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{{LCARS Page Title|What is psychology?|#6699cc}} | |||
'''Psychology''' is the study of the mind, as opposed to the brain. Psychology formulates its theories of behavior based upon the way the mind works, though not from a strictly biological basis. '''Bio/psych''', the study of the body/mind interaction is a fascinating but separate subject. | |||
Psychology operates within the realms of perception, consciousness and the unconscious or subconscious processes which contribute to the complex process of personality development. | |||
'''Personality''', in turn, is the exhibition or outward manifestation of a person’s world view, combined with temperament, and the driving force that determines how a person responds to and interacts with other people or situations. Through understanding personality, we are able to identify hindrances within one’s thinking processes which can adversely affect their interpersonal relationships, and also find alternative ways of behaving or thinking to counteract these hindrances. | '''Personality''', in turn, is the exhibition or outward manifestation of a person’s world view, combined with temperament, and the driving force that determines how a person responds to and interacts with other people or situations. Through understanding personality, we are able to identify hindrances within one’s thinking processes which can adversely affect their interpersonal relationships, and also find alternative ways of behaving or thinking to counteract these hindrances. | ||