Vocabulary -- What is Psychology?

research (noun)

A systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories and applications. For example, recent research in medicine.

psychiatrist

a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses

evidence

Information which tends to prove or disprove something.

science

The word science comes from the Latin "scientia," meaning knowledge. What does that really mean? Science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge. This system uses observation and experimentation to describe and explain natural events.

mind (noun)

A person's ability to think and reason

scientific (adjective)

relating to science

psychologist

someone who practises psychology

method (noun)

A procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan. For example, you follow a method when you make food using a recipe.

psychology = psyche + logos psyche = mind, soul or spirit logos = to study

A science that studies behaviour and mental processes of humans The word 'psychology' is derived from two Greek words, 'psyche' and 'logos'. These words combined produce the word 'psychology' which means 'Study of the mind'

behaviour

any observable action made by a living person or animal. Eating, sleeping, sneezing, watching TV, and reading are examples of observable behaviour