Week 1: What is Psychology?
The first day of the day began with the introduction of all students. Unlike usual, where we can meet face to face in class, we barely have the chance to know each other during the online class due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, our lecturer, Dr Mohd Nasir, gave each one of us a little to do a brief self-introduction. We got to know each other better.
The lesson then began with the introduction of psychology. To me, all I know about psychology is that it is something related to the studies of our minds and emotions. Dr Mohd Nasir explained the definition of the word psychology, which is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. It can be said as the science of behaviours and mental processes.
Dr Mohd Nasir then introduced us where does the word "psychology" come from. It is made up of two words, psyche and logos. The word "psyche" has a different meaning as time passes. From Greek mythology and Roman mythology, it has the meaning of the personification of the soul. For now, Dr Mohd Nasir said that it is more towards the meaning of mind and feelings.
Dr Mohd Nasir also explained how modern psychologists define psychology. Psychology focuses on behaviours, related mental, and psychological processes. As behaviours are observable, we can observe one's thoughts, feelings and wishes that accompany the behaviours. Dr then concluded today's lesson with 3 simple words, mind, behaviour and feelings. These are the trilogy of psychology.
In conclusion, I learned something new that I was not familiar at all. The lecturer had explained thoroughly and gave lots of examples for better understanding. I hope that we would cover something related to adjustment to be able to apply in real life.