Description

In addition to being frequently used to diagnose and treat mental health issues, psychological knowledge also aims to comprehend and address issues in a variety of human endeavours. According to many views, psychology eventually serves society. Most psychologists work in clinical, counselling, or educational settings and play some sort of therapeutic function. Many work in university psychology departments or teach in other academic settings, conducting scientific study on a variety of subjects relating to mental processes and behaviour. Some work in business and industrial contexts, or in fields including human growth and ageing, sports, medicine, and the media, in addition to forensics and other legal specialties. The text "Principles of Psychology" was specifically developed in accordance with the course syllabus. The text of this book has been prepared in a unique and thorough manner, and it has been explained in a straightforward manner so that students will have no trouble understanding and learning about it. The author will be appreciative to readers who point out errors and omissions that suggest more care should have been taken.