Introduction to
Psychology
What is
Psychology ?
• Psychology is defined as
the scientific study of
behavior and mental
processes.
• It relies on objective
research methods and
systematic scientific
approaches to answer
particular questions.
Difference between Philosophy and Psychology
Philosophy
Psychology
What is the importance of psychology?
Subfields
• Behavioral and
neuroscience
• Cognitive
• Developmental
• Personality, etc.
Working in Psychology
The roots of psychology
STRUCTURALISM
FUNCTONALISM
GESTALT
Today's Perspective
Controversies