PSYCHOLOGY

Taline Makram Al Masri  - 20-5-2023

As social scientists, psychologists aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups. A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a psychologist. Some psychologists can also be classified as behavioral or cognitive scientists .

Some  psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior. Others explore the psychological and neurobiological processes that underlie cognitive functions and behaviors. Psychologists are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experience, motivation, brain functioning, and personality. Psychologists interests extend to interpersonal relationships, psychological resilience, family resilience, and other areas within social psychology. 

 Research  psychologists employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables. Some clinical and counseling psychologists rely on symbolic interpretation.  While psychologic knowledge is often applied to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems, it is also directed towards understanding and solving problems in several spheres of human activity. By many accounts psychology ultimately aims to benefit society.   Many psychologists are involved in some kind of therapeutic role, practicing psychotherapy in clinical, counseling, or school settings.

Other psychologists conduct scientific research on a wide range of topics related to mental processes and behavior.   

Typically the latter group of psychologists work in academic settings, for example:  (University, medical schools, or hospitals).

Another group of psychologists are employed in industrial and organizational settings.  Yet Others are involved in work on human development, aging, sports, health, forensic science, education and the media.