Exploring the Major Branches of Psychology

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Name two main areas of psychology.

Pure and Applied

Name two branches of abnormal psychology.

Behavioral Psychology and Clinical Psychology

What is the branch of psychology that studies behavior that is against accepted and expected behavior of individuals in a society?

Abnormal Psychology

Name a field of psychology that focuses on the study of thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Cognitive Psychology

What is the branch of psychology that focuses on the study of behavior in sports?

Sports Psychology

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Main Areas of Psychology

  • Two main areas of psychology are not specified, but generally, they are Basic Psychology and Applied Psychology.

Branches of Abnormal Psychology

  • Two branches of abnormal psychology are Psychopathology and Psychological Disturbances.

Branch of Psychology: Deviance

  • The branch of psychology that studies behavior that is against accepted and expected behavior of individuals in a society is known as Deviance Psychology.

Field of Psychology: Cognitive Psychology

  • Cognitive Psychology is a field of psychology that focuses on the study of thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Branch of Psychology: Sports Psychology

  • Sports Psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the study of behavior in sports.

Test your knowledge on the major branches of psychology with this quiz. From abnormal psychology to cognitive psychology, explore the different fields that make up this fascinating discipline.

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