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Branches of Psychology

Because psychology is such a broad subject, different branches of psychology have formed to study different aspects of human behavior, thought, and experience. Learn about these branches of psychology, including forensic psychology, cognitive psychology, human factors, states of consciousness, and much more.
Branches of Psychology
Psychology is a broad and diverse field and a number of different branches have emerged in the study of the brain, mind and behavior. Learn more about each of these branches of psychology and what researchers in each area study and explore.
Perspectives in Modern Psychology
Psychologists and researchers have many different ways of looking at questions and issues in psychology. The numerous perspectives in psychology offer unique ways to explain and predict human behavior.
Subfields of Psychology
Find more information on the many subfields in the field of psychology. Includes specialty areas such as biopsychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, personality psychology, and more.

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