To different disciplines

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Introduction to Psychology,
Objectives, Goals
UNIT 4 APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY
TO DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
Structure
4.0
Introduction
4.1
Objectives
4.2
Psychology and the Social /Behavioural Sciences
4.2.1
Psychology and Economics
4.2.2
Psychology and Political Science
4.2.3
Psychology and Education
4.3
Psychology and Other Sciences
4.3.1
Psychology and the Biological Sciences
4.3.2
Psychology and the Physical Sciences
4.3.3
Psychology and the Medical Sciences
4.4
Psychology and Some Other Disciplines
4.4.1
Psychology and Engineering
4.4.2
Psychology and Cognitive Science
4.4.3
Psychology and Environmental Sciences
4.4.4
Psychology, Law, and Criminology
4.5
Let Us Sum Up
4.6
Unit End Questions
4.7
Suggested Readings
References
4.0
INTRODUCTION
We have earlier discussed, how psychology is related to, and influenced by other
academic disciplines. You have also come to know how the applied fields of
psychology are contributing to solve various day to day problems of living beings.
Thus, you have learnt that psychology is making significant contribution in the
fields of health, education, sports, community, society, organisations and so on.
Psychology is however, applied to yet certain other disciplines.. In this unit, you
will come to know how psychology is related to such disciplines and some
interdisciplinary fields, such as, environmental sciences, medical sciences,
cognitive science etc.
4.1
OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Explain the interrelationship of psychology with other academic disciplines;
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Describe the application of psychology to biological sciences; and
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Identify the areas of application of psychology to physical, medical and social
sciences.

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