Psychological Disciplines

A hypnotist can not "do" anything "to" you - you can not become hypnotized unless you want to be. A hypnotist is simply someone who guides another person into an hypnotic state, usually by asking him/ her to focus on a fixed point, or an idea or feeling, whilst encouraging relaxation.

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state which most people enter spontaneously on a regular basis (eg daydreaming), and all a hypnotist does is deliberately activate this state: it's a form of interpersonal communication, coaching even, and whilst someone "in hypnosis" will be more responsive to suggestion, they can not be made to do or say anything against their will.

Hypnosis is not "mind control"; most hypnotized people remain fully aware (they're simply in a very relaxed, but highly focused, state of mind - indeed, they're "hyperattentive"!), and can come out of hypnosis whenever they wish. People hypnotized for stage shows are usually stable extrovert types who don't mind performing - "being hypnotized" is simply an "excuse" for them to play around, do silly things; to "show off". Many, probably most in fact, are people who in other contexts (eg with a group of close friends) will play around, "let go"/ "go wild", be the "life and soul of the party" etc.. The hypnotist is, in effect, "giving them permission" to do what they do anyway, but in a public domain. It's social role play, that's all.

You can not "get stuck in hypnosis" - if left unattended, a hypnotized person will either just "come to" of his/ her own accord (probably after no more than a few minutes), or fall asleep to awaken naturally a few hours later.

Hypnosis is not "brainwashing" - quite the opposite, in fact. Brainwashing is abusive/ coercive mind control; hypnosis is a sophisticated form of consensual interpersonal communication utilizing naturally occurring and completely normal brain states.

Darwin's theory of evolution is based on the survival of the fitest. The strongest breed with the strongest thus having strong offspring, in theory. Evolutionary psychology is based around a similar theory - survival and self-presservation. It is suggested that everything we do has both survival (of yourself/family/friends) and self-preservation at its core.

This is used to explain certain phobias and complusions - a phobia of snakes is a mode of protection or O.C.D. is a means of survival as a constant state of cleanliness will keep you safe from germs hence extending your life... Survival of the Fitest :)

The primary objective of psychology is to understand and explain human behavior and mental processes. It aims to study various aspects of the mind, such as thoughts, emotions, motivations, and behavior, in order to improve our understanding of individuals and groups. Ultimately, the goal is to promote well-being and enhance the quality of life.

An hypnotic trance is a "monoideistic" dissociated state of mind: attention is fixed on a single stimuli (eg a particular point - maybe a dot or spiral, or candle flame, or pendulum, or perhaps a sound or voice); there's usually bodily immobility/ relaxation, and general awareness is very reduced. Someone in an hypnotic trance remains aware, but awareness is extremely focused (usually on the hypnotist's voice), and it's not unusual for someone who has been hypnotized to have only vague recollections of the specific details of what happened when they were in trance. This, however, varies considerably, and many people remember every detail of their trance experiences.

This state may (and frequently does) occur spontaneously (eg when absorbed in reading a book or watching a movie, or performing a tedious and repetitive task, or when "daydreaming"), but in the generally understood sense comes about when one person deliberately induces it in another. It is perfectly "normal"; totally natural, and quite safe - although caution should be exercised in trying to hypnotize victims of severe trauma. Someone in hypnosis is not "under" another person's "control", and although hypnotized people are generally more responsive to suggestions, they can not be made to do/ say anything they don't want to.

No-one can become "stuck" in hypnosis (although some people with severe mental illnesses, certain personality disorders, and severe trauma victims, may enter long-term dissociative states bearing, to the uninformed, some similarities to hypnotic trances: such are signs/ symptoms of their severe psychological problems/ illnesses, not hypnotic trances!), and a hypnotized person left unattended will either emerge spontaneously from trance after a short time (usually 15 minutes at most), or simply fall into a natural sleep to awaken a few hours later. Similarly, a hypnotized person told to act in any way that is fundamentally offensive to him/ her will either remain unresponsive, or - more probably - exit the hypnotic state instantly, and probably react angrily.

There are numerous theories (some more credible than others!) about the precise nature of the hypnotic trance. Some assert that trance induction has the effect of switching the brain into a state where Right Hemisphere Functions (ie those to do with imagination, emotion, intuition) predominate over the more logical/ analytical Left Hemisphere Functions enabling people to respond less critically/ analytically and more imaginatively and spontaneously than would normally be the case. Another theory is that hypnotism is the deliberate activation of the REM State (when limb paralysis, dreaming, and information processing occur during sleep) in a conscious person enabling him/ her to enter a dream like state of intuitive playfulness. A third view is that the hypnotic trance is an elaborate form of role play largely brought about by the expectations and beliefs of the person being hypnotized. This is not to deny its reality - anything but... rather it's an assertion that someone in an hypnotic trance has become completely absorbed in his/ her own mind/ mental processes to the exclusion of all else.

Probably, in truth, it's a bit of a mixture of all of these. Certainly, deeply hypnotized people typically show signs of much outlined above - eg critical/ analytical faculties tend to be reduced considerably; willingness to engage in fantasy/ general suggestibility are amplified; Rapid Eye Movement (and eye inversion) are common, as is an unusual degree of physical immobility (and partial and total paralysis of limbs, eyelids etc are often readily induced), and there is a greater willingness than usual to consider/ engage with "imagined realities", play etc..

Some people enter hypnotic trances far more readily than others - most notably those who already have strong fantasizing tendencies (eg creative "artistic" types; those who had imaginary friends in childhood; those who read a lot of fantasy, Sci-Fi type books, and/ or who greatly enjoy film and drama; actors/ perfomance artists etc.), and those who are "natural dissociators" (eg regular "daydreamers"; victims of severe trauma etc) - but most normal people can be hypnotized to some degree if they are willing and cooperative.

Anyone willing and able to concentrate and follow instructions can be hypnotized if they want to be, but it helps considerably if they are also interested in the mind, and willing to "let go" and explore/ experiment - an open mind is a great asset here! Contrary to what many believe, the most responsive people tend to be psychologically stable, broad minded, extroverts of higher than average intelligence. Personally insecure, neurotic, highly controlling types do not generally find it easy to enter hypnotic trances.

It means the origin of psychology, it dates back to early Greeks evolved from philosophy and biology but became a science in its own right in 1879 when Wilhelm wundt established the first psychology lab in leipzig, Germany.

No, having a Bachelor's degree in psychology is not always required to pursue a Master's in psychology. Some programs may accept students with a Bachelor's degree in a related field or with relevant experience. However, having a background in psychology can potentially help in meeting prerequisite courses and understanding the coursework.

Universality in psychology refers to the idea that certain behaviors, emotions, or cognitive processes are common to all humans, regardless of cultural background or individual differences. It suggests that there are fundamental aspects of human experience that are shared across societies and can be studied and understood through psychological research.

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. It can stem from perfectionism, self-doubt, or a fear of failure. People experiencing imposter syndrome may feel like they don't deserve their success, even when evidence suggests otherwise.

An intensive investigation of one or more participants involves a thorough examination of their behavior, thoughts, emotions, and interactions within a specific context or setting. This process typically utilizes various research methods such as observations, interviews, surveys, and experiments to gather in-depth data and insights about the participants. It aims to uncover patterns, understand motivations, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the individual or group under study.

The term science refers to a general set of methods-techniques used to gather systematic information about the world phenomena.the social psychologists do use the precise methodical and systematic means of investigation to understand phenomena.they do not rely on abstract, untested theories.instead they rely on testing, retesting and testing again all the assertions and hypothesis before accepting them as accurate.so the basic demand of science as observation, experimentation, test and retest in formulating hypothesis and theories is fulfilled in social psychology though its topic of study are different from the physical or biological sciences.

Self-concept may be defined as the totality of a complex, organized, and dynamic system of learned beliefs, attitudes and opinions that each person holds to be true about his or her personal existence. There are 6 major subtypes, namely physical i.e. an individual's view of their body, health, physical appearance and strength, social i.e. an individual's sense of worth in social interactions, temperamental i.e. an individual's view of their prevailing emotional state or predominance of a particular kind of emotional reaction, educational i.e. an individual's view of themselves in relation to school, teachers and extracurricular activities, moral i.e. an individual's estimation of their moral worth; right or wrong activities and intellectual i.e. an individual's awareness of their intelligence and capacity of of problem solving and judgements.

The dimensions of the human person typically encompass physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. This holistic perspective recognizes that individuals are multidimensional beings with interconnected layers that influence behavior, beliefs, and experiences. Understanding and addressing these dimensions can lead to a more balanced and fulfilled life.

I believe that it is an overview of cultural and minority status issues in psychology, and the role of multicultural issues in mainstream research with in psychology. It focuses on multiple cultural groups that co-exist in the United States and the sociopolitical aspects. J.Rosario

There is no such thing as MD in psychology. One may attend medical school and then complete a residency in psychiatry. An alternative to that would be to attend graduate school of psychology to earn a Ph.D or PsyD.

In investing psychology plays a very important role. You will commonly hear financial advisors talk about your risk tolerance. There are even tests that are designed to evaluate a particular investors risk tolerance. This is important to determine because An investment can result in very negative outcomes if it is not appropriate for that particular investors tolerance to risk. Psychology in investing is also important when looking a markets or segments within a market. It can result in stock market bubbles and crashes. As investors move in masses into particular sectors or stocks and do this with a mob mentality rather than fundamentals. Often times the time to sell is when everyone else is buying and the time to buy is when everyone is selling off their positions. (Not always but often) It is important to invest according to a plan that takes into account your goals, risk tolerences and current position in life. This way psychology takes on less of a role in your financial well being. See Related Links for a chart showing some insight into the mind of a common investor.

psychology helps you more to understand about your surrounding

more than usual ,it helps developing the way of you treat the other

people to make them comfortable talking to you about their problems

(issues) it could be about something that they feel scared of..so

i think that you should know about psychology to understand your

near by families and friends.

by gash

In psychology, rationalization refers to the cognitive process by which individuals attempt to justify or make excuses for their behavior, thoughts, or feelings in order to maintain a positive self-image. It involves creating logical or plausible reasons for actions that are driven by unconscious desires or motivations. Rationalization can serve as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety.

Traditional psychology focuses on the patient's problems and ways to treat their mental illnesses. Traditional psychology uses several different ways to treat the patient, such as psychotherapy.

Psychology is a branch of medicine. Human beings can have not only physical ailments but mental ailments as well. Physical ailments are treated by doctors and mental ailments can also be treated by professionals in the physchology field.

Contemporary psychology refers to the current and modern practices, theories, and research within the field of psychology. It encompasses the study of mental processes, behavior, emotions, and how they are influenced by internal and external factors in today's society.

There are many and various first signs just as there are many and various human personality traits. For example, in a psychopath who has a propensity for stealing, the first sign might be the appearance of items on the person's body or in her/ his room that logically don't belong to her/him. Another sign might be flimsy lies intended to explain the presence of those objects. In a psychopath who has uncontrolled and/ or irrational rages, the first sign would probably be a display of this behavior. Some psychopaths show no signs at all of their psychopathy. In about 2002 a man who had been suspected of being a serial murderer of women was arrested after investigators assigned to the case finally collected the evidence they needed to arrest him. He was indeed found guilty. The most shocking facet of the case that emerged in court was neither the number nor the visciouness of the crimes committed, but the fact that the murderer was a happily married family man, the father of two daughters who were adults by the time of the arrest, a pillar of his community, a deacon in his church, and much respected by all who knew him. For a detailed description of a psychopath who remained a functioning member of his community after attacking and leaving for dead two teenage girls who camped in a campground near his town, I recommend Terry Jentz's "Strange Piece of Paradise". The author was one of the victims. Rachel Jacobs California

It shows you how the mind works, why people 'act' the way they do and their behavious. It is an interesting subject because we can relate to it as we find out more about ourselves and the human mind, why people are different and what affects this and our personalitys.

Because it's one of the most power full thing's on earth.
With psychology you can predict, and/or control people.
You can se if there lying, or telling the truth.
I personally am really interested in psychology. Because it's just so amazing what you can do and understand whit it. I can't wait to really learn about it...
But you didn't ask about my school life xd

When people are hurt or sick they react very differently than if they are fine. Psychology helps give you the tools to understand why they may react as they do as well as how to calm them down.

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It seeks to understand and explain how individuals think, feel, and act. Key characteristics of psychology include the use of empirical research methods, a focus on individual differences, and an emphasis on the interaction between biology and environment in shaping behavior.