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    What is psychology?

    Psychology is the study of both the mind and human behavior. Psychology has
    several branches and sub-fields, including clinical psychology, human
    development, cognitive process, social behavior, health, and even sports. Through
    the help of various case studies, observations, and surveys, psychology provides
    deeper insights basically, it has into the thoughts, feelings, actions, and goals of
    individuals.

    Describe

    The first goal of psychology is to describe the actual phenomenon in which


    humans and animals behave in different situations. By describing a problem, an
    issue, or behavior, psychologists can distinguish between normal and abnormal
    behavior, allowing them to gain a better understanding and a more accurate
    perspective of human and animal behavior, thoughts, and actions.

    To achieve this goal, psychologists use a variety of research methods, including


    surveys, case studies, natural observation, and self-assessment tests. Through these
    scientific methods, behavior can be described in minute detail and as objectively as
    possible. Once the action has been described, the information gathered is used as
    the basis to further study the behavior that just occurred.

    Explain

    Once a specific behavior has been described, psychologists then attempt to go


    beyond the obvious and explain why people act the way they do. Through a series
    of rigorous tests, scientific experiments, and observations, psychology expounds
    on the reason behind someone’s actions. Explaining behavior provides answers to
    why people behave the way they do under different circumstances.

    Throughout the history of psychology, many theories have been formulated to


    explain all aspects of human behavior. While some are classified as mini theories
    (those that focus on minor aspects of human thoughts and action), a large part of
    psychological studies revolves around the grand theories that encompass intricate
    details to explain everything about human psychology.

    Some of the well-known theories that explain all aspects of human psychology
    include Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning, which refers to a learning
    procedure where two kinds of biologically potent stimuli are linked together to
    produce a newly acquired learning response from an animal or a person.

    Predict

    Making predictions based on how people previously thought and acted is the third
    goal of psychology. By analyzing past observed behavior, psychological studies
    aim to predict and anticipate how a certain behavior will appear again in the future.
    This allows psychologists to form a pattern of behavior and better understand the
    underlying causes of people’s actions.

    Successfully predicting behavior is important to the last and most important goal in
    psychology, which is to control or change behavior.

    Control

    Aside from treating mental illnesses and enhancing well-being, changing or


    controlling human behavior is a huge focus of psychology. Various psychological
    studies about human behavior are used to influence, change, or control behavior
    using previously gathered data about human behavior.

    In psychology, there are a number of theories that deal with changing or


    controlling people’s behavior. Some of these widely known theories include the
    health belief model, the theory of planned behavior, diffusion of innovation theory,
    social cognitive theory, the transtheoretical model, and the social norms theory.

    Whether behavior can be successfully changed or controlled largely depends on


    one’s ability to accurately define a behavioral issue, assess the fundamental causes
    of these problems, and develop and implement theory and evidence-based
    interventions.

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