Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various mental processes and disorders.
Cognitive Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the study of mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, and consciousness.
Developmental Psychology
A branch of psychology that focuses on the development of individuals over the lifespan, including cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
Emotions
The exploration and classification of human emotions and feelings.
Psychiatric Disorders
A category focusing on mental health conditions, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Psychiatry
A branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Psychological Assessment
The process of using tests and other tools to evaluate an individual's psychological functioning and characteristics.
Psychopathology
The study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, etiology (cause), and treatment.
Psychotic Disorders
A category of mental disorders characterized by abnormalities in thought processes, perceptions, and emotional responses.
Research Ethics
Guidelines that ensure the ethical conduct of research involving human participants.
Social Psychology
A subfield of psychology that explores how individuals influence and are influenced by others in social contexts.