1. FACULTY MEMBERS SUMAIYA ANWAR AND SAFINA BINTE ENAYET Psychosocial Counselor And Lecturer Counseling Unit, BRAC University Date: 11/01/2016 PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

2. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PSY 101 Lecture 1 Spring 2016

3. Does psychology have any importance in life????

4. According to World Health Organization (WHO) – Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

6. What is Mental Health/Psychological Health?

7. What is Mental health/Psychological Health?? According to World Health Organization (WHO) – Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

8. Cont… Mental health is defined as –  a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential  can cope with the normal stresses of life  can work productively and fruitfully  is able to make a contribution to her or his community

9. What is Psychology???

10. Psychology is a science of Behavior and Mental Process.

11. Psychology’s Subfields

12. SubfieldDescription Experimental PsychologyThe process of sensing, perceiving, learning and thinking about the world. Developmental Psychology Examines how people grow and change from the moment of conception through death. Counseling PsychologyHelping process that enable people to develop self understanding and make positive changes in their lives. Clinical PsychologyDeals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorder. Educational PsychologyConcerned with teaching and learning process. Environmental Psychology Considers the relationships between people and their physical environment.

13. Psychology’s Subfields SubfieldDescription Social PsychologyStudy of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. Health PsychologyExplores the relationship between psychological factors and physical ailments or diseases. Cognitive PsychologyFocus on the study of higher mental process. School PsychologyDevoted to counseling children in elementary and secondary schools who have academic or emotional problems. Industrial/Organizati onal Psychology Concerned with the psychology of workplace. Sport PsychologyApplies psychology to athletic activity and exercise.

14. Why Do Psychology? What about Intuition and Common Sense? The Scientific Attitude Critical Thinking

15. Why Do Psychology? What about Intuition and Common Sense? We cannot rely solely on intuition and common sense. Because hindsight bias and judgmental overconfidence.

16. Why Do Psychology? The Scientific Attitude Characteristics of Scientific Inquiry  Curiosity (a passion to explore and understand without misleading)  Skepticism  Humility Scientific Attitude Prepares Us To Think Smarter

17. Why Do Psychology Critical Thinking Examines -  assumptions  discerns hidden values  evaluates evidence  assesses conclusions Smart Thinking, Called Critical Thinking

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