SUBFIELDS OF

PSYCHOLOGY

Aray Maratova
ST-2303
 INTRODUCTION

The subfields of psychology encompass a diverse range of

disciplines that delve into the intricacies of human behavior,
cognition, and emotions. These specialized areas of study allow
psychologists to explore and address specific aspects of the human
experience, from mental health to cognition, social dynamics, and
more.
 CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY

Clinical psychologists study and

treat severe mental disorders, including
psychopathology, using research-based
assessment and therapy techniques.
They use psychological principles to
evaluate, prevent, treat, and rehabilitate
various mental disorders.
 Abnormal psychology explores unusual
ABNORMAL behaviors in people. Some frequently studied
PSYCHOLOGY abnormalities include schizophrenia, dissociative
disorders, anxiety disorders, personality
disorders, and mood disorders.

Developmental psychology examines how people

DEVELOPMENTAL behave and change throughout their lives. A key
PSYCHOLOGY focus in this field is the nature-nurture debate,
which looks at how our genetics and experiences
work together to influence our development.
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Cognitive psychology explores mental processes like memory,
language, attention, sensation, creativity, learning, consciousness,
and problem solving. It investigates how these processes affect
human behavior.
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Forensic psychology applies psychology to legal matters. People in
this field can work in prisons, jails, rehab centers, law firms, and
more.
 QUANTITATIVE
PSYCHOLOGY
Quantitative psychology
deals with using math and
stats to analyze human or
animal behavior. These
psychologists help design
and conduct scientific studies
and methods.
HEALTH
PSYCHOLOGY
Health psychology examines
how biology, social factors,
and psychology impact health
and sickness. Health
psychologists utilize these
interactions to encourage
healthy habits and prevent
illness.
 SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY

Social psychology examines how

people's beliefs, thoughts, actions,
intentions, and objectives impact their
interactions with others. It explores
areas like self-perception, self-worth,
bias, group dynamics, peer influence,
aggression, and stereotypes.
 CONCLUSION

In summary, the subfields of psychology provide specialized

perspectives and expertise to comprehensively study and
understand human behavior and mental processes,
contributing to advancements in various aspects of human life
and society.