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What is Psychology?

Psychology is an academic and applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Psychology also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including problems of individuals' daily lives and the treatment of mental illness.

Psychology differs from the other social sciences — anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology — in seeking to explain the mental processes and behavior of individuals. Read More
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Psychotherapy and Consulting
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Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Anna Nicole Smith:
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Learning How to Overcome Your Out of Control Anxieties
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