Applied scope:

Applied field of psychology is mainly concerned with applying psychology to tackle practical problems. It uses various theories, principle and knowledge gained through research to tackle such problems. The are of applied psychology may be resolving exam anxiety, developing communicating skills in individual, treating mentally ill people etc. in recent years applies area of psychology has broadened to a large extent. There are many branches of applied psychology that help people in various ways. Some of the major areas of applied psychology are:

1. Clinical psychology

2. Counseling psychology

3. Health psychology

4. Organizational psychology

5. Educationl psychology

6. Consumer psychology