Promoting Health
The science of psychology is unlocking the mysteries of how the brain works, helping people make healthy lifestyle choices and improving the treatment of complex human problems.
Psychology’s Impact
Psychologists use scientific research to better understand perception, learning, language, attention, memory, problem-solving, decision-making and judgment. The information they gather is vital to people’s overall well-being and success.
Using this information and a deep knowledge of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, psychologists are also taking a look at the interaction between mental processes, behaviors and health. In particular, they conduct and apply research to help people adopt healthy behaviors, promote health and wellness, prevent illness and improve health care systems.
Subfields
Brain science and cognitive psychology
Brain science and cognitive psychologists study how the human mind thinks, remembers, and learns. They apply psychological science to understand how we make decisions and perceive our world.
Developmental psychologists study how people grow and adapt over the course of their lives. They apply their research to help people overcome developmental challenges and reach their full potential.
Clinical psychologists integrate the science of psychology with the treatment of complex human problems.
Counseling psychologists focus on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan.
Health psychologists use the science of psychology to promote health, prevent illness, and improve health care. They get to the root of people’s emotions to help them make healthy choices.
Rehabilitation psychologists study individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions and help to improve their overall quality of life.
Social psychologists use psychological science to understand how we perceive ourselves in relation to the rest of the world and how this perception affects our choices, behaviors, and beliefs.
Date created: 2013