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Psychology Introduction - Tamil
Psychology Introduction - Tamil
S. Yogaranee
Department of Educational
Psychology
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The scientific study of the behavior of individuals
and their mental processes.
(American Psychological Association)
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• Abnormal Psychology is the study of abnormal behavior and
psychopathology. This specialty area is focused on research and
treatment of a variety of mental disorders and is linked to
psychotherapy, and clinical psychology.
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Biological Psychology, also known as biopsychology, studies
how biological processes influence the mind and behavior. This
area is closely linked to neuroscience and utilizes tools such as
MRI and PET scans to look at brain injury or brain abnormalities.
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Clinical Psychology is focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment of mental disorders. It is also considered the largest
employment area within psychology.
Cognitive Psychology is the study of human thought processes and
cognitions. Cognitive psychologists study topics such as attention,
memory, perception, decision-making, problem-solving, and language
acquisition.