心理学是对人类和其他动物的行为以及相关的生物学，认知和社会过程的科学研究。这是一个涉及人类生活各个方面的迅速发展的领域。神经影像学和分子生物学的进步正在迅速增进我们对大脑工作原理的理解，而正在发展越来越复杂的理论以理解正常和异常发展以及个人和群体的行为。在理解和治疗诸如焦虑症，抑郁症，进食障碍和成瘾症等心理疾病方面正在取得重大进展。
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and associated biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals. It is a rapidly developing field touching on all aspects of human life. Advances in neuro-imaging and molecular biology are rapidly enhancing our understanding of how the brain works, while increasingly complex theories are being developed to understand behavioural development of individuals and groups. Major advances are being made in understanding and treating psycho-pathologies such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and addictions.<br><br>Psychology students are trained to:<br><br>think independently and critically about psychological issues<br>become knowledgeable about the key methods, important findings, and major theories of psychology<br>learn how to distinguish genuine findings from implausible and suspect claims<br>understand modern scientific research in psychology.