I E W Psychologists conduct research that has applications in many different aspects of education.
Educational psychologists study the process of learning and, by extension, teaching.
The application of their research is in teaching methods and curriculum design. School psychologists are concerned with special education, including gifted education, as well as student personal services, such as counseling and occupational guidance. They study the effect of home environment and social factors on student behavior and the effect of classroom environment or teacher attitudes on learning. Developmental psychologists are interested in human development cognitive, social, moral, etc. PsycINFO provides access to literature on education at all levels, from preschool education to graduate school and adult learning.