INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology



Introduction to Psychology

Define psychology. Briefly outline the evolution of modern psychology

What is Psychology?

Psychology “ the scientific study of the behaviour and experience of how human beings and animals' sense, learn and know. The word psychology originated from the two Greek words: "psyche" and "logos". The word "psyche" means "mind, soul or spirit" and "logos" means "to study". (Omar Khaleefa, 1999) Historically modern psychology has been divided into many sub fields of study. Some of which overlap each other with theories and are interrelated. Sub fields (also referred to as "˜areas of application') of psychology include: Physiological ...