“Social Psychology” is the study of individuals in relation to the individuals. It is a very broad area that includes such problems as the way in which people perceive others, liking and disliking, helping, obedience, the forming of opinions and attitudes, persuasion, and behavior in group situation.
The area under social psychology includes:
- ATTITUDE:
(a) Attitude is [...]
October 24th, 2008 by admin
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER is a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning relating to, or arising in mind.
The study of maladjusted human being ( the one who has lost his subjective well being, have disturbed social relations, evaluation of reality is altered, can not use his capacities [...]
October 24th, 2008 by admin
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History of Psychology
Psychology = Psyche (That which is responsible for one’s thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason) + logy (a science or study)
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“KNOW THY SELF, FOR ONCE WE KNOW OURSELVES, WE MAY LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR OURSELVES, OTHERWISE WE NEVER SHALL”. – Socrates
The quest for understanding mind has [...]
October 24th, 2008 by admin
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Forensic - Used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
Psychology - The science of mental life
The American Board of Forensic Psychology and the American Psychology-Law Society (1995) define forensic psychology as:
The professional practice by psychologists within the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, neuro psychology, and [...]
October 24th, 2008 by admin
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# Moderate use of alcohol is normal, but alcohol ABUSE or DEPENDENCE is a serious problem. While some research suggests that small amounts of
alcohol may have beneficial cardiovascular effects, there is widespread agreement that heavier drinking can lead to health problems.
For most adults, moderate alcohol use–no more than two drinks a day for men [...]
October 9th, 2008 by admin
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- ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES,NEW DELHI-110029
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND DEADDICTION CENTRE
TEL:6864851,6561123
- CGHS PSYCHIATRY CENTER
East Kidwai Nagar Dispensary, New Delhi-110023
Tel: 4623767
- DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIA HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY,
Tel : 3365525, 3403309, and 3361948
- Indra Gandhi ESI Hospital
Jhilmil Delhi-110095
Tel :2152197,2151329
- ESI Hospital ,Baisaidarapur, Ring Road New Delhi-110015
Tel: 5440686,5440927
- ESI Hospital ,Sector 15,Rohini ,New [...]
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SELF HELP Academic Underachievement
There are many reasons for underachievement by a student (normal, gifted). Reasons could be BIOLOGICAL, (poor vision, hearing, etc), PSYCHOLOGICAL (lack of reinforcement, peer pressure, distractions, etc), or SOCIOCULTURAL (socioeconomic status, education of parent, etc).
Academic underachievement occurs when the student performs poorer than expected performance (poorer than might have been predicted from [...]
October 5th, 2008 by admin
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DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
or UNIPOLAR DISORDER
Introduction
For nearly 2,500 years, mood disorders have been described as one of the most common illnesses of humankind, but only recently have they commanded major public health interest. The World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked depression fourth in a list of the most urgent health problems worldwide.
DEPRESSIVE DISORDER is also known [...]
October 2nd, 2008 by admin
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