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I can't speak to Religion in general, but to Christianity and The Bible.. *If we view psychology as "mental ploys and strategies" for treatment of illness, we have to be weary. Many common treatments can be very helpful and curative, but some are purely human opinion, even bordering on spiritism, conflict with Bible teachings and could even be dangerous . Each treatment would have to be examined individually to be sure it does not go against God's principles. *If we view psychology as a basic 'science of human behavior', it can be useful, since understanding people is an important part of a Christian's life. We're told at Proverbs 19:11 that "the insight of a man slows down his anger…" Insight is defined as "an understanding of the motivational forces behind one's actions". Understanding human behavior, and the reasons behind a behavior, can help us be forgiving and less angry over someone's questionable actions. Matthew 7:1-5 tells us to Stop judging others…." Why, do you look at the straw in your brother's eye, but do not consider the rafter in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, 'Allow me to extract the straw from your eye'; when, look! a rafter is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First extract the rafter from your own eye, and then you will see clearly how to extract the straw from your brother's eye. This involves SELF examination and understanding our OWN behavior. How much more valuable we can be to others if we first deal with our OWN issues, see our OWN faults, overcome our OWN improper thinking, before we find fault with anyone else. This involves some SELF analysis and insight.
Matthew 7:12, the well known 'Golden rule' tells us to treat others the way WE want to be treated. If we think about it, we ALL want to be treated with consideration ; to be understood for who we really are. Only then can someone give us what we need. Therefore, in order to treat OTHERS the way they want to be treated, we have to KNOW what they want. That takes insight into the knowledge of THEIR human behavior. For psychology to be useful, it must harmonize with the Bible.(Jeremiah 8:9) So much of the Christian Greek scriptures involve "keeping an eye on the interests of others", "making our minds over", "putting on the new personality", involving our gaining insight into, understanding of, patience with others, all of which requires a knowledge of human behavior, our own and other people's. So Psychology and Religion CAN go together.
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What was psychology known as before is was psychology?
Philosophy, metaphysics, theosophy, mysticism, religion, Wiccan,
Where can I get a clinical psychology degree?
I would go to UMass or BU for psychology. They are great psychology schools.
What is the applications of psychology with special reference to Pakistan?
Psychology has applications to literally every field of human work. Psychology in Pakistan is more constrained by religion than in other countries.
What are all the branches and fields of psychology?
The different fields of psychology are as follows: Industrial Organizational Psychology Counseling Psychology Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology Experimental and Human Factors Psychology Educational Psychology Social Psychology School Psychology Physiological Psychology Environmental Psychology Health Psychology Family Psychology Rehabilitation Psychology Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology Forensic Psychology and Psychology with the Law Neuropsychology/Psychobiology Geropsychology/Psychology of Aging Sport Psychology Consumer Psychology Aviation Psychology The diffrent branches of psychology are as follows: Abnormal Psychology Behavioral Psychology Biopsycology Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology Comparative Psychology Cross-Cultural Psychology Developmental Psychology Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology Human Factors Psychology I/O Psychology Personality Psychology Positive Psychology Social Psychology Sports Psychology
What are two branches of psychology?
There are ten branches of Psychology not two. Abnormal Psychology; Behavioral Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Community Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Educational Psychology; Evolutionary Psychology; Legal Psychology; and Personality Psychology.
When was International Journal for the Psychology of Religion created?
International Journal for the Psychology of Religion was created in 1991.
What is the framework for studying psychology of religion?
Framework in studying psychology of religion is the basic dimension of content of it
What has the author Christopher G White written?
Christopher G. White has written: 'Unsettled minds' -- subject(s): Christianity, History, Liberalism (Religion), Psychology, Psychology and religion, Psychology, Religious, Religion, Religious Psychology
What has the author Graham Richards written?
Graham Richards has written: 'Psychology, religion, and the nature of the soul' -- subject(s): Religious Psychology, Psychology and religion
What has the author Bruce M Hood written?
Bruce M. Hood has written: 'Supersense' -- subject(s): Religious Psychology, Belief and doubt, Supernatural, Psychology and religion 'The science of superstition' -- subject(s): Religious Psychology, Belief and doubt, Supernatural, Psychology and religion 'Supersense' -- subject(s): Religious Psychology, Belief and doubt, Supernatural, Psychology and religion
What was psychology known as before is was psychology?
Philosophy, metaphysics, theosophy, mysticism, religion, Wiccan,
How does psychology help education?
It helps you learn psysiology, psychology, biology, religion, etc.
Is psychology a religion?
No it's just a study of behavior.
What has the author Thomas Hywel Hughes written?
Thomas Hywel Hughes has written: 'The new psychology and religious experience' -- subject(s): Experience (Religion), Religious Psychology 'Philosophical Basis of Mysticism' 'Psychology and religious origins' -- subject(s): Religion, Religious Psychology
Does science and religion go together?
no not really because religion is your beliefs and your culture unlike science were it has to have proof and a theory.
What has the author James Henry Leuba written?
James Henry Leuba has written: 'Studies in psychology of religious phenomena' -- subject(s): Conversion, Religious Psychology 'A Psychological Study Of Religion' -- subject(s): Religious Psychology, Religion, Philosophy 'God or man?' -- subject(s): God, Religious Psychology 'The psychological origin and the nature of religion' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Magic, Religions Psychology
Why do ancient and religion go together?
Because the ancient still worship God
