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Psychology The Study of the Mind. Why do we act the way we do? What do we call our individual Behaviors?. Psychology- Introduction. PERSONALITY- The distinct patterns of behavior, including thoughts and feelings, that characterize a person’s adaptation to life.
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PsychologyThe Study of the Mind Why do we act the way we do? What do we call our individual Behaviors?
Psychology- Introduction • PERSONALITY- The distinct patterns of behavior, including thoughts and feelings, that characterize a person’s adaptation to life. • Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes • Behavior is any action that others can observe or measure • Cognitive activities- private mental activities, including dreams, thoughts and memories
Goals of psychology • Goals of psychology is for scientists to • Observe • Describe • Explain • Predict • and control the events they study. • A better understanding of behaviors, enables psychologists to explain , predict, and control behavior • How can we use psychology in the working world? • How is psychology used in our world?