The term Psychology holds a lot of weight today; however, it has been criticised due to the public stigma it carries. No matter how rough the beginnings of Psychology were, the modern definition agreed upon pins down a simple truth that the science of psychology dares to study and understand the human mind and behaviour, while utilising the scientific systems through applied psychology. In the last century and a half, psychology has been established as a scientific discipline like other medical sciences. As the understanding and study of psychology expanded, it emerged as a multifaceted field with many areas of specialisation to get a comprehensive and compassionate look into the human brain, behaviour, and functionality. Different Branches of Psychology The various specialized areas of psychology deal with different aspects of psychological study and practice. These specialised areas were developed based on various dominant perspectives that are believed to play a significant role in the study. The two most earlier theoretical perspectives in psychology were Structuralism and Functionalism, derived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout the 20th century, various other theoretical perspectives were born, which eventually paved the way for modern psychological practices. Here is a list of the most prominent branches of psychology in contemporary times. Applied Psychology Behavioral Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology Developmental Psychology Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology Social Psychology Sports Psychology Other branches of psychology exist, such as Abnormal Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial-Organisational Psychology, Neuropsychology, and many more. Despite all this, technically, …