Knowing basics of behavioural sciences

We are all familiar with the term 'psychology' in our day-to-day life. Psychology is generally considered a sub-discipline of behavioural sciences, and the two areas experience some overlap in coursework and career paths. Both disciplines analyse human behaviour and require critical thinking courses. Some of us get psychology and psychiatry confused. Psychologists and psychiatrists both offer psychotherapy.

Most psychiatrists prescribe medication, while psychologists use talk and/or behavioural therapy. Then come clarifications about general, clinical, and neuropsychology. Before exploring these titles or designations, we should remember that they all understand the brain, emotions, feelings, and thoughts. Neuroscience is the scientific study of the central nervous system's structure, function, genetics, and physiology and how this can be applied to understand nervous system diseases. Some focus on medication and counselling, others on talking therapies, and others on brain/mind research.

Clinical psychologists focus on people with serious mental health issues, while general psychologists focus on healthier people. General psychology studies mental behaviours and psychological functions, while clinical psychology assesses and treats mental illnesses. Neuroscientists may or may not have medical degrees. Most are neuroscience specialists. These disciplines deal directly or indirectly with human actions, including sociology, social and cultural anthropology, biology, economics, geography, law, and political science.

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