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Human Behavior: An Introduction to Psychology

Delve into the study of the mind and behavior to unravel the complexities of human actions and reactions. Learn about personality, cognitive activities, and the goals of psychology in observing, describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling behavior. Discover how psychology is applied in the working world and explore contemporary psychological perspectives.

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Human Behavior: An Introduction to Psychology

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  1. PsychologyThe Study of the Mind Why do we act the way we do? What do we call our individual Behaviors?

  2. 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

  3. 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?

  4. Contemporary Psychological Perspectives

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