Psychology Resources Center - 05 Major Divisions in Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other non-human organisms. By using the scientific method, basic research psychologists try to describe, explain, and predict behavior; applied psychologists try to improve the quality of life. There are many divisions in psychology. Over the years psychology has experienced a tremendous amount of growth.

The following links will lead you into various divisions in psychology. Enjoy your exploration in the vast field of psychology.

General Divisions	Traditional Divisions	New Interdisciplinary Fields	Applied Psychology
APA Divisions APS Psychology.about.com Psychwatch Scholarly resources More resources: 1 2 3 4	Comparative psychology Developmental psychology Social psychology Clinical psychology Cognitive psychology Experimental psychology	Biopsychology Cognitive neuroscience Cognitive science Ethology & sociobiology Ecological psychology Cross-cultural psychology	Educational psychology School psychology I/O psychology Health psychology Sports psychology Counseling psychology Community psychology

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