Psychology
MOTTO: WHEN YOU TEACH YOU
TOUCH THE FUTURE. LEARNERS ARE
THE FUTURE OF ANY SOCIETY
,UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION
D e f i n i t i o n,
History
Objectives
The scope
,Psychology
Psyche = soul, mind.
Logos = word, science, study, discourse.
Psychology as the science of soul.
Psychology as the science of mind.
Psychology as the science of consciousness.
Psychology as the science of behaviour.
, Psychology
Psychology is an academic and scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
Psychologists study such concepts as perception, cognition, emotion,
personality, behavior, interpersonal relationships, and the individual and collective
unconscious.
Psychology also refers to the application of such knowledge to various
spheres of human activity including issues related to daily life—e.g. family, education
, and work—and the treatment of mental health problems.
Psychology includes many sub-fields of study and application concerned
with such areas as human development, sports, health, industry, media, law.