psychology and its branches

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COLLEGE OF NURSINGJPMC KARACHI

PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY

&

ITS BRANCHES

FACULTY

MADAM NAHEED

DISCIPLINE: "PSYCHIATRIC NURSING"

PRSENTED BY

GROUP "A"

1MUHAMMAD UMAIR

2SHAFIQUE DILBEER

3WAQAS AHMEED

4NAZAKAT ALI

5GHULAM MOIH-UD-DIN

6HAIDER ALI


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OBJECTIVES:

1.INTRODUCTION

2.DEFINITION

3.BRANCHES OF PSYCHOLOGY

Abnormal Psychology

Behavioral Psychology

Biopsychology

Cognitive Psychology

Comparative PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology

Educational Psychology

Experimental Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Personality Psychology

Social Psychology


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Psychology

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?

As the science of behavior and mental processes,

psychology is an extremely broad discipline. It seeks to

both describe and explain every aspect of human thought,feelings, perceptions, and actions

Psychology as Science:

As a science, psychology relies on the scientificmethod to findanswers to questions. This method involves careful observation andcollection of data, efforts to explain observations by developingtheories about relationships and causes, and the systematic testing ofhypotheses (or predictions) to rule out theories that aren't valid.Pseudoscience's, such as astrology or palm-reading, do not basetheir practices and theories


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Psychology:The systematic, scientific study of behaviors & mental processesmakes use of the scientific methodempirical - relies on evidence

Branches of PsychologyThere are a number of unique and distinctive branches of

psychology. Each branch looks at questions and problems from a

different perspective. While each branch has its own focus onpsychological problems or concerns, all areas share a commongoal of studying and explaining human thought and behavior.

The following are some of the major branches of psychology

within the field today.

1. Abnormal PsychologyAbnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that looks at psychopathology and abnormalbehavior. The term covers a broad range of disorders, from depression to obsession-compulsion to sexual deviation and many more. Counselors, clinical psychologists, andpsychotherapists often work directly in this field.

2. Behavioral PsychologyBehavioral psychology, also known as behaviorism, is a theory of learning based upon the ideathat all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. While this branch of psychologydominated the field during the first part of the twentieth century, its hold loosened during the1950s. However, behavioral techniques remain a mainstay in therapy, education and manyother areas.

3. BiopsychologyThe branch of psychology focused on the study of how the brain influences behavior is often

known as biopsychology, although it has also been called physiological psychology, behavioralneuroscience and psychobiology.

4. Cognitive PsychologyCognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on internal states, such asmotivation, problem solving, decision-making, thinking, and attention. This area of psychologyhas continued to grow since it began taking hold in the 1960s.


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5. Comparative PsychologyComparative psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the study of animalbehavior. The study of animal behavior can lead to a deeper and broader understanding ofhuman psychology.

6. Developmental PsychologyThis branch of psychology looks at development throughout the lifespan, from childhood toadulthood. The scientific study of human development seeks to understand and explain howand why people change throughout life. This includes all aspects of human growth, includingphysical, emotional, intellectual, social, perceptual, and personality development. Topics

studied in this field include everything from prenatal development to Alzheimer's disease.

7. Educational PsychologyEducational psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with schools, teachingpsychology, educational issues, and student concerns. Educational psychologists often studyhow students learn or work directly with students, parents, teachers and administrators toimprove student outcomes.

8. Experimental PsychologyExperimental psychology is the branch of psychology that utilizes scientific methods toresearch the brain and behavior. Many of these techniques are also used by other areas inpsychology to conduct research on everything from childhood development to social issues.

9. Forensic PsychologyForensic psychology is a specialty area that deals with issues related to psychology and thelaw. Forensic psychologists perform a wide variety of duties, including providing testimony incourt cases, assessing children in suspected child abuse cases, preparing children to givetestimony and evaluating the mental competence of criminal suspects.

10. Personality PsychologyThis branch of psychology is focused on the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior thatmake a person unique. Some of the best-known theories in psychology have arisen from thisfield, including Freud's stage theory of psychosexual development and Erikson's theory ofpsychosocial development.

11. Social PsychologySocial psychology seeks to explain and understand social behavior and looks at diverse topicsincluding group behavior, social interactions, leadership, nonverbal communication and socialinfluences on decision-making.

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