Psychology

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It is considered to be a science because psychologists attempt to understand people through a careful, controlled observation thereby relying on scientific methods.

Behavior 

This refers to all of a person’s overt actions that others can directly observe. In other words, behaviors are directly observable and measurable. 

Mental Process

Refers to private psychological activities which include thinking, perceiving, feelings, emotions, and motives that others can not directly observe.

Social Psychology

Can be defined as the scientific study of the way in which the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of an individual are influenced by the behavior or characteristics of other people. It can also be defined as a branch of psychology that studies individuals as they interact with others. It also studies how other factors can affect an individual’s social behavior.