Modern Trends in Psychology

Abstract

Trends and research directions in the field of psychology are constantly changing with the
evolution of society and scientific discoveries. Cognitive psychology focuses on the study of higher
mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, thinking, language and problem solving.
Psychologists explore the ethical issues surrounding the collection, storage and use of personal data in
digital environments. Cross-cultural psychology is applied in various fields, including health,
education, business and interpersonal relationships. Health psychology provides tools and techniques
to manage stress associated with chronic medical conditions, trauma and other difficult life events.
Developmental psychology examines changes in thinking, memory, learning and other aspects of
cognitive functioning as people age.