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Branches of Psychology - TOML

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, divided into diverse fields including clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology. Each field focuses on different aspects of the human mind, exploring mental health, lifespan development, social interactions, information processing, and brain-behavior relationships. These fields are interconnected, and integrated approaches are emphasized in modern psychological research.

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code = "01"
slug = "clinical-psychology"
name = "Clinical Psychology"
description = "An applied field of psychology focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral problems."
category = "Applied Psychology"

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code = "02"
slug = "developmental-psychology"
name = "Developmental Psychology"
description = "A field that studies psychological growth and changes throughout the lifespan, from the prenatal period to old age."
category = "Basic Psychology"

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code = "03"
slug = "social-psychology"
name = "Social Psychology"
description = "The scientific study of how people perceive, influence, and relate to one another."
category = "Basic Psychology"

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code = "04"
slug = "cognitive-psychology"
name = "Cognitive Psychology"
description = "A field that studies information processing processes such as perception, memory, language, thinking, and problem-solving."
category = "Basic Psychology"

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code = "05"
slug = "neuropsychology"
name = "Neuropsychology"
description = "A field that studies the relationship between the brain and behavior, understanding the functions of the nervous system and their effects."
category = "Basic Psychology"