Editing Psychology (section)

=== Education ===
{{Main|Educational psychology|School psychology}}
[[File:Figural Relationships.svg|right|thumb|An item from a cognitive abilities test used in [[educational psychology]]]]
Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools as organizations. Educational psychologists can be found in preschools, schools of all levels including post secondary institutions, community organizations and learning centers, Government or private research firms, and independent or private consultant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What Does An Educational Psychologist Do {{!}} Touro University {{!}} Psychology|url=https://www.tuw.edu/program-resources/educational-psychologist/|access-date=30 September 2021|website=Touro University WorldWide|date=29 July 2014 |language=en-US|archive-date=30 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930210235/https://www.tuw.edu/program-resources/educational-psychologist/|url-status=live}}</ref> The work of developmental psychologists such as Lev Vygotsky, [[Jean Piaget]], and [[Jerome Bruner]] has been influential in creating teaching methods and educational practices. Educational psychology is often included in teacher education programs in places such as North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

School psychology combines principles from educational psychology and clinical psychology to understand and treat students with learning disabilities; to foster the intellectual growth of [[intellectual giftedness|gifted]] students; to facilitate [[prosocial behavior]]s in adolescents; and otherwise to promote safe, supportive, and effective learning environments. School psychologists are trained in educational and behavioral assessment, intervention, prevention, and consultation, and many have extensive training in research.<ref>{{cite web|author=National Association of School Psychologists |title=Who are school psychologists? |url=http://nasponline.org/about_sp/whatis.aspx |access-date=1 June 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517055058/http://nasponline.org/about_sp/whatis.aspx |archive-date=17 May 2008 }}</ref>