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This branch deals with the fundamental rules, principles and theories of psychology in relation to the study of mind and behavior of a normal adult.

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General Psychology

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This branch deals with the behavior of individuals who are unusual. It studies mental disorders, their causes and treatment.

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Abnormal Psychology

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This branch deals with the group behavior and interrelationships of people with other people.

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Social Psychology

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This branch describes and explains the biological and physiological basis of behavior. It explores organs, nervous system, muscles and glands underlying all behavior.

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Physiological Psychology

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This branch deals with extrasensory perceptions, causes of rebirth, telepathy and allied problems.

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Parapsychology

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This Branche describes and explains the relation of physical environment particularly weather, climate and soil with behavior.

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Geopyschology

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This branch of psychology describes the processes and factor that influence the growth and development in relation to the behavior of an individual from birth to old age.

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Development Psychology

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This branch studies the ways and means of carrying out psychological experiments by using scientific methods.

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Experimental Psychology

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Branches of Pure psychology:

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1- General Psychology
2- Abnormal Psychology
3- Social Psychology
4- Physiological Psychology
5- Parapsychology
6- Geopsychology
7- Development Psychology
8-Experimental Psychology

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10
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Psychology divides into two branches:

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Pure Psychology and Applied Psychology

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It provides the frameworks and theories of human behavior and mental processes.

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Pure psychology

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Take the theories of pure psychology and applied them in real world issues.

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Applied Psychology

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Is a branch of applied psychology, which tries to apply the psychological principles, theories and techniques to human behavior in educational situations.

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Educational Psychology

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This is the largest subfield of psychology

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Clinical Psychology

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This branch describes the causes of mental illness, abnormal behavior of a patient and suggests treatment and effective adjustment of the affect person in society.

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Clinical Psychology

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This branch applies psychological principles, theories and techniques for the study of human behavior in relation to industrial environment.

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Industrial Psychology

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Branch that assists public and private organizations with their hiring and placement programs.

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Industrial Psychology

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This branch study the behavior of persons like clients, criminals, witnesses, etc.

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Legal Psychology

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This branch use psychological principles and techniques in military personnel and operations.

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Military Pscyhology

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This branch use psychological principles and techniques in studying politics and deriving political gains.

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Political Psychology

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What are the branches of applied psychology:

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  1. Educational Psychology
  2. Clinical Psychology
  3. Industrial Psychology
  4. Legal Psychology
  5. Military Psychology
  6. Politics Psychology