What is Psychology?
- Psychology is a science that was born in the late 19th century, and it is about 150 years old.
- Its name comes from the Greek words 'psyche' (meaning 'mind' or 'soul') and 'logos' (meaning 'knowledge' or 'study').
- Literally speaking, psychology is the study of the mind.
- Modern psychology surpasses mental processes and is a study of human behavior as whole.
- The goal of psychology is to understand and explain human behaviors.
- Psychology also studies psychological phenomena and quirks of human perception and reaction.
Uses of Psychology
- Psychology can be used to anticipate decisions individuals might take or to try and read people's thoughts and feelings through their behavior.
- Although no one can read anyone else's mind, understanding psychology can help us determine reasonings for behaviors and help us better know how people will act under certain circumstances.
- Psychology can help people in numerous jobs, such as teachers, advertisers, police officers and practically any other job.
- A profession that requires even the slightest amount of social interaction can benefit from psychological knowledge.
- Learning psychology can also help to understand yourself and others.
- Additionally it can also be beneficial for developing study techniques and so forth.
Basis on Research
- Psychology investigates how individuals and groups behave in order to establish general principles through scientific research.
- All psychological information is obtained through research, and it is very important to understand this foundation.