PSYCHOLOGY

PREPARED BY: MARIANNE DELOS SANTOS

XYRA DELA PENA
ANDREI JOHN LOYOLA
SIEMARK BEGIL
JOHN REY CRISALDO
PSYCHOLOGY comes from the greek word
Psyche-soul; logos-science
According to merriam-webster, Psychology is the
mental or behavioral characteristics of an individual or
group. The study of mind and behavior in relation to a
particular field of knowledge or activity.
PSYCHOLOGISTS –the one who study psychology
 William Wundt

- He is the philosopher-physician who joined the

field of philosophy and natural science to create
the academic discipline of psychology.
 Wilhelm Wundt
- He developed the first scientific labaratory in
psychology
- He was also known to be “the father of modern
psychology”
Psychology simply means “STUDY OF THE SOUL OR
MIND”
Psychology is really a very new science, with most
advances happening over the past 150 years or so.
However, its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece,
400 500 years BC.
The emphasis was a philosophical one, with great thinkers
such as Socrates influencing Plato, who in turn influenced
Aristotle. Philosophers used to discuss many topics now
studied by modern psychology, such as memory, free will,
attraction etc.
Psychology deals with the following:

• (1) Mental processes;

• (2) Their expressions in behaviour,

• (3) Their concomitant physiological processes;

• (4) Their external stimuli;

• (5) Animal behaviour, human mind, normal behaviour, and

abnormal behaviour; and

• (6) The peculiar traits and the objective products of collective

behaviour.
There are 5 methods
in Psychology
• INSPECTION METHOD
• OBSERVATION METHOD
• EXPERIMENTAL METHOD
• SURVEY METHOD
• EMPIRICAL METHOD
1. INSPECTION METHOD

Psychologists obtain data from the subject or

participants feelings and experiences. Data are then
analyzed and interpreted.
2. OBSERVATION METHOD

This is both visual and oral. Psychologists

applying this method examine the subject in the
laboratory, classroom or institution. He records his
observation and later analyzes them.
3. EXPERIMENTAL METHOD

This is testing a theory by accurate trial of

controlled situation; psychological experiment
rechecked how certain belief is.
4. SURVEY METHOD
This method utilizes questionnaire to obtain
data from a large group of sample. Interview is
also applied in this method when sources of
respondents are not large.
5. EMPIRICAL METHOD

This is obtaining data by way of direct or

indirect experience. Recorded data is analyzed both
quantitatively and qualitatively.
THERE ARE 9
TYPES OF
PSYCHOLOGY
1. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
2. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
3. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
4. EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
5. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
6. LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY
7. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
8. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
9. PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
1. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

This concerns the basic principles of human

behavior. It attempts to explain the why and how
people behave in a way under certain situation.
2. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology

concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental
illness, abnormal behavior, and psychiatric disorders.
Clinicians often work in private practices, but many also
work in community centers or at universities and colleges.
Others work in hospital settings or mental health clinics as
part of a collaborative team that may include physicians,
psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals.
3. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Abnormal psychology is the area that looks

at psychopathology and abnormal behavior. Mental
health professionals help assess, diagnose, and treat
a wide variety of psychological disorders including
anxiety and depression. Counselors, clinical
psychologists, and psychotherapists often work
directly in this field.
4. EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

These psychologists study the roots of

behavior and mental processes through natural
selection. They may believe that since we
originated from monkeys that may have to do with
our behavior.
5. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology

that focuses on internal mental states. This area of
psychology has continued to grow since it emerged in the
1960s. This area of psychology is centered on the science of
how people think, learn, and remember.
6. LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY

It deals with handling psychological issues.

It only differs on the legal point of view. Legal
psychologists assist investigators to analyze
testimonies of witnesses and victims.
7. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

is the branch of psychology concerned with schools,

teaching psychology, educational issues, and student
concerns. Educational psychologists often study how
students learn or work directly with students, parents,
teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes.
They might study how different variables influence
individual student outcomes. They also study topics such as
learning disabilities, giftedness, the instructional process,
and individual differences.
8. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

is an area that looks at human growth and

development over the lifespan. Theories often
focus on the development of cognitive abilities,
morality, social functioning, identity, and other life
areas.
9. PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY

focuses on understanding how personality

develops as well as the patterns of thoughts,
behaviors, and characteristics that make each
individual unique.
Top Reasons why you have to Study Psychology

1. You Learn Why People Can Act Strangely

2. You Learn to Do Research
3. You Learn About Mental Disorders and Treatment
Options
4. . You Gain Insight Into People's Behavior
IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLOGY

• It helps him understand deeper o himself a person.

• It helps him predict other human behavior as his basic
step to influence others to meet their desire or goal.
• How instinct and emotion govern human behavior as it is
already an accepted fact that human behavior is
forwarded by his instinct and emotion.
• To improve human understanding and solve human
problems in connection to mental health, education, care,
medicine, business and sports.