Psychology is a diverse and varied eld. It involves the scienti c study of mind and behavior. Psychology is
a multifaceted discipline and encompasses many sub- elds. Some of the major sub- elds include study of
sports, health, human development, clinical, social behavior and many others. The scope of this discipline
is vast and involves application of knowledge to various spheres of human activity.
Primarily psychology is concerned with the way people act, think and the way they can improve themselves.
Basically, everything a person does is connected to psychology whether it is a conversation with a
friend, argument with a peer or disciplining oneself. Most people do not understand the rationale behind
their behavior and decisions, psychology helps in understanding how the mind works.
Psychology has its roots in experimental research. It was a part of philosophy until it emerged as a separate
branch of science towards the end of nineteenth century.
The essence of psychology may be found in various forms. There are several theories of learning in the eld
of psychology which have applications across various forms and verticals. These theories need to be
explained to the readers so that they are well versed with the learning process in psychology.
The eld of psychology also establishes the relation between the way people memorize things and also
how and why they tend to forget certain other things. This has a lot of application across the eld of education,
where the teachers can understand the exact reason as to why their students are forgetting some
things that are taught in the classrooms and what needs to be done to improve their learning and retaining
capabilities.
This psychological aspect of the humans can also be used by the various organizations to help their
employees remember the tasks assigned to them, so that the tasks are completed in time and with good
e ciency.
Proper understanding of psychology can enable a person to help other improve their personality and thus
present themselves in ways that are desired across various elds in the corporate as well as personal
environments. Psychology helps the people to undertake a changeover in themselves, is required, to suit
the thinking of the people they may be surrounded by.
The book introduces the readers to the various subjects related to the eld of psychology. The readers tend
to get hold of the way that psychology can be applied across various elds and how it can be utilized to
enhance the various attributes of the people. It also explains the manner in which psychology can help the
decision makers to take important decisions regarding certain matters that can be heavily in uenced by
the manner in which the people think and act.
I hope that the book can provide the readers with the necessary inputs and information regarding the eld
of psychology and that the book can make them aware about the various aspects related to psychology in
a detailed way. The book aims to enlighten the readers on psychology so that the various principles and
theories can be appropriately used by them for the various constructive endeavors that may be taken by
them.
Joanna Yates pursued his Masters in Education & Developmental Psychology and Doctorate in Applied Developmental Psychology at University, Nyborg. Yates is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology in Hove. He has contributed in many articles on psychology. He has wide-ranging areas of academic and research interests in educational psychology, grown-up advancement and maturing, including character improvement through midlife, indicators of memory perceptions and the connection between physical wellbeing.
