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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PART 2.pptx FOR BSC I SEMESTER BY MRS.Shilpa Hotakar
- 1. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PART2 Prepared by, Mrs.Shilpa Hotakar Assistant Professor Sri Siddhartha college of Nursing Tumkur
- 2. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 1. Psychology and Biology Biology studies the structure and functions of living organisms. Psychology needs biological knowledge to understand: Brain functions Nervous system Hormones Genetics Example: Emotions, memory, stress response, mental illness have biological bases
- 3. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 2. Psychology and Sociology Sociology studies society, social groups, and social relationships. Psychology helps to understand the behavior of individuals in society. Sociology explains: How culture affects behavior Social norms and values Group behavior, crowd behavior Together they explain the interaction between individual and society.
- 4. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 4. Psychology and Education Education deals with teaching–learning processes. Psychology helps teachers understand: Learning, motivation, memory Individual differences Child development Educational psychology improves teaching methods and student performance.
- 5. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 5. Psychology and Medicine Medicine deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Psychology is important in: Understanding psychosomatic disorders Patient behavior, compliance, coping Mental health and psychiatric conditions Nurses use psychology to understand patient emotions, stress, anxiety, and behavior.
- 6. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 6. Psychology and Nursing Nursing involves holistic care of individuals. Psychology helps nurses to: Understand patient needs and behavior Provide therapeutic communication Manage stress, crisis, grief Handle mentally ill patients effectively Psychological principles improve patient care and nurse–patient relationship.
- 7. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 7. Psychology and Economics Economics studies human needs and resource use. Psychology helps understand: Consumer behavior Decision-making Motivation to work Useful in industrial and organizational psychology.
- 8. Relationship of Psychologywith Other Subjects 8. Psychology and History History studies past events. Psychology helps explain: Behavior of historical leaders Social changes Human motives behind events (wars, revolutions)
- 9. SIGNIFICANCE OF PSYCHOLOGYIN NURSING 1. Understanding Human Behavior Helps nurses understand why patients behave in certain ways. Patients may be anxious, angry, fearful, or depressed. Psychological knowledge helps nurses respond appropriately. 2. Better Nurse–Patient Relationship Psychology improves communication skills. Helps build trust, rapport, and empathy. Leads to better cooperation from patients
- 10. SIGNIFICANCE OF PSYCHOLOGYIN NURSING 3. Effective Communication Nurses learn: Active listening Therapeutic communication Non-verbal cues Helps in patient assessment and counseling. 4. Understanding Emotions and Feelings Patients experience fear, anxiety, pain, and stress. Psychology helps nurses understand and manage these emotions. Improves emotional comfort and patient satisfaction.
- 11. SIGNIFICANCE OF PSYCHOLOGYIN NURSING 5. Helpful in Patient Education Nurses teach patients about medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures. Psychology helps understand: Learning needs Motivation Memory Makes health teaching more effective. 6. Handling Stress and Crisis Nurses often face stressful situations. Psychology teaches coping skills and stress-management techniques. Helps prevent burnout.
- 12. SIGNIFICANCE OF PSYCHOLOGYIN NURSING 7. Understanding Growth and Development Knowledge of developmental stages (childhood, adulthood, old age). Helps nurses provide age-appropriate care. Useful in pediatric, psychiatric, and geriatric nursing. 8. Helps in Mental Health Nursing Essential for understanding: Anxiety Depression Delusions Hallucinations Helps in behavior modification and therapeutic interventions.
- 13. SIGNIFICANCE OF PSYCHOLOGYIN NURSING 9. Motivation in Patient Care Helps to motivate patients for: Treatment compliance Physiotherapy exercises Healthy habits Improves recovery and outcomes. 10. Understanding Individual Differences Every patient has different needs, beliefs, personality, and coping styles. Psychology helps nurses provide personalized care.
- 14. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY TOSOLVE EVERYDAY ISSUES 1. Improving Personal Adjustment Helps people understand their emotions, behavior, strengths, and weaknesses. Techniques such as self-awareness, self-control, and problem-solving reduce stress. Useful for managing anger, fear, anxiety, and frustration. 2. Enhancing Communication Applied psychology teaches active listening, empathy, and assertiveness. Helps in: Reducing misunderstandings Resolving conflicts Building healthy relationships at home and work
- 15. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY TOSOLVE EVERYDAY ISSUES 3. Managing Stress and Coping Stress management techniques such as relaxation, deep breathing, positive thinking, and time management come from applied psychology. Helps people cope with daily pressure, workload, exams, and family issues. 4. Improving Learning and Memory Principles of educational psychology help improve: Study habits Concentration Motivation Memory techniques (mnemonics, repetition, association) Useful for students in planning and achieving academic goals.
- 16. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY TOSOLVE EVERYDAY ISSUES 5. Better Decision-Making Applied psychology helps individuals make rational decisions by understanding: Biases Emotions Consequences Improves judgement in daily life situations such as finances, career, and relationships. 6. Understanding and Changing Behavior Behavior modification techniques help overcome: Bad habits (smoking, nail-biting, overeating) Procrastination Negative thinking Reinforcement, punishment, and modeling help develop positive habits.
- 17. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY TOSOLVE EVERYDAY ISSUES 7. Improving Work Performance Industrial/organizational psychology helps in: Motivation Leadership Teamwork Time management Reduces workplace stress and increases productivity. 8. Enhancing Mental Health Applied psychology helps detect early signs of mental health issues like: Depression Anxiety Stress Low self-esteem Encourages healthy coping mechanisms, counseling, and therapy.
- 18. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY TOSOLVE EVERYDAY ISSUES 9. Improving Interpersonal Relationships Helps resolve conflicts between: Family members Couples Friends Colleagues Teaches emotional regulation and empathy. 10. Promoting Health and Well-Being Health psychology helps people: Adopt healthy lifestyles Follow medication routines Avoid harmful habits Useful in managing chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension.
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