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## Objetivos de la Psicología * **Descripción:** The goal is to gather information about behavior and mental functioning to create a clear and precise picture of these phenomena. Gathering this information leads to the issue of measurement, and when possible, researchers directly observe or measur...

## Objetivos de la Psicología * **Descripción:** The goal is to gather information about behavior and mental functioning to create a clear and precise picture of these phenomena. Gathering this information leads to the issue of measurement, and when possible, researchers directly observe or measure the phenomena. * **Explicación:** This involves establishing cause-and-effect relationships. Scientists propose explanations called hypotheses, which are then tested through controlled experiments. * **Predicción:** If a hypothesis is correct, researchers can predict future occurrences in related situations. * **Control:** This refers to testing hypotheses by manipulating the conditions that supposedly affect behavior or mental processes and observing whether the phenomena change. The goal of control is to use knowledge to solve real-world problems. ## Character of Psychology as a Science * Psychology, like other science, establishes its object of study, uses the scientific method, and develops specific methods suitable for its research. * It possesses a body of objective knowledge that is systematically organized based on systematic observations. * The challenge of psychology is to uncover the laws that govern mental activity, consciousness, and personality. These phenomena are not determined by one factor or variable, but by several interconnected factors. ## Psychological Processes * Psychological processes are internal experiences that allow people to perceive reality and act accordingly. * **Characteristics of Psychological Processes:** * **Subjective:** Individuals experience these processes, and they cannot be transferred to others. * **Biological Base:** Psychological processes are directly connected to physical aspects, particularly the nervous and endocrine systems. * **Social and Cultural Influence:** Social and cultural environments influence the development of psychological processes. * **Interrelated:** Cognitive, affective, and volitional processes are interconnected.