Applied Psychology

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction

The word “Psychology” has originated from two Greek words-“psyche” and “logos”. The word logos stand for a rational discourse or a study. The word psyche is interpreted in different ways by psychologists at various periods. Initially the word psyche was interpreted as ‘soul’, then ‘mind’ and at later stage as ‘consciousness’. Now psychology is viewed as a science which aims to give us better understanding and control of the behavior of the organism as a whole. In simple terms, it is a science of human behavior. A human being is best understood through his behavior. The following quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe reveals the importance of study of human behavior.

“Behavior is a mirror in which everyone displays his image.”