Psychology Summary
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. It investigates how we think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and with the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying that behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice. We are all interested in what makes people tick and how this understanding can help solve major problems in society. Psychology is a science and psychologists’ study human behaviour by observing, measuring, and testing, then arriving at conclusions that are rooted in sound scientific methodology. Applied or practising psychologists use the knowledge gained from this research in a wide range of settings and help people with all sorts of problems, working with them to bring about change for the better. Psychology is a subject that can contribute to all aspects of life and is useful in a range of work areas from medicine, education to business and human resources.