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1 What is Psychology?

2 Psychology Psychology is the study of the human mind and its mental states. It includes the study of the characteristics of temperament and the behaviour of a person or group. Psychologists aim to describe, predict, and control behaviour and mental processes.

3 The Major Schools of Psychology
There are numerous subfields within psychology. The major schools of psychology include: Behaviourism Psychoanalysis Humanism Cognitive

4 Psychology vs. Psychiatry

5 Let’s Watch a Video to Get More Informed!

6 Source: Haskings-Winner, J. et al. (2011). Social Science: An Introduction. Toronto, ON, Canada: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, p. 8 & 55.


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