The American Psychological Association (APA) has various divisions that focus on different areas of psychology.
The APA’s 54 divisions represent specialty areas from clinical psychology to sport and exercise psychology, each hosting conferences, publications, and networking for professionals and students. Membership in divisions is open to both members and non-member professionals.
Explores the latest research findings and theoretical advancements in the field of psychology.
In 1921-2, in keeping with a growing trend across the nation, Berkeley's Department of Psychology was established as a separate unit, emerging from the Department of Philosophy. For nearly a century, the department has been a national and international leader in psychological research and the superior educational programs that we have provided to undergraduates and doctoral students.
In the Department of Psychology we focus on the investigation of behavior and its cognitive, neural and hormonal underpinnings in the full range of environmental situations. Our strengths lie in four broadly defined areas of development, cognition, neuroscience, and social and personality psychology. We develop and conduct theoretical and translational research to advance health and well-being.