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Psychology
is the study of human and animal behavior. It seeks to understand and
explain both normal and abnormal behavior, mental ability, perception,
development, and individual differences. Because it considers the mental,
attitudinal, motivational, and behavioral characteristics of individuals,
psychology has many subdivisions and areas of specialization and is a
more complex field than many realize. Among the major sub-branches within
psychology are behavioral neuroscience, cognitive, clinical, educational,
social, developmental, and organizational psychology, as well as psychometrics
and statistics. |