These are the concepts and the learning objectives for Chapter 1. Read them carefully as part of your preliminary survey of the chapter.
Psychology is a diversified scientific approach to the understanding of human and animal behavior.
Psychologists explore ways of understanding behavior and mental processes as they are manifest in biology, sensation, perception, language, thought, memory, feelings, and many other processes. Define psychology and explain what makes it a science. Name and describe the different branches of psychology and distinguish between them by giving examples of the work and workers in each field. Identify and describe the emerging fields of psychology. Identify the significant demographic trends of the profession, including place of employment, international and gender distribution, and educational background.