PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Psychology is a very commonly used the term among the people. They use this term in their everyday conversations, as well. However, very few are aware of the actual meaning, nature, methods, and uses of this term. Psychology is related to the scientific discipline, which has a very rich background of itself. People often think that it is a strange thing and that those who learn psychology become mad. These people also think that people study psychology to be able to treat the mentally challenged persons. This is true, but to some extent.

Psychology's application, in today's world, is much broader than just treating mentally challenged persons. Psychology can be learned and applied by anyone in the world. It can be used by the people in their everyday life, as well. People can use this phenomenon to determine what makes them feel happy, and what makes them feel sad. This can be helpful in a way that the people then will be able to avoid the things and situations which create sadness in them, as a result of which they can increase their happiness. Not only psychology can help determine one's own feelings, it can also be able to help people determine the feelings of others. Ultimately this helps people in understanding each other, which may lead to a much happier and healthier life for them.

Psychology can also be applied in different fields and for various reasons. Teachers can use psychology to read the mind of their students. This eventually helps them know which student is struggling hard in getting the knowledge and grades, and what the reasons behind them are. Students can also take advantage from it as they can identify in which areas they lack behind. They can try to cope with those areas in an effort of achieving the finer grades. Similarly, it can help people choose their path and destiny. People can help themselves know which career path to select, according to their interest. Even one can use psychology to help themselves in finding an ideal life partner, as well. Perhaps, everyone in this world can somehow apply psychology in order to live a happier and healthier life.

What is Psychology?

Psychology is commonly termed as the study and understanding of human minds. People think that it is a subject in which students are taught to read different minds of different individuals. However, in the scientists view, this definition does not wholly define what psychology is. They define psychology as the study of human behavior. They put very much stress in the word behavior, then the word mind'. Let us see, what impact these two words can create on the definition of psychology.

The word mind' is the creation of psychology. Even in the early days, scientists themselves termed the word of psychology as the study of human minds. However, since it was decided and accepted that psychology is part of natural sciences, the definition of psychology created some doubts over the mind of ...