1.3: Contemporary Psychology

Biopsychology

Biopsychology explores how biology influences behavior, including brain processes and the nature vs. nurture debate.

Evolutionary Psychology

Evolutionary psychology explains how behaviors have adapted to environmental challenges over time, shaped by natural selection.

Sensation and Perception

Sensation and perception study how sensory experiences are received and interpreted by the brain.

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology focuses on mental processes such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and how these relate to experience and action.

Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology examines growth and change across the lifespan, from infancy to old age.

Personality Psychology

Personality psychology investigates consistent thoughts and behaviors that make individuals unique.

Social Psychology

Social psychology studies how people think about, influence, and relate to others.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology applies psychological principles to work and organizational settings.

Health Psychology

Health psychology examines how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors influence health and illness, with a focus on improving health.

Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating psychological disorders and problematic behavior.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology involves assessing mental state, fitness to stand trial, providing trial consultation, and testifying.