Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental

processes in certain contexts.

• Emphasizes the observation, description, explanation and

prediction of behavior.

• Provides tools to better understand how people think and

act.

BEHAVIOUR

To gather data, observe, explain and predict

behaviour.

MENTAL PROCESS

include thoughts, feelings and motives that each of us

experience privately and cannot be observed by

another person.

CONTEXT

Refers to the historical, economic, social and cultural factors that influence mental process and behavior.

SCIENCE

Using systematic methods to observe, explain and predict behaviour