Psychology is a science
which concerns itself with the study of behaviour, both
human and animal, and therefore interrelates with other
disciplines such as philosophy, biology and sociology.
In the minds of most though, psychology is connected
with the treatment of mental disorders (clinical
psychology) or assisting the resolution of relationship
problems (counselling psychology). Few realized that as
the study of human and animal interaction involves how
these organisms perceive the world around them and how
they react to these perceptions, this interaction may be
observed in all areas of human activity.
Psychologists therefore search for answer to the
question why. From this research they develop theories
of human functioning, often developing new approaches to
current knowledge. From this perspective it can be seen
that both normal and abnormal behaviour are the
psychologists domain.
However the cornerstone of psychological practice still
revolves around the examination and treatment of mental
and emotional problems whatever the trigger or area of
concern. Be it stress related to the working
environment, trauma or shock following a catastrophic
life event or the development of a particular form of
mental illness such as schizophrenia. Here from
research, whether independently or within a
multidisciplinary team, the psychologist attempts to
offer answers and formulate treatment methods.
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