psychology

The study of the mind and behavior of humans.

The branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness and disability.

The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

The study of the mental and emotional development of children.

The study of mental processes such as attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, and thinking.

The scientific study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.

The branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning.

The study and teaching of psychology within a university or college setting.

Refers to the practice of psychology by licensed professionals.

The branch of psychology concerned with the scientific investigation of basic psychological processes.

The study of how individuals behave differently in a group or crowd setting.

The study of the behavior of individuals within a group context.

The use of psychological principles and theories to overcome problems in real life situations.

A school of psychology founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing the role of the unconscious mind.

A school of psychology founded by Carl Jung, focusing on individuation and the collective unconscious.