Psychology Department

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Have you ever wondered why some people obey orders, even to the extent of killing someone? Why some people seem to develop mental health problems whilst others don’t? Why when we look at individuals in a relationshipwe feel that a large proportion are in ‘the same league as each other’ in terms of their physical attractiveness? Or howyou are able to remember some things, but not others?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions then studying psychology might just be for you. Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and themind; it seeks to understand, from a variety of perspectives, why different individuals behave in certain ways. It also pushes us towards greater self knowledge by making us more aware of our actions and personalities.