Psychology
Tâm lý học
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. It seeks to understand how people think, feel, and act both individually and in groups. Psychologists use empirical methods to explore mental processes, emotional responses, and behavioral patterns.
Key Questions
- •How do people think and learn?
- •What drives human behavior?
- •How do emotions affect decision-making?
Subfields & Specializations (6)
Clinical Psychology
Tâm lý lâm sàng
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness and psychological distress
Cognitive Psychology
Tâm lý nhận thức
Study of mental processes including perception, memory, thinking, problem-solving, and mnemonic techniques for enhancing recall
Developmental Psychology
Tâm lý phát triển
Study of psychological changes throughout the human lifespan
Social Psychology
Tâm lý xã hội
How social influences affect individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Educational Psychology
Tâm lý giáo dục
Study of how people learn in educational settings and effectiveness of educational interventions
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Tâm lý công nghiệp - tổ chức
Application of psychological principles to workplace issues