The Department of Psychology at Kyoto University conducts scientific experiments and observations to elucidate the functions of the mind and brain mechanisms. It focuses on Perception, Comparative Cognition, and Developmental Science.
Kyoto University's Department of Psychology offers a comprehensive program in psychological science, with a focus on interdisciplinary research and education. In the Department of Psychology, we conduct scientific experiments and observations with the aim of elucidating the functions of the mind and their underlying brain mechanisms. Three main fields comprise our research and educational pursuits: Perception, Comparative Cognition, and Developmental Science. Together, these interrelated fields offer students the opportunity to gain both broad and specialised knowledge in these core areas of psychology.
The field of Psychology first emerged at Harvard in the late 1800's under the scholarship of William James, and ever since then Harvard has been at the forefront of the field. The Department has a long and rich history, and its past faculty and researchers have included some of the most famous names in psychology, including B.F. Skinner, Gordon Allport, Jerome Bruner, George Miller, and Henry Murray. Psychology is one of the most popular courses of study among undergraduates at Harvard.
For over 60 years, the Department of Psychology has been at the forefront of research into clinical practice. Its research interests span a wide range of mental health disorders and physical health problems, including anxiety disorders, trauma, somatoform disorders, pain, psychosis, depression, antisocial personality, disorders in childhood and adolescence, emotion and personality, and neurodegeneration.
The Department of Psychology at Columbia University focuses on research in areas such as cognition, neuroscience, social psychology, and clinical psychology, providing innovative educational programs and resources.