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Psychology
The science of behavior and mental processes
Humanistic Psychology
How our needs of love, acceptance, and self-fulfillment are met.
Behavioral Psychology
How observable responses (behaviors) are learned
Biological Psychology
How the biology of the brain and nervous system actually function (neuroscience).
Cognitive Psychology
How information is remembered, processed, and communicated.
Evolutionary Psychology
How behaviors and the mind have evolved.
Psychodynamic Psychology
How the unconscious mind affects the conscious mind.
Social-Cultural psychology
How different cultures and environments affect our behavior
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Psychology used to maximize efficiency in the workplace.
Clinical Psychology
Profession that assesses and treats mental and behavioral disorders
Psychiatry
Profession that prescribes medication or therapy for those with mental and behavioral disorders
Nature vs. Nurture
Biggest debate in psychology: are people born with certain traits or do they develop with experience?
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