Psychopathology
Psychopathology
We now know that all human beings are touched in one way or another by mental disturbance in their lives, either directly through their own struggles to deal with mental disorders or indirectly through affected friends or relatives whose troubled behavior we cannot ignore. Psychopathology is not about “them.” It’s about all of us.
Psychological disorders both fascinate and are of concern to scientists and the general public. Why people exhibit psychological disorders, how they express their disturbances, and how such behaviors can be prevented and treated are questions that continue to intrigue us.
As you will learn, there are many different types of psychological disorders, and each is caused by the interaction of many different factors and can be considered from many different perspectives. You will also learn about how individuals understand, cope with, and recover from psychological disorders.
The aim of this book is to sensitize readers to a wide range of psychological disorders and to provide them with resources upon which they can rely to learn and understand the content to deal responsibly with these issues. The goals are to provide a foundation for the subject. The book is aimed primarily at those who are studying psychology at post graduate level either regular or by distance learning mode. However, it is also a useful starting point for students encountering the subject for the first time at degree level or other courses.
Psychotherapeutic Methods
Psychotherapeutic Methods
Psychotherapy is one of the great inventions of the last half of 20th century. With psychotherapeutic methods, we have a way that helps individuals transform their lives. Psychotherapy has been described as a ‘talking cure’ and it is certainly true that these processes can offer a successful non-medical alternative in the treatment of depression, anxiety, psychosis, etc.
The aim of this book is to sensitize readers to a wide range of psychotherapeutic methods and to provide them with resources upon which they can rely to learn and understand the content to deal responsibly with these issues. The goals are to provide a foundation for the subject. The book is aimed primarily at those who are studying psychology at post graduate level either regular or by distance learning mode. However, it is also a useful starting point for students encountering the subject for the first time at degree level or other courses.
Research Methods in Psychology
The research methods subject is among the most frequently required in the psychology major—and with good reason. For psychology students, the study of research methods is important primarily because it prepares them to be effective consumers of psychological research and because it promotes critical thinking skills and attitudes that are applicable in many areas of life.
Social Psychology
Social Psychology is one of the most captivating, dynamic and popular areas of psychology. Associated with personality, as it operates in a world full of personalities, basically it is a scientific study of human behavior in society. It studies human behavior in groups and that how human behavior is influenced by others. It attempts to understand the socio-psychological causes and motives of human behavior in groups. Social Psychology has a very wide significance in the modern world.
