Modern Psychology

Definition

Modern psychology is a broad field that includes various sub-disciplines such as clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology etc. It uses scientific methods to study and understand human mind and behavior.

Related terms

Clinical Psychology:

This branch of psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Cognitive Psychology:

This discipline studies how people perceive, think about, remember, and learn about the world around them.

Developmental Psychology:

This field examines how humans grow and change over the course of their life.