PSYCHOLOGY

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Psychology
Psychology studies human behavior, social behavior,

development, and cognitive processes, influencing

education, healthcare, business, and legal systems. It plays a

crucial role in understanding brain functions and mental

processes.
A psychologist is a trained mental health professional who

helps individuals manage mental health challenges, diagnoses

disorders and creates treatment plans in private practice or

various settings.
4 Types of Psychology
• Clinical psychology - Provides counseling for mental and
behavioral health care, focusing on specific age groups or
disorders.
• Cognitive psychology - Studies mental processes, helping
individuals overcome problem behaviors and address
issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management.
• Behavioral psychology- Posits that all behaviors are
influenced by conditioning, with classical and operant
conditioning being the main types.
• Biopsychology- Studies the brain, behavior, and evolution
in non-human mammals, examining sensory processes,
learning, motivation, decision-making, reward, emotion,
and reproduction.

PSYCHOLOGY IN BUSINESS
Social psychology-based advertising Health psychology examines the impact
strategies utilize the scarcity
principle, consensus, demonstrate
popularity, and build familiarity in
businesses.
Psychology in:
PSYCHOLOGY IN HEALTH
of biological, social, and psychological
factors on health and illness, focusing on
patient management, medical adherence,
and effective pain control strategies.
PSYCHOLOGY IN RELATIONSHIPS
Psychology positively impacts relationships,
mental and physical health, and social bonds.
Relationship therapy improves
communication, promoting a positive
outlook and avoiding abusive or ridiculing
behavior.
 Psychology in:
PSYCHOLOGY IN POLITICS
Political psychology explores how beliefs,
motivation, perception, and socialization
influence individual relationships, impacting
politics through early personality traits, civic
engagement, and voter turnout.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE
Workplace psychology is the application of
psychological principles to improve
workplace environments, identify and resolve
issues, enhance morale, and boost employee
satisfaction.
PSYCHOLOGY IN EDUCATION
Educational psychology studies human learning
and retention in classrooms, focusing on
emotional, social, and cognitive processes. It
aims to understand individual learning and
improve educational outcomes for all ages.
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of-psychology-in-action/)