Comparing & Contrasting Psychology and Anthropology to Sociology

During the nineteenth century, philosophers tried to construct a science of society, or social science. Among the social sciences are subdivisions like anthropology, psychology and sociology which fall into this category. Social scientists rejected the idea that human activities occur at random and affirmed instead that all human activities reveal observed regularities or patterns. Gradually, [...]

Psychology: Can it be Regarded as a Science?

Psychology is defined as a scientific discipline, designed to study and understand the behavior of humans and other species. While Science, in its own text, is defined as the systematic study and knowledge of natural or physical phenomena. Achieving this understanding is an infinite quest for all scientists, psychologists and even for us humans. It [...]

Psychology of Agression

In what ways can a Sport Psychologist understand aggression in sport? Aggression is present in many sports across the world, which as a result of this has been of interest to psychologists for a long time. Aggression can be seen in all aspects of sport from professionals to armatures. One reason why aggression is apart [...]

Mind vs. Medicine

Since as far back as when the great Greek Philosopher Aristotle studied the workings of human emotions, learning, and perception, scientists and doctors alike have been interested in the mysterious workings of the human mind. Across various nations, the studies of the brain developed and expanded as technology and science created new and innovated ways [...]