Psychology is an academic discipline and applied, including the scientific study of mental functioning human or animal behavior. In the field of psychology, professional researchers and practitioners as psychologists. In addition or opposition to use scientific methods, psychologists often rely on symbolic interpretation and critical analysis, although less frequently than other social sciences such as sociology.
Psychological knowledge is applied to various fields of human activity, including family, education, employment, and treatment of mental health problems. Psychology includes many sub-domains covering various areas such as human development, sports, health, industry, media and law. Psychology combines research in social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.
