Basics of psychology

Basics of Psychology

1. Basics of Psychology Mentor: Rustam

2. Today Lecture Outline What is Psychology Introduction Of Psychology Evolutionary Definitions of Psychology Current Definitions of Psychology Fields of Psychology Branches of Psychology Why Study Psychology

3. What is Psychology The word psychology comes from the Greek symbol ψ or psi, the Greek word psyche, ψυχή means mind or soul. It derived from two Greek words Psyche and Logos, Literally Psyche means Soul or mind and Logos means Talk.

4. Introduction Of Psychology Psychology is a latest science which emerged from Philosophy and passed through many controversial definitions to achieve the present operational definition Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and brain processes.

5. Evolutionary Definitions

6. Fields of Psychology Research Research in psychology involves observation, experimentation, testing, and analysis to explore the biological, cognitive, emotional, personal, and social processes of human and animal behavior. Practice T o understand and treat mental, emotional, physical, and social dysfunction; to understand and enhance behaviour in various settings of human activities ( like;school , workplace, courtroom, sportsarena , battlefield); and to improve machine and building design for human use

7. Why Study Psychology Human behavior is difficult to predict–people often surprise us by their behavior. Further, behavior is influenced by others, and by culture. All these factors help make psychology such a fascinating subject to study.

8. P sychology T each You About your own behavior and others Assist you to critically evaluate information Everyday life, work and family life Develop your research skills It complement your learning skills Enhance c ommunication skills Personal development

9. Branches of Psychology Clinical Psychology Behavioral Psychology Neuro -psychology Cognitive Psychology Abnormal Psychology Counseling Psychology Developmental Psychology Educational Psychology Industrial-Organizational Psychology Personality Psychology Social Psychology Environmental Psychology Gender Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology