Experimental psychology

Experimental psychology (/ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl saɪˈkɒlədʒi/) refers to the branch of psychology that utilizes scientific methods to investigate the mind and behavior. While experimental psychologists traditionally conducted experiments in laboratory settings, they also frequently conduct field studies depending on the nature of the research.

Etymology

The term "experimental psychology" was first used in the 19th century by Wilhelm Wundt, who is often considered the founder of the field. The term "experiment" comes from the Latin experimentum, meaning "trial, test," and the term "psychology" comes from the Greek psyche, meaning "soul, mind," and -logia, meaning "study of."

Related terms

Cognitive psychology: This branch of psychology focuses on mental processes such as "knowing," which includes aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.
Behavioral psychology: This field of psychology focuses on the study of observable behavior, particularly as it pertains to the process of learning.
Social psychology: This branch of psychology deals with social interactions, including their origins and their effects on the individual.
Developmental psychology: This field of psychology studies the psychological changes that occur in human beings over the course of their life span.

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Experimental psychology