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What is Psychology?

Psychology is a science that studies human behaviours and mental activities. The English term “Psychology” is originated from “ψυχή” (soul) and “λογια” (study of) in Greek. 

 
There are various fields in psychology, each carrying a different focus on psychological studies and together covering a wide study discipline. Below are some of the examples: 
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Applied

Sport Psychology

Theoretical
 

Social Psychology

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Criminal Psychology

Developmental Psychology

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Educational Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

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OTHER DISCIPLINES
Other disciplines that concern human mind and behaviours are related to psychology as well, such as urban studies, sociology, human factors engineering and linguistics.
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Sociology
Linguistics
城市建築模型
人群抗議
Urban Studies
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