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Psychology
Psychology is

the

science

of

behavior

and mind
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It is an academic
discipline of immense scope
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As a social science it aims to understand
individuals and groups by establishing general principles and researching specific cases
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It is the study of the mind, how it works, and how it affects behavior
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Fast facts about psychology
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Psychology is the study of behavior and the mind
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A person with a condition that affects their mental health may benefit from assessment
and treatment with a psychologist
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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is more likely to focus on medical management of
mental health issues
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Some examples are genes
and hormones
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Evolutionary Psychology
These psychologists study the roots of behavior and mental processes through natural selection
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Psychodynamic Psychology
These psychologists study the unconscious that influences our decisions
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Sigmund Freud is a big name in this field
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Behavioral Psychology
These psychologists study observable behavior and how it helps you learn
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It’s easier to study, because it’s observable behavior or
something you can actually see
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This
study involves the memory and our perception
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They
believe that people are constantly trying to grow or enhance themselves
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Social-Cultural Psychology
These psychologists study how society and cultures affect our behavior and thinking
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All of these approaches of psychology are studied and hold at least some truth to them
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I personally believe that they all need to be studied in
order to fully understand ourselves
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I
think some have more of an impact, but I believe they are all essentially true
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Why we study psychology
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The way that you react in these situations is key to the success of your career
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Using your knowledge of
psychology and behavior to recognize and acknowledge the underlying reasons and theories of
these traits can allow you to work more successfully in these different environments
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Understand others
If you’re considering a career in people management and human resources, you’ll require skills
in specific areas including conflict management, collaboration and leadership
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The knowledge and empathy gained on a psychology degree course can help you to build on
these abilities and thrive in these kinds of careers
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Grow your communication skills
Communicating effectively with others is a key skill in almost every workplace
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An important part of producing content at a higher education level is the ability to structure an
argument, to discuss a topic clearly and objectively, and to reference relevant sources
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Through assignments and projects, a psychology
degree will help you to develop your ability to find sources, evaluate their effectiveness and
present your findings clearly and accurately
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Critical thinking is a key part of a psychology certificate or degree programme, as students must
consider each source and theory that they reference or use
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To Gain Awareness Of The Principles And Perspectives Through The Study
Of Psychological Theories Concepts And Research
Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of
mental illness, abnormal behavior, and psychiatric problems
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Approaches
Clinical psychologists who work as psychotherapists often utilize different treatment approaches
when working with clients
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" This involves drawing on different
theoretical methods to develop the best treatment plan for each individual client
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Psychologists who
utilize psychoanalytic therapy may use techniques such as free association to investigate
a client's underlying, unconscious motivations
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Clinical psychologists using this
perspective will look at how a client's feelings, behaviors, and thoughts
interact
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Humanistic perspective: This approach to clinical psychology grew out of the work of
humanist thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers
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Counseling Psychology
Counseling psychology is a general practice and health service provider specialty in
professional psychology
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Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work,
school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives,
focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as
individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations
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They also provide assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms
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Environmental/situational influences (how cultural, gender and lifestyle issues shape people’s
experiences and concerns)
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The role of career and work in peoples’ lives
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During the 19th and early 20th centuries,
developmental psychologists were concerned primarily with child psychology
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At the same
time, the German psychologist Erik Erikson insisted that there are meaningful stages of adult
psychology that have to be considered in addition to child development
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By the latter part of the 20th
century, developmental psychologists had become interested in many broad issues dealing with
the psychological process throughout life, including the relation of heredity and environment,
continuity and discontinuity in development, and behavioral and cognitive elements in the
development of the total person
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