Class 11 Psychology Chapter1: What is Psychology? (English Notes)
Chapter:1 What is Psychology? Introduction Psychology is a discipline that deals with the study of human mind, behaviour, and experiences. It is both a natural science and a social science . As a natural science, psychology uses experiments and objective methods to understand mental processes. As a social science, it studies people in their cultural and social contexts. The importance of psychology lies in its ability to help us understand ourselves and others, reduce bias in judgments, and apply knowledge to improve life. What is Psychology? The word psychology originates from Greek: psyche means soul or mind, and logos means study . In ancient times, psychology was considered the study of the soul. Later, it became the study of the mind and consciousness. In modern times, psychology is defined as the scientific study of behaviour, experiences, and mental processes . Psychology focuses on ...