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What is Psychology? A Brief Introduction.

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1 What is Psychology? A Brief Introduction

2 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

3 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

4 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?

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

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