Understanding the Study of the Human Mind and Behavior
An introduction to psychology, exploring its evolution and the two main branches: experimental and applied.
00:00:00 A brief introduction to psychology, exploring the study of the human mind and behavior and its applications in various fields.
🔍 Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior, aiming to understand why people do the things they do.
💡 It is a diverse field that can be applied in various areas, including marketing persuasion, understanding children's behavior, and conducting scientific research.
🧠 The word 'psychology' comes from the Greek words for soul and study, emphasizing its focus on studying the mind and behavior.
00:01:03 An introduction to psychology, exploring its evolution and the two main branches: experimental and applied. Addresses questions of why and what, and how to apply research for positive change.
The field of psychology began in 1879 with the creation of the first psychology lab by Wilhelm Wundt.
Psychology has two main branches: experimental psychology and applied psychology.
Experimental psychology focuses on research and answering questions of why and what.
Applied psychology applies the research findings to real-world situations and focuses on the question of how.
Examples of applied psychology include counseling, therapy, clinical psychology, and applied behavior analysis.
00:02:06 Learn the basics of psychology - how to address bad behavior and mental disorders. Comment with topics you're interested in. Subscribe for more.
🔑 Psychology can help understand and address bad behavior in children and mental disorders in individuals.
✨ Psychology is a vast field with various directions and topics to explore.
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