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relaxed_cartPsychology is the study of the mind, partly through the study of people's behaviour.  It studies the behaviour of both individuals and groups of people.

 

Martin Seligman on psychology

 

Interesting video (from TED lectures)  in which prominent psychologist Martin Seligman talks about the problems and achievements of psychology.

 

What is psychology?

 

An article from the BBC 'Body and Mind' website providing an introduction to psychology and a gateway into lots of other background on the subject.  Also check out this Wikipedia introduction to psychology.

 

Psychological personality test

 

An interesting test you can take with the BBC to explore your psychological personality.

 

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