La Psicología es una disciplina académica que trata del estudio y el análisis de la conducta y los procesos mentales de los individuos y cómo estos interactuan con los demás y el ambiente. La Psicología aplica el conocimiento generado acerca de la funciones psicológicas, el aprendizaje, el desarrollo, la personalidad o la psicopatología, en áreas como la salud en general, la Psicología clínica, la educación, las industrias y organizaciones o el deporte, entre otras áreas.
Psychology is an academic discipline that deals with the study and analysis of the behavior and mental processes of individuals and how they interact with others and the environment. Psychology applies the knowledge generated about psychological functions, learning, development, personality or psychopathology, in areas such as health in general, clinical psychology, education, industries and organizations or sports, among others.
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