UNIT -1 INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN GNM.pptx

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UNIT -1 INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN GNM


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MS. POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER PSYCHIATRIC NURSING INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN) The word psychology has its origin in 2 Greeks words ‘Psyche & Logos The word Psyche in Greek language refers to ‘spirit’ or ‘soul’ & the ‘logos’ refers to ‘study’

The term psychology literally means the science of the soul or sprit . MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

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FATHER OF PSYCHOLOGY Wilhelm Wundt (1832–1920) – Father of Modern Psychology William James (1842–1910) – Father of American Psychology Jean Piaget (1896–1980) – Father of Child Psychology MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

DEFINITION 1. According to William James 1892 Psychology as the science of mental process. 2. According to Wilhelm Wundt 1892 Psychology as the science which studies the internal experiences. 3. According to William McDougall 1905 Psychology is the science of behavior. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

4. According to John B. Watson (1913) “Psychology is the science of behavior.” 5. According to Baron (1995) “Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, and how they are affected by an organism’s physical state, mental state and external environment.” MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

NATURE/ CHARACTERISTICS OF PSYCHOLOGY MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

1. Scientific in Nature - Psychology follows scientific methods such as observation, experimentation, and analysis. 2. Predictive and Preventive Psychology helps predict behavior and develop strategies to prevent problems . MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

3. Study of Behavior - Psychology deals with both overt behavior (visible actions like talking, walking) and covert behavior (internal processes like thinking, emotions, and attitudes). 4. Objective and Systematic - It avoids personal bias and studies behavior in a planned, step-by-step way . MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN) 5. Deals with Mental Processes - Focuses on perception, learning, memory, imagination, emotions, and motivation. 6. Applied and Practical - Psychology is used in education, health, industry, family, and social relations.

7. Positive Science - Describes and explains behavior as it is , not as it should be. 8. Dynamic in Nature - Behavior changes with age, culture, environment, and experiences. 9. Universal and Cultural - Psychology studies universal principles of behavior but also cultural variations . MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

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MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN) Psychology has a vast field of application. It studies, describes, and explains the behavior of living organisms. It includes all types of life activities and experiences: Psychology studies not only human behavior but also human experience, language, and communication . It applies to all living creatures , caste, color, age, sex, mental or physical condition. It also studies the behavior of animals, insects, birds, and plants . It examines how individuals and society interact , and how people behave as members of small and large groups .

It has many branches and fields of studies. It may be broadly divided into 2 types…… Pure Psychology = Knowing (theory, research). Applied Psychology = Doing (real-life use). MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

Applied Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology Industrial Psychology Legal Psychology Military Psychology Political Psychology Pure Psychology General Psychology Abnormal Psychology Social Psychology Physiological Psychology Para Psychology Geo-Psychology Developmental Psychology Experimental Psychology

1. PURE PSYCHOLOGY Pure psychology deals with the theoretical knowledge of psychology. It studies the basic principles, laws, and theories about human behavior and mental processes without immediate concern for practical use. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

BRANCHES OF PURE PSYCHOLOGY General psychology – It deals with fundamental rules, principles and theories of psychology in relation to the study of behavior of normal adult. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

2. Abnormal Psychology – It deals with the behaviour of individual who are unusual . It studies mental disorders their causes & treatment. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

3. Social Psychology - It deals with the group behavior and inter relationship of people with other people. It studies various types of group phenomenon such as public opinion , attitudes, beliefs & crowd behavior. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

4. Physiological Psychology - it concerns the structure & functions of sense organs, nervous system , muscles and glands underlying all behavior. Explains relationship between nervous system, brain, hormones, and behavior. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

5. Para psychology – Parapsychology is the branch of psychology that studies experiences and phenomena which cannot be explained by existing scientific principles. It focuses on supernatural, psychic, or paranormal , Rebirth, stigma aspects of human behavior. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN) 6. Geo-Psychology – This branch of psychology describe & explain the relation of physical & explain the relation physical environment .

MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN) 7. Developmental Psychology It studies the factors that influences the growth & development of human behavior. Studies growth and development through stages of life (infancy → old age).

MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN) 8. Experimental Psychology – This branch of psychology studies the ways and means of carrying out psychological experiments by using scientific methods.

2. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY Applied psychology uses the principles and theories of pure psychology to solve real-life problems in different fields. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

BRANCHES OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 1. Educational Psychology Applies psychological principles in teaching and learning. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

2. Clinical Psychology Deals with diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

3. Industrial Psychology They also counsel employees within the organization who need help with their personal problems. Applies psychology to workplace behavior, productivity, and teamwork. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

4. Legal Psychology It tries to study the behavior of person like clients , criminals , witnesses,. With the help of application of psychological principles & techniques. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

5. Military Psychology This branch of psychology is concerned with the use of psychological principles & techniques in the military sciences. How to secure better recruitment of the personnel for the fighting capacities & organizational climate & leadership. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

6. Political Psychology This branch of psychology relates itself with use of psychological principles & technique in studying political & deriving political gains. MS.POOJA SEN NURSING LECTURER(MHN)

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