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Psychology
Sociology
Environmental
Psychology
Points of
interest
Psychology is the
scientific study of the
mind and
behaviour. Psychology
is a multifaceted
discipline and includes
many sub-fields of
study such areas as
human development,
sports, health, clinical,
social behaviour and
cognitive processes.
Environmental
psychology is an
interdisciplinary field
that focuses on the
interplay between
individuals and their
surroundings. The field
defines the term
environment broadly,
encompassing natural
environments, social
settings, built
environments, learning
environments, and
informational
environments.
Anthropology focuses on
culture.
Keywords
The purpose of
psychology is to
describe thinking
and behaviour, look
at the relationships
between them and try
to explain the
causes for them.
A psychologist's
intention is to
understand, predict
and/or influence
behaviour.
The purpose of
Sociology is the
scientific study of
human society
through the
investigation of
people's social
behaviour
Sociology concentrates
on society.
Environmental
psychology focuses on
the interplay between
individuals and their
surroundings.