Archive for the 'psychology' Category

Social Psychology

Friday, October 24th, 2008

“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: [...]

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER

Friday, October 24th, 2008

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 well) shows that he [...]

History of Psychology

Friday, October 24th, 2008

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) Delphi Oracle >> “KNOW THY SELF, FOR ONCE WE KNOW OURSELVES, WE MAY LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR OURSELVES, OTHERWISE WE NEVER SHALL”. – Socrates The quest [...]

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY- Courses, brief definition and history

Friday, October 24th, 2008

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, [...]