Psychological Testing: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Applications

Description

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. The word “psychology” comes from the Greek words “psyche,” meaning life, and “logos,” meaning explanation. Psychology is a popular major for students, a popular topic in the public media, and a part of our everyday lives. Many people have direct knowledge about psychology because they have visited psychologists, for instance, school counselors, family therapists, and religious, marriage, or bereavement counselors. This book “Psychological Testing Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Applications” deals with psychology field and the many approaches that psychologists take to understanding human behavior. This book considers how psychologists conduct scientific research, with an overview of some of the most important approaches used and topics studied by psychologists, and also consider the variety of fields in which psychologists work and the careers that are available to people with psychology degrees. It will provide you with new ways of thinking about your own thoughts, feelings and actions.