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Class Note 5
Class Note 5
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. It seeks to understand and
explain how people think, act, and feel.
Key Concepts:
1. Behavioral Psychology: Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they are
learned.
2. Cognitive Psychology: Studies mental processes like perception, memory, and
problem-solving.
3. Developmental Psychology: Examines how people grow and change from infancy
through old age.
4. Clinical Psychology: Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and
behavioral disorders.
Major Theories:
Methods of Research: