Chapter One: What is Psychology?

Taking Psychology With You

INTRODUCTION

Psychology can contribute to your life in many ways, but it has its limits.

KEY CONCEPTS

What Psychology Can Do For You
What Psychology Can't Do For You

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What Psychology Can do for You:

•	Make you a more informed person.
•	Satisfy your curiosity about human nature.
•	Help you increase control over your life.
•	Help you on the job.
•	Give you insights into political and social issues.
•	wwwlink: Psychology in everyday life.

What Psychology Can’t do for You:

•	Tell you the meaning of life.
•	Relieve you of responsibility for your actions.
•	Provide simple answers to complex questions.

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