing personality profiles for criminal offenders and understanding problems like abuse

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Experimental psychologists

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study sensation, perception, learning, motivation, and/or emotion in controlled laboratory conditions

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Health psychologists

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study the interaction between physical and psychological health factors