The science which studies behavior and mental processes. Read More.
The area of psychology in which basic theory and research are applied to the actual problems faced by individuals on a daily basis. Read More.
An approach to psychology which focuses on the relationship between cognitive or mental processes and behavior. Read More.
The study of the process of education, e.g., how people, especially children, learn and which teaching methods and materials are most successful. Read More.
Positive psychology is the study of the processes and conditions that contribute to optimal functioning and flourishing in human beings. It is the study of positive experiences, positive traits, and positive communities. Read More.
Social psychology is a branch of psychology concerned with the social behavior of human beings, how humans influence and are influenced by each other, and how personal beliefs affect perception and create a subjective reality. Read More.
Experts provide definitions of psychology. Cognitive, social, and developmental psychology are branches of study. Psychology looks at individual....View Video.
Cognitive psychology is concerned with how people construct reality from knowledge. It is rooted in Jean Piaget's genetic psychology and also studies cultural patterns outside the psychology field. View Video.
Positive psychologists focus on people who are generally happy with their lives. This field of study "looks at what is right with the world." View Video.
In this program, five eminent social psychologists provide insights on their current work. Barbara Fredrickson discusses her work on harnessing positive emotions; Roy Baumeister discusses thinking about the future; Lisa Feldman Barrett considers brain-based emotion; Carol Dweck describes her work in changing mindsets; and Philip Zimbardo describes his work on preparing for our historic moment.. View Video.