Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the science that seeks to understand the reasons for thought and behaviour, and tries to do so by studying how the brain works along with other factors that might affect our actions, such as social or environmental influences. In doing this, Psychology also tries to work out which, if any, has the bigger influence on our actions – biology or environment? Of course, answers to these questions are needed when helping people with psychological disorders, educating our children, or helping to rehabilitate criminals.