Psychology
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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 physiological and neurobiological processes that underlie cognitive functions and behaviors.
Psychologists are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experiences, motivation, brain functioning, and personality. Psychologists' interests extend to interpersonal relationships, psychological resilience, family resilience, and other areas within social psychology. They also consider the unconscious mind. Research psychologists employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables. Some, but not all, clinical and counseling psychologists rely on symbolic interpretation.
While psychological 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 (e.g., universities, medical schools, or hospitals). Another group of psychologists is employed in industrial and organizational settings. Yet others are involved in work on human development, aging, sports, health, forensic science, education, and the media. Provided by Wikipedia
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2by Hine, Don W, School of Psychology, orcid:0000-0002-3905-7026, Crofts, Roger, Psychology, Becker, JohnGet access
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4by Delič, Lara; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Novak, Petra; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Kovačič, Jan; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Avsec, Andreja; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana; andreja.avsec@psiha.netGet access
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9by 中窪 靖, Yasushi NAKAKUBO, 京都文教大学臨床心理学部臨床心理学科, Kyoto Bunkyo University Department of Clinical Psychology Faculty of Clinical PsychologyGet access
Published 2015
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11by Sveinbjornsdottir, Sigrun, Thorsteinsson, Einar B, School of Psychology, orcid:0000-0003-2065-1989Get access
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15by Thorsteinsson, Einar Baldvin, School of Psychology, orcid:0000-0003-2065-1989, Hjálmsdóttir, Andrea Sigrún, Bjarnason, ThoroddurGet access
Published 2021
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17by Arnarsson, Arsaell, Sveinbjornsdottir, Sigrun, Thorsteinsson, Einar B, School of Psychology, orcid:0000-0003-2065-1989, Bjarnason, ThoroddurGet access
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19by 中窪 靖, Yasushi NAKAKUBO, 京都文教大学人間学部・臨床心理学科, KYOTO BUNKYO UNIVERSITY Department of Clinical PsychologyGet access
Published 2008
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20by Thorsteinsson, Einar B, School of Psychology, orcid:0000-0003-2065-1989, Loi, Natasha M, orcid:0000-0002-3561-1974, Arnarsson, ArsaellGet access
Published 2018
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