Chapter 1. What is Psychology?

1.1 What is Psychology?

Short Description

This video is an overview to the field of psychology. Psychology is the study of thought, behavior and emotion. The study of psychology provides information about “us” and about other people, and it focuses on some of life’s most fundamental questions. For instance, What makes us the way we are? Do we have control over our thoughts and actions? Psychology utilizes sciences to answer these types of questions.

Long Description

Psychologists, just like other scientists use the scientific method in their research. It is integral that psychologists have an understanding of biology, neuroanatomy, chemistry, neurocognitive functioning, among others in order to study the various fields of psychology. People are attracted to the field of psychology for many reasons, some personally driven and others externally motivated. Many people associate psychology with talk therapy, but it is so much more than that. There are a range of career options and disciplines within psychology including: clinical, counseling, developmental, social, cognitive, among many others. The study of psychology provides practical insights that inform people lives in multiple domains. Working in the field of psychology will help an individual develop a diverse skill set including, strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking abilities.

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