Sinopsis
Psychology is the scientifi c study of behavior and mental processes. The simplicity of this definition is in some ways deceiving, concealing ongoing debates about how broad the scope of psychology should be. Should psychologists limit themselves to the study of outward, observable behavior? Is it possible to study thinking scientifi - cally? Should the fi eld encompass the study of such diverse topics as physical and mental health, perception, dreaming, and motivation? Is it appropriate to focus solely on human behavior, or should the behavior of other species be included? Most psychologists would argue that the fi eld should be receptive to a variety of viewpoints and approaches. Consequently, the phrase behavior and mental processes in the definition of psychology must be understood to mean many things: It encompasses not just what people do but also their thoughts, emotions, perceptions, reasoning processes, memories, and even the biological activities that maintain bodily functioning. Psychologists try to describe, predict, and explain human behavior and mental processes, as well as helping to change and improve the lives of people and the world in which they live. They use scientifi c methods to fi nd answers that are far more valid and legitimate than those resulting from intuition and speculation, which are often inaccurate
Content
- Introduction to Psychology
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- Sensation and Perception
- States of Consciousness
- Learning
- Memory
- Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
- Motivation and Emotion
- Development
- Personality
- Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being
- Psychological Disorders
- Treatment of Psychological Disorders
- Social Psychology
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