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  • Developmental Psychology
    Focuses on changes across the lifespan, examining how people grow, learn, and adapt from infancy through old age.
  • Social Psychology
    Explores how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence and actions of others.
  • Cognitive Psychology
    Investigates mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
  • Behaviorism
    Emphasizes observable actions and the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior.
  • Cognitive Therapy
    Aims to address dysfunctional thinking patterns to improve emotional well-being and behavior.
  • Attachment
    Describes the emotional bond formed between individuals, often studied in the context of child-caregiver relationships.
  • Cognitive Dissonance
    Refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
  • Founders
    Pioneers who established major psychological fields and shaped the discipline's direction.
  • Subfield
    A specialized area within psychology focusing on a distinct aspect of human experience or behavior.
  • Historical Context
    The background and circumstances that influenced the emergence and evolution of psychological fields.
  • Research Questions
    Central inquiries that guide scientific investigation within a particular psychological field.
  • Timeline
    A chronological overview highlighting major trends and developments in psychology's history.
  • Trends
    Patterns or shifts in focus that have occurred throughout the evolution of psychological science.
  • Human Experience
    The range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors studied across various psychological subfields.