Psychology

"Psychology is the study of ourselves, our behavior, our thoughts, our feelings, our lives. We have learned much about human behavior, and we are learning more. Someday, perhaps in the not too distant future, psychologists might be able to apply their knowledge to help reshape the world. Perhaps this power will come from increasing knowledge of the brain and its chemistry, or from our understanding of aggression and war, or perhaps from a greater comprehension of the factors that motivate us or control our feelings. This textbook contains an introduction to the research and knowledge that psychologists and others have accumulated."