Contemporary Psychology

biopsychology

study of how biology influences behavior

biopsychosocial model

perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual’s health

clinical psychology

area of psychology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and other problematic patterns of behavior

cognitive psychology

study of cognitions, or thoughts, and their relationship to experiences and actions

counseling psychology

area of psychology that focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, and other aspects of the lives of individuals

developmental psychology

scientific study of development across a lifespan

forensic psychology

area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system

health psychology

focuses on how health is impacted by the interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

industrial-organizational psychology

applies psychology to the work place and organizational settings

personality psychology

explores the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make each individual unique

social psychology

focuses on how people interact with each other

sport and exercise psychology

area of psychology that focuses on the interactions between mental and emotional factors and physical performance in sports, exercise, and other activities