Research Area Profile: Cognitive Psychology Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on studying mental processes such as perception, memory, language, attention, problem-solving, decision-making, and reasoning. Researchers in this field seek to understand how people acquire, store, process, and use information in their everyday lives. Some key areas of study in cognitive psychology include cognitive development, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive biases, cognitive behavioral therapy, and artificial intelligence. Research in this field often utilizes experimental methods, such as laboratory studies and cognitive tasks, to investigate cognitive processes and behavior. Overall, cognitive psychology aims to provide insights into how the mind works and how individuals perceive, think, and interact with the world around them. This research is important for understanding human cognition and behavior, as well as for informing interventions and treatments for cognitive impairments and mental health disorders.