One research area specialization is cognitive psychology, which focuses on the study of mental processes such as attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Researchers in this field investigate how people perceive, think, and remember information, as well as how these processes influence behavior. Cognitive psychologists use a variety of research methods, including experiments, surveys, and behavioral observations, to better understand these mental processes and their underlying mechanisms. This area of research is important for understanding human behavior and cognition, and has applications in areas such as education, therapy, and human-computer interaction.