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    GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

    A.DEFINITION AND IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLOGY


     PHYSCHOLOGY-taken from two Greek words ‘psyche’ and ‘logos’ literally means “soul’ and ‘mind
    study’.

    THE MODERN CONCEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY APPEALS TO THE PROCESSES BY WHICH AN ORGANISM RESPONDS AND
    ADJUSTS TO THE WORLD ABOUT IT.

    AS DEFINED IN THE MODERN SENSE;

    PSYCHOLOGY-is the science that studies systematically the behavioral processes of the individual human being and of
    other animals.

    -is a science that gathers facts systematically, organizes them into general principles and formulates
    theories out of these factual data.

    SCIENCE-is a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing
    the operation of general laws.
     In the sciences, theories are formulated, facts are gathered to explain mutation, we form biological
    theories.
     In psychology, these theories are constantly revised in the light of newly researched facts that may
    contradict earlier theories. Observable events called phenomena are collected through research.these
    are painstakingly and carefully measured by the psychologists with precise and accurately measuring



     devices which precludes guesswork.
     Psychological assessment uses a variety of methods: interview, observation, self-reports, and
    projective techniques.

    1. interview

    2. observation
    3. Self –reports

    4. Projective techniques

    How Projective Tests Work


     In many projective tests, people are shown an ambiguous image and then
    asked to give the first response that comes to mind. The key to projective
    tests is the ambiguity of the stimuli.

     According to the theory behind such tests, using clearly defined questions
    can result in answers that are carefully crafted by the conscious mind. When
    you are asked a straightforward question about a particular topic, you have
    to spend time consciously creating an answer.
     This can introduce biases and even untruths, whether or not you're trying to
    deceive the test provider. For example, a respondent might give
    answers that are perceived as more socially acceptable or desirable but are
    perhaps not the most accurate reflection of their true feelings or behavior.
     By providing you with a question or stimulus that is not clear, your
    underlying and unconscious motivations or attitudes are revealed.
     The hope is that because of the ambiguous nature of the questions, people
    might be less able to rely on possible hints about what they think the tester
    expects to see. As a result, they are hopefully less tempted to "fake good,"
    or make themselves look good, as a result.

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