psychology

what is psychology?

psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour

what does the mind do?

it studies internal processes like thoughts, memories, feelings and problem solving

what is developmental psychology?

the study of how people change and grow throughout their lives

what is biological psychology?

the study of how the brain and biology influence behaviour

how do psychologists collect data and test their ideas?

they use experiments, case studies and observations

which greek words form the term “psychology”

psyche (meaning soul or mind) and logos (meaning study)

what is cognitive psychology?

it focuses on thinking, memory, and how people learn

what is social psychology?

it examines how people change and grow over their lives

what is clinical psychology?

it helps treat emotional problems and mental health disorders

what is the difference between clinical and social psychology?

clinical treats mental health disorders. social studies how groups affect actions

what internal processes does cognitive psychology focus on?

thinking, memory, learning and problem solving