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    This document provides an overview of the history and major areas of psychology. It discusses influential early psychologists like Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, and Carl Rogers and their theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanism. The major areas of psychology covered include biological, social, cognitive, personality, developmental, and clinical psychology. It also outlines several career paths for psychologists, such as clinical, educational, counseling, forensic, health, organizational, and academic psychology. In conclusion, it defines psychology as the science that studies behavior and the underlying cognitive and physiological processes, and the profession that applies this knowledge to practical problems.

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    This document provides an overview of the history and major areas of psychology. It discusses influential early psychologists like Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, and Carl Rogers and their theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanism. The major areas of psychology covered include biological, social, cognitive, personality, developmental, and clinical psychology. It also outlines several career paths for psychologists, such as clinical, educational, counseling, forensic, health, organizational, and academic psychology. In conclusion, it defines psychology as the science that studies behavior and the underlying cognitive and physiological processes, and the profession that applies this knowledge to practical problems.

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    This document provides an overview of the history and major areas of psychology. It discusses influential early psychologists like Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, and Carl Rogers and their theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanism. The major areas of psychology covered include biological, social, cognitive, personality, developmental, and clinical psychology. It also outlines several career paths for psychologists, such as clinical, educational, counseling, forensic, health, organizational, and academic psychology. In conclusion, it defines psychology as the science that studies behavior and the underlying cognitive and physiological processes, and the profession that applies this knowledge to practical problems.

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    History of Psychology

    PSYC1000E General Psychology


    Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) founder of psychoanalysis focused on dream analysis, unconsciousness, defense mechanism

    Dr. Kitty Y. F. Fung

    History of Psychology
    B. F. Skinner (1904-1990) behaviorism study observable behavior but not the internal mental states organisms tend to repeat response that lead to positive outcomes and not to repeat responses lead to neutral/negative outcome

    History of Psychology
    Carl Rogers (1905-1987) humanism unique qualities of human, potential for personal growth, freedom

    Major areas in Psychology


    Biological Psychology examine the role of genetic factors, brain, nervous system, neurotransmitters etc. in the regulation of behavior. Social Psychology focus on interpersonal behavior and the role of social forces in regulation of behavior. e.g., attitude formation, prejudice, attraction, intimate relationships and behavior in groups.

    Major areas in Psychology


    Cognitive Psychology study mental process such as memory, reasoning, language, problem solving, creativity and decision making. Personality Psychology seeking understanding of individuals consistency in behavior- personality. to find out factors that influence personality and methods of personality assessment.

    Major areas in Psychology


    Developmental Psychology examine human development process across life span (e.g., mental function changes & body function changes across different stages of life) Clinical Psychology study range of psychological disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance abuse, eating disorders) focus on finding causes, effective treatment & prevention method of the disorders.

    Further training professionals required Psychology:


    Clinical Psychologist It is a professional to evaluate, make diagnosis and provide treatment for those exhibit mental or emotional disorders. Educational Psychologist It is a professional to concern with children's learning and development, working primarily in schools with teachers and parents.

    Further training professionals required Psychology:


    Counseling Psychologist
    Their focus is helping people cope and adjust to the stresses and strains of life through interpersonal dialogue and a variety of treatment therapies.

    Further training professionals required Psychology:


    Forensic Psychologist
    They undertakes their work in the criminal and civil justice field.

    Health Psychologist
    They apply psychological methods to the study of behavior relevant to health, illness and health care.

    Organizational Psychologist
    They concern with the performance of people at work and in training, how organizations function and how individuals and small groups behave at work.

    Academic Psychologist
    Psychologists work in university or private research centers and in business, nonprofit and governmental organizations.

    What is Psychology
    Psychology is the science that studies behavior and the physiological and cognitive processes that underlie it, and it is the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems (Weiten, 2001)

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