Research areas
The Department of Psychology at York has one of the strongest and most consistent track records in research in the UK. These are the broad areas of research in which the Department specialises. Some members of the Department belong to more than one group.
Adult cognitive processes
Research on adult cognitive processes focuses primarily on language, memory, and spatial processing.
Comparative psychology
Psychological research is conducted with non-human animals because the study of a range of species can help reveal psychological principles that are of general relevance
Social and personality psychology
Research in social and personality psychology investigates individuals and their interactions with the social world.
Cognitive development
Research in cognitive development focuses largely on typical and atypical patterns of language, literacy, and memory development in children.
![Mum and Child reading - [courtesy Tom Briggs]](/media/psychology/images/research/mum+child-reading-100x100.jpg "Mum and Child reading - [courtesy Tom Briggs]")
Perception and attention
![Hair Cells of the Inner Ear [wellcome images]](/media/psychology/images/research/hair-cells.jpg "Hair Cells of the Inner Ear [wellcome images]")
Our research on perception and attention interfaces both with fundamental neuroscience and with significant practical questions.
Applications of psychology
Addresses how to make user-friendly technology, why politicians avoid answering questions directly, and how to rehabilitate offenders.
