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Introduction to Psychology
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IN hat is
Psychology ?
Psychology is the science
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of understanding individuals -

animals as well as people .

Psychology is the scientific study

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of thought and behavior .

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It is both a clinical practice and a science .

Distinction is made between the science of psychology

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and popular psychology .

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folk psychology is a human
capacity to explain and

predict the behavior and mental state of other people .

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you should study Psychology ?
It makes you
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more aware of how people work .

It makes you
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more aware of how work

you .

It help you be effective in various paths

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can more career .

It can help relate better to others including family and friends

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you ,
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