Psychology (lit. "study of the soul" or "study of the mind") is an academic and applied discipline which involves the scientific study of human (or animal) mental functions and behaviors. In this field, a professional practitioner or a researcher is called a psychologist, a profession included in the social sciences.
Psychology (lit. "study of the soul" or "study of the mind") is an academic and applied discipline which involves the scientific study of human (or animal) mental functions and behaviors. In this field, a professional practitioner or a researcher is called a psychologist, a profession included in the social sciences.
Psychologists study such phenomena as perception, cognition, attention, emotion, motivation, personality, behavior and interpersonal relationships. Some, especially depth psychologists, also consider the unconscious mind.ref: a In addition or opposition to employing empirical methods, psychologists sometimes rely upon symbolic interpretation and critical analysis. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior, while also exploring the underlying physiological and neurological processes.
Psychological knowledge is applied to various spheres of human activity including the family, education, employment, and to the treatment of mental health problems. Psychology includes many sub-fields that span areas as diverse as human development, sports, health, industry, media and law. Psychology incorporates research from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.
The word psychology is from Greek: lang: ψυχή (psukhē: "breath", "spirit", "soul"); and lang: -λογία ('-logia': "study of").Online Etymology Dictionary. (2001). "Psychology".
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