Clinical
psychology
uses
the understandings derived
from developmental and abnormal
psychology to diagnose and
treat mental disorders and
adjustment problems.
Comparative psychology
explores
the differences and similarities
in the behaviour of animals
of different species.
Developmental psychology
studies
the emotional, intellectual,
and social changes that
occur across the life span
of human beings.
Industrial
psychology is
concerned with people at
work. Industrial psychologists
investigate such matters
as how to make jobs more
rewarding or how to improve
workers' performance.
Social
psychology studies
the social behaviour of
individuals and groups,
with special emphasis on
how behaviour is affected
by the presence or influence
of other people.
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