Applying psychology in everyday life, ethical issues, ethics and values,

1. PRESENTED BY
VISHNUPRIYA MANOJ
ST.MARY’S COLLEGE THRISSUR

2. Psychology is the study of people's behavior, cognitive attitude, performance,
and mental functioning. It is used to better understand and help people with
psychological disorders, treat mental health problems and improve the
education system, workplace behavior, and relationships. Psychology can be
applied in all areas of life.
Applied psychology is the use of psychological methods and findings of
scientific psychology to solve practical problems of human and animal
behavior and experience. Mental health, organizational psychology, business
management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law are just
a few of the areas that have been influenced by the application of
psychological principles and findings.

3. The importance of psychology is highlighted in two aspects:
 Theoretical Aspects: Psychology examines in its theoretical aspects
psychological phenomena and behavioral patterns that appear on the
individual's external behavioral reactions to access general principles and
laws. It controls the presence of a particular event, mechanism and how it
appears.
 Application Aspects: Through applied studies, psychology employs
theoretical principles and laws in the process of mentoring, controlling and
changing human behaviors for the better.

4.  Improving Communication Skills- Psychology makes it easier to
understand how humans think and behave while communicating with
others.
 Building Relationships- As we already know, psychology is the study of
human mind and behavior.
 Enriching Careers- psychology helps people to understand others and
establish friendships and relationships.
 Instills self-confidence- One can gain self-confidence by learning and
knowing more about oneself and their personality.
 One can gain insight into people’s behavior- Psychology tells us about all
aspects of human behavior. It not only tells us about general human
characteristics, but also points out differences in their behavior.
 Get Motivated- Whether your goal is to quit smoking, lose weight, or learn
a new language, some lessons from psychology offer tips for getting
motivated.

5.  Become a Better Communicator- Communication involves much more
than how you speak or write..
 Learn to Better Understand Others- ability to understand your emotions
and the emotions of those around you plays an important role in your
relationships and professional life.
 Make More Accurate Decisions- cognitive psychology has provided a
wealth of information about decision making.
 Become More Productive- lessons from psychology can you use to
increase your productivity.

6. ETHICAL ISSUES ETHICS
 Informed consent
 Participants must be given
information
 Protection of Participants
 Deception (deliberate misleading,
deception by omission)
 Confidentiality
 Withdrawal from an Investigation
 Beneficence and No maleficence
 Fidelity and Responsibility
 Integrity
 Justice
 Respect for People's Rights and
Dignity

7.  Honesty
 Efficiency
 Objectivity
 Relationship
 Empathy
 Helping mentality
 Open mindedness
 Respect

8. THANKYOU