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Physiological psychology : examines science of behaviour in non-human animals including learning, memory, sensory process, emotional behaviour, motivation, sexual behaviour and sleep. Behaviour analysis : studies effect of environmental events on behaviour. Behaviours that produce pleasant outcomes are to be repeated. Behaviour genetics : studies the role of genetics in behaviour. Cognitive psychology : study of mental processes and complex behaviours such as perception, attention, learning and memory, verbal behaviour, concept formation and problem solving. Cognitive neuroscience : generally interested in same things as cognitive psychology but it attempts to discover the specific brain mechanisms responsible for cognitive processes. Developmental psychology : study of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, especially of children. Social psychology : study of ppl on ppl. Studies perception (of oneself as well as of), cause-and- affect relations in human interactions, attitudes and opinions, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and emotional behaviours, including aggression and sexual behaviour. Personality psychology : study the patterns of behaviour.