Educational psychology is a field within psychology that focuses on understanding how people learn and how educational systems can be improved to facilitate learning and development. Researchers in this area study topics such as cognitive development, motivation, learning styles, instructional design, assessment, and classroom management. Educational psychologists aim to apply psychological principles to better understand the learning process and to improve educational outcomes for students of all ages. This research area often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with educators, policymakers, and other professionals in the field of education.