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== Fields of Psychology ==
== Fields of Psychology ==
While embracing one or several (referred to as eclectic) of the paradigms listed earlier individual psychologist, psychiatrist and therapist can work in a range of sub-fields that deal with the total spectrum of human interactions. These include but are not limited to:
*[[Biological psychology]] is the study of the biological underpinnings of behavior, mental states (e.g., emotion), and mental health.
*[[Community psychology]]
*[[Community psychology]]
*[[Affective psychology]]
*[[Developmental psychology]] is the study of how mental processes and behavior change with aging.
*[[Developmental psychology]] is the study of how mental processes and behavior change with aging.
*[[Health psychology/behavioral medicine]] focuses on the impact of psychological factors on behaviors that are relevant to physical health. Researchers in this field study topics such as substance abuse, obesity, and exercise.
*[[Health psychology/behavioral medicine]] focuses on the impact of psychological factors on behaviors that are relevant to physical health. Researchers in this field study topics such as substance abuse, obesity, and exercise.
*[[Neuropsychology]]
*[[Neuropsychology]]
*[[School psychology]] focuses on helping students succeed academically.
*[[Social psychology]] is the study of social behavior or interpersonal interactions. Social psychologists study issues such as the way in which attitudes towards other people are formed, or the effect that our perceptions of another person's behavior have on our interactions with that person.
*[[Social psychology]] is the study of social behavior or interpersonal interactions. Social psychologists study issues such as the way in which attitudes towards other people are formed, or the effect that our perceptions of another person's behavior have on our interactions with that person.
*[[Abnormal psychology]]
== Research in Psychology ==
== Research in Psychology ==
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