Psychologically

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feelings and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, and all the variety of phenomena linked to those emergent properties, joining this way the broader neuro-scientific group of researchers. As a social science, it aims to understand individuals and groups by establishing general principles and researching specific cases.

History of Psychology

The history of psychology as a scholarly study of the mind and behavior dates back to the Ancient Greece. There is also evidence of psychological thought in ancient Egypt. Psychology was largely a branch of philosophy until the mid-19th century, when it developed as an independent scientific discipline in Germany and the United States.

Branches of Psychology

Psychology is a broad field that encompasses a number of specialties. Some of these include developmental psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology, and social psychology. Each of these branches looks at different aspects of human behavior and the mind.

Methods in Psychology

Psychologists use a range of techniques to study the human mind and behavior, including observations, assessments, and experiments. The method used often depends on the nature of the research question and the subject of study.

Applications of Psychology

Psychology is applied to many different spheres of human activity, including issues related to everyday life—such as family, education and employment—and to the treatment of mental health problems. Psychologists can work in a range of different settings, including universities, schools, businesses, government, and in private practice.

See Also

• Psychoanalysis
• Behaviorism
• Cognitive Science
• Neuroscience