PSYCHOLOGY

byBHMS.STUDENT -November 29, 2020

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DEFINATION

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. It explores various mental processes, emotions, thoughts, and actions, aiming to understand how individuals interact with their environment. It has applications in health, education, social behavior, and therapy.
Science of behavior and cognitive process.

Types of Psychology

Clinical Psychology – Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
Cognitive Psychology – Studies mental processes like memory, perception, and problem-solving.
Behavioral Psychology – Examines learned behaviors and how they are reinforced.
Developmental Psychology – Studies psychological growth across different life stages.
Social Psychology – Investigates how individuals are influenced by their social environment.

Causes of Psychological Disorders

Biological Factors – Genetic predisposition, neurochemical imbalances, brain injuries.
Psychological Factors – Trauma, stress, maladaptive thought patterns.
Environmental Factors – Childhood abuse, poor social support, life stressors.

Clinical Features, Signs & Symptoms

Cognitive Symptoms: Confusion, poor concentration, memory impairment.
Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, depression, mood swings.
Behavioral Symptoms: Social withdrawal, aggression, compulsions.
Physical Symptoms: Sleep disturbances, fatigue, appetite changes.

Investigation

Psychiatric Interview – To assess history, mood, thought processes.
Psychological Tests – MMPI, Rorschach Inkblot Test, IQ tests.
Neuroimaging – MRI, CT scans to rule out organic causes.
Laboratory Tests – To check for hormonal imbalances.

Treatment

Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis)
Pharmacological Treatment (Antidepressants, Antipsychotics)
Lifestyle Modifications (Exercise, Sleep Hygiene)
Social Support (Counseling, Family Therapy)

Homeopathic Remedies

Ignatia Amara – Sudden emotional distress, mood swings, grief.
Natrum Muriaticum – Long-standing sadness, suppressed emotions, headaches from mental stress.
Aurum Metallicum – Severe depression, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness.
Hyoscyamus Niger – Delirium, suspicion, mania with violence.
Lachesis – Loquacity, jealousy, intense emotions, paranoia.

PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE

It is a science of mind & behavior including conscious & unconscious phenomena as well as feeling & thought.
Psychology is systemic, because experiments and observations are at core of systemic psychology.
The science of behaviour of an individual is called psychology
It is a scientific discipline that studies the mental state, process and behaviour in the human and other animals

EVOLUTION

Psychology is Greek word literally means psycho (Soul) and logos (study), Combination of these 2 words 'Soul of science'

SOME OTHER PSYCHOLOGIST

The state of consciousness.[William Gems 1892]
The science of consciousness.[Wundt and Ticket 1892]
Psychology is the science of behavior of living thing. [William McDougall 1905]
Psychology is the science of human behavior.[J.P. Whatson 1931]

APPLICATION

It is an art and skill.
Applied aspect in the form of various branches. (e.g. - Industrial, Clinical, Education, Psychology)
The skill acquired by study, practice and special training.

PSYCHOLOGY BRANCHES

General psychology
Social psychology
Abnormal psychology
Developmental psychology
Experimental psychology
Physiological psychology

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY BRANCHES

Clinical psychology
Criminal psychology
Military psychology
School & educational psychology

SCOPE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN HOMOEOPATHY

The differentiate normal and abnormal behaviour.
To observe the patient.
To asses the mental symptom of patient.
In homoeopathy, mental and emotional symptoms are of Paramount importance.
Homoeopathy uses the mental / emotional componant to connect the full picture of the patients suffering to the attributes of a remedy - the more complete the picture, the more likely the chosen remedy will be homoeopathic

CONCLUSION

Psychology is the science of experience and purpose behavior of individual in relation to their environment.
Psychology studies behavior (common) it considered that each and every in individual is unique entity.
In our homoeopathic we considered human as a whole we deals with the individualisation.

PSYCHOLOGY INCLUDES:-

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