Field of Psychology

Definition

The field of psychology encompasses the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It involves exploring various areas such as cognition, emotion, development, personality, social interaction, and psychological disorders to better understand human experience.

Related terms

Behaviorism: This approach focuses on observable behaviors and how they are shaped by environmental factors through processes such as conditioning.

Cognitive Psychology: A subfield that examines mental processes like memory, thinking, problem-solving to understand how people perceive and interpret information.

Biopsychology/Neuropsychology: Investigates the relationship between biological processes, such as brain activity and nervous system functioning, and behavior.