Psychology Issues and Debates

Definition of Psychological science

Physiologic psychology (physiological psychology) the branch of psychology that studies the relationship between physiologic and psychologic processes.

social psychology psychology that focuses on social interaction, on the ways in which actions of others influence the behavior of an individual.

psy·chol·o·gy

(sī-kol'ŏ-jē),

The profession (for example, clinical psychology), scholarly discipline (academic psychology), and science (research psychology) concerned with the behavior of humans and animals, and related mental and physiologic processes.

[psycho- + G. logos, study]

psychology

/psy·chol·o·gy/ (si-kol´ah-je) the science dealing with the mind and mental processes, especially in relation to human and animal behavior.psycholog´icpsycholog´ical

analytic psychology psychology based on the concept of the collective unconscious and the complex.

child psychology the study of the development of the mind of the child.

clinical psychology the use of psychologic knowledge and techniques in the treatment of persons with emotional difficulties.

community psychology a broad term referring to the organization of community resources for the prevention of mental disorders.

criminal psychology the study of the mentality, motivation, and social behavior of criminals.

developmental psychology the study of behavioral change through the life span.

dynamic psychology that stressing the element of energy in mental processes.

environmental psychology the study of the effects of the physical and social environment on behavior.

experimental psychology the study of the mind and mental operations by the use of experimental methods.

physiologic psychology, physiological psychology the branch of psychology that studies the relationship between physiologic and psychologic processes.

social psychology that treating of the social aspects of mental life.

n. pl. psycholo·gies

1. The science that deals with mental processes and behavior.

2. The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, group, or activity: the psychology of war.

3. Subtle tactical action or argument used to manipulate or influence another: He used poor psychology on his employer when trying to make the point.

4. Philosophy The branch of metaphysics that studies the soul, the mind, and the relationship of life and mind to the functions of the body.

psychology (psych)

[sīkol′əjē]

Etymology: Gk, psyche + logos, science

1 the study of behavior and of the functions and processes of the mind, especially as related to the social and physical environment.

2 a profession that involves the practical applications of knowledge, skills, and techniques in the understanding of, prevention of, or solution to individual or social problems, especially in regard to the interaction between the individual and the physical and social environment.

3 the mental, motivational, and behavioral characteristics and attitudes of an individual or group of individuals. Kinds of psychology include analytic psychology, animal psychology, behaviorism, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, humanistic psychology, phenomenology, and social psychology. psychologic, psychological, adj. Psychiatry The discipline concerned with behavioral, mental and emotional processes, especially vis-á-vis human behavior. See Analytical psychology, Archetypal psychology, Clinical psychology, Depth psychology, Developmental psychology, Ego psychology, Evolutionary psychology, Gestalt psychology, Humanistic psychology, Individual psychology, Parapsychology, Process psychology, Psychological, Psychotherapy, Reverse psychology, Spiritual psychology, Transpersonal psychology. ()

Study of the behavior of humans and animals, and related mental and physiologic processes.

The scientific study of behaviour and its related mental processes. Psychology is concerned with such matters as memory, rational and irrational thought, intelligence, learning, personality, perceptions and emotions and their relationship to behaviour. ()

The profession (e.g., clinical psychology), scholarly discipline (academic psychology), and science (research psychology) concerned with the behavior of humans and animals, and related mental and physiologic processes.

psychology (sīkol´əjē),

1. the study of behavior and the functions and processes of the mind, especially as related to the social and physical environment.
2. a profession that involves the practical applications of knowledge, skills, and techniques in the understanding of, prevention of, or solution to individual or social problems, especially in regard to the interaction between the individual and the physical and social environment.

Patient discussion about psychology

Q. What is better- psychological help or medicinal? What treatment strategy should I choose to help me in depression?

A. I doubt the answer to this question has a generic answer for everyone and there's no way someone like myself could answer it for your paricular situation. Its something for medical professionals to determine. Start with your medical doctor. Doctors know most of the other doctors in your vicinity and make recomendations to see others if appropriate. It could be simple with some form of medication or could be counseling or both. Its worth every penny spent consulting your doctor to find out. You may have problems with stress or anxiety as well.