DEFINITION , MEANING, GOALS 0F PSYCHOLOGY

Question 1

definition ?

Answer 1

psychology is the study of human behaviour .

psychology have 3 definition .

1. psychology is the study of human and animal behaviour . it includes the application of behavioural science to human problems .
2. psychology is the study of human behaviour [ water bowers pillsburry { 1911}
3. psychology is the study of human behaviour and human relashionship. [ crow and crow ]

Question 2

from where it derived and its meaning ?

Answer 2

greek word
psyche - mind / soul
logus - study / science

psychology means ;

1. study of soul.
2. science of soul
3. science of mind
4. science of experience and behaviour .
5. science of human behaviour.

Question 3

goals

Answer 3

1. to describe behaviour and mental process .
2. understand behaviour and mental process.
3. predict behaviour and mental process.
4. control and modify behaviour and mental process.

4 main goals

1. describe [ behaviour ]
2. explain [ aspects]
3. predict [causes]
4. control and modify [ behaviour]

Question 4

father of psychology

Answer 4

william wundt [1832- 1920]