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, Introduction
We all use principles of psychology
in our day to day living but we
are largely unaware of this.
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, WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?
The science of behavior and cognitive
processes. (Baron, 2001)
The scientific study of the mind and the
brain. (Lilienfeld et al, 2008)
KEY TERMS: Behaviour, Cognitive Processes, Mind, Brain
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, ⦿Behaviour- any observable action or reaction
of a living organism.
⦿Cognitive processes- every aspect of our
mental life- thoughts, memories, mental
images, reasoning, decision making.
⦿Is there a difference between the MIND and
the BRAIN?
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, Introduction
We all use principles of psychology
in our day to day living but we
are largely unaware of this.
2
, WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?
The science of behavior and cognitive
processes. (Baron, 2001)
The scientific study of the mind and the
brain. (Lilienfeld et al, 2008)
KEY TERMS: Behaviour, Cognitive Processes, Mind, Brain
3
, ⦿Behaviour- any observable action or reaction
of a living organism.
⦿Cognitive processes- every aspect of our
mental life- thoughts, memories, mental
images, reasoning, decision making.
⦿Is there a difference between the MIND and
the BRAIN?
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