Basic psychology and applied psychology are two major branches of psychology that differ in their objectives, approaches, and areas of application. While basic psychology focuses on developing theoretical knowledge about human behaviour and mental processes, applied psychology uses psychological principles to solve practical problems in real-life situations. In the field of social psychology, both branches contribute to understanding and improving human interactions, relationships, and social issues. Basic psychology is concerned with conducting research to understand fundamental psychological processes. It aims to discover general principles, theories, and laws related to human behaviour without focusing on immediate practical applications. Basic psychologists study areas such as perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, and social behaviour. For example, research on how people form attitudes, develop prejudices, or influence one another helps build theoretical understanding of social behaviour. The primary goal of basic psychology is knowledge development and expansion of psychological theories. Applied psychology, on the other hand, focuses on using psychological knowledge to address practical problems faced by individuals, groups, and society. It applies theories and research