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Psychology
From A Storehouse of Knowledge
Etymology:
"Psychology" is from the Greek ψυχη for "life, soul, spirit" and λογος for "word".Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind.
Psychology seeks to answer many questions about the mental aspect of human beings, such as:
- Why do people act the way they do?
- How much of our destiny is determined by biology or society?
- Do we have free will?
Psychology and psychiatry both look for causes and cures of mental disorder. There are multiple schools of thought regarding what constitutes a normal human being, the causes of disorders or illnesses, and effective therapies or cures.
