Unveiling opens doors to the intricate workings of the human mind. Psychology, the science of behavior and mental processes, encompasses many phenomena, from subconscious motivations to social interactions. Through exploring psychological theories and groundbreaking research, we gain insights into the complexities of human behavior. From the subtle influences of cognitive biases to the profound implications of childhood experiences, psychology illuminates the hidden forces shaping our thoughts, feelings, and actions. By unraveling these secrets, we unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, paving the way for personal growth and societal change. Psychology Image by freepik According to the American Psychological Association, psychology is the factual study of the brain and conduct. Psychologists continuously study and understand mental processes, brain functions, and behaviour. Psychology is a new science, with most advances happening over the past 150 years. Psychology is a broad and sophisticated field. With time, as the understanding of the human mind and behaviour expanded, many specialized sectors or branches of psychology emerged, including developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and social psychology. Source and history Image by freepik The word ‘Psychology’ originates from two Greek words, Psyche (meaning soul, life, spirit, or breath) and logos (meaning the study of). Wilhelm Wundt (1832 – 1920) was a German Scientist who was the first person to be named as a Psychologist. His famous book entitled Principles of Psychological Mental Health was published in 1873. Wundt desired to understand the human experience. He wanted to discern human consciousness and believed it should be a scientific field of study. The word Mental health materialized in literature as early as the 16th and 17th centuries. His words conceded that psychology is the science that examines mental phenomena, which is psychology’s prompt to detach from religion and philosophy. Early Philosophers spent their time speculating about how the world works, why we are here, and why people behave as they do. Eminent French Philosopher Rene Descartes (1596 – 1650) set the foundation for reading the mind with his suggested dualism. In disparity, the body is a mechanical system that needs research and investigation. Isolating the concepts of mind and body illuminated the need to study the mind. He believed that feeling the skull could disclose certain traits associated with a particular function and area in the brain. Perspectives Of Psychology ● Behavioural Psychology It gained prominence with B.F., emerging around the 1910s and 1920s with John Watson’s work. Skinner in the 1930s and 1940s. This perspective accentuates observable behaviours and the surrounding role. ● Psychodynamic Perspective Image by freepik Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939) accentuated the unconscious mind and early experiences. Freud’s psychoanalysis was the original psychodynamic theory, but the ps

1. Unveiling The Secrets Of Psychology
Unveiling opens doors to the intricate workings of the human mind. Psychology, the science
of behavior and mental processes, encompasses many phenomena, from subconscious
motivations to social interactions. Through exploring psychological theories and
groundbreaking research, we gain insights into the complexities of human behavior. From
the subtle influences of cognitive biases to the profound implications of childhood
experiences, psychology illuminates the hidden forces shaping our thoughts, feelings, and
actions. By unraveling these secrets, we unlock a deeper understanding of ourselves and
others, paving the way for personal growth and societal change.
Psychology

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According to the American Psychological Association, psychology is the factual study of the
brain and conduct. Psychologists continuously study and understand mental processes,
brain functions, and behaviour. Psychology is a new science, with most advances
happening over the past 150 years. Psychology is a broad and sophisticated field. With
time, as the understanding of the human mind and behaviour expanded, many specialized
sectors or branches of psychology emerged, including developmental psychology, clinical
psychology, and social psychology.
Source and history

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The word ‘Psychology’ originates from two Greek words, Psyche (meaning soul, life, spirit,
or breath) and logos (meaning the study of). Wilhelm Wundt (1832 – 1920) was a German
Scientist who was the first person to be named as a Psychologist.
His famous book entitled Principles of Psychological Mental Health was published in 1873.
Wundt desired to understand the human experience. He wanted to discern human
consciousness and believed it should be a scientific field of study.
The word Mental health materialized in literature as early as the 16th and 17th centuries.
His words conceded that psychology is the science that examines mental phenomena,
which is psychology’s prompt to detach from religion and philosophy.

4. Early Philosophers spent their time speculating about how the world works, why we are
here, and why people behave as they do.
Eminent French Philosopher Rene Descartes (1596 – 1650) set the foundation for reading
the mind with his suggested dualism. In disparity, the body is a mechanical system that
needs research and investigation. Isolating the concepts of mind and body illuminated the
need to study the mind.
He believed that feeling the skull could disclose certain traits associated with a particular
function and area in the brain.
Perspectives Of Psychology
● Behavioural Psychology
It gained prominence with B.F., emerging around the 1910s and 1920s with John Watson’s
work. Skinner in the 1930s and 1940s. This perspective accentuates observable behaviours
and the surrounding role.
● Psychodynamic Perspective

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Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939) accentuated the unconscious mind and early experiences.
Freud’s psychoanalysis was the original psychodynamic theory, but the psychodynamic
approach as a whole includes all theories that were based on his suggestions, e.g., Jung
(1964), Adler (1927), and Erikson (1950).
● Humanistic Perspective

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Appeared in the 1950s and 1960s as a reaction to behaviorism and psychoanalysis. Carl
Rogers and Abraham Maslow are the foremost figures.
● Cognitive Perspective
Became dominant around the 1950s and 1960s as a response to behaviorism. Important
figures involve Jean Piaget and Aaron Beck.
● Sociocultural Perspective

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Achieved eminence in the latter half of the 20th century, emphasizing the impacts of social
interactions, cultural practices, and environmental circumstances on individual behaviour
and cognitive processes.
● Ecological Perspective
Initiated by Urie Bronfenbrenner in the 1970s, this perspective examines the multi-layered
power of an individual’s betterment.
How is psychology used in everyday life?

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Psychology can help your daily life by improving communication, relationships, and coping
skills. Self-improvement your mental health and well-being.
By studying mental health, you can discern people and the world around you better and use
that knowledge to improve your own life and the lives of others.
Conclusion
Growth and expansion have been a constant in American mental health. In the latter part of
the 20th century, developmental, social, and personality psychology made vital contributions

9. to our understanding of what it means to be human. Today, neuroscience is enjoying
enormous interest and growth.
As mentioned at the initiation of the module, it is a challenge to cover the history of mental
health in such a short space. Errors of omission and commission are likely in such a
discriminatory review. The history of mental health helps to set a step upon which the story
of mental health can be told. This summary provides a glimpse into the depth and rich
content offered by the history of mental health.
The learning modules in the Noba psychology collection all elaborate on the foundation
created by our shared past.
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