What is Psychology? A Brief Introduction.

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What is Psychology? A Brief Introduction

Psychology Defined Academic and applied discipline Involves the scientific study of mental processes and behavior Psychologists study such phenomena Perception Cognition Emotion Personality Behavior Interpersonal relationships

Psychology Defined cont’ Application of knowledge to various spheres of human activity issues related to daily life—e.g. family, education, and work the treatment of mental health problems

Four Goals Describe Behavior Explain the Causes of Behavior Predict Behavior in Certain Situations What are the benefits of prediction? Sometimes Control Behavior When would you want to control behavior?

Approaches to Psychology Biological Cognitive Behavioral Psychoanalytical (Psychodynamic) Humanistic Cross-cultural (Social) Evolutionary

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