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Discuss some of the major disciplines linked to the field of psychology

Answer» \tPsychology has an inter disciplinary approach.\tAny discipline which deals or involves people must consider the humane aspect of individual being.\tIn order to understand fully the nature of human being, he should studied in totality of his being thus it is necessary to build an alliance with other disciplines.\tPsychology is related with following fields:PHILOSOPHY\tPsychology originated from philosophy eg. Study of soul.\tEarlier the subject-matter of psychology was the concern of philosophy.\tPsychology greatly draws from philosophy particularly with respect to the methods of knowing and various domains of nature.Thus philosophy and psychology are closely linked.MEDICINE\tThe well-being of an individual is not only physical well being but mental health is also very important.\tPsychologist employed in hospitals prevent people from engaging in health hazardous behaviour and help in adhering to the prescribed doctor\'s advise regarding healthy behaviour.\tPsychologists work in ICU also and deal with patients in post operative stage.ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY\tPsychology has contributed a great deal to the study of micro-level economic behaviour, consumer behavior, saving behaviour and decision making.\tPolitical science uses psychological approach in understanding issues like exercise of power and authority, nature of political conflicts and voting behaviour.\tSociology and Psychology together try to understand socio-cultural basis of behaviour. Sociology studies the society whereas psychology studies individual in the society.


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