THE psychology it is science that is concerned with studying human subjectivity. It works both on visible human expressions (behaviors) and on those that cannot be seen, such as our thoughts. The term "psychology" has a Greek origin and is formed from the junction of two words:
Psyche (mind) + logy (study) |
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→ Psychology Schools
Like many areas of knowledge, Psychology presents different approaches to study. As an example of Psychology schools, we have Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis.
Understanding the human mind is one of the roles of the psychologist.
Behaviorism: is concerned with the study of human behavior. For psychologists who use this school, there are two types of behavior: respondent and operant. In respondent behavior, the individual behaves involuntarily. In the operant, the individual is aware of his behavior.
Psychoanalysis: has as pillars the ideas of Sigmund Freud. This school aims to study the mind and focuses on the individual's unconscious. According to this approach, the unconscious expresses itself in a veiled way in the conscious. Thus, the unconscious can, for example, manifest itself in faulty acts and dreams. The cure of certain problems, therefore, would be possible through awareness of the unconscious. According to Freud,
“we suffer from reminiscences that are cured by remembering”. |
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→ Psychology course
The Psychology course has average duration of five years and integrates the area of knowledge of the human sciences. This course is offered at several public colleges and also on the private network. Depending on the chosen educational institution, in addition to training psychologists, the options for studying bachelor's and licentiate's qualifications may also be offered.
Universities offer training as a psychologist as well as bachelor's and licentiate degrees.
Law No. 4,119, of August 27, 1962, provides for training courses in Psychology and regulates the psychologist's profession. According to this legislation, “training in Psychology will take place in the Faculties of Philosophy, in Bachelor, License and Psychologist courses”. Also according to this law, we have:
"Art. 11. The holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology is granted the right to teach Psychology in high school courses, under the terms of the legislation in force.
Art. 12. The holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology is entitled to teach Psychology, in compliance with the legal requirements.
Art. 13. The holder of the Psychologist diploma is granted the right to teach Psychology in the various courses of which deals with this law, subject to the specific legal requirements, and to exercise the profession of Psychologist."
→ What is studied in Psychology?
Psychology studies human subjectivity and, therefore, acts in the analysis of human behavior and thoughts. In the Psychology course, the student will have subjects such as:
History of Psychology
Physiology of the Nervous System
Anatomy of the Nervous System
Gender
body and sexuality
neuropsychology
Human rights
Psychotherapeutic Theory and Techniques
General Psychology
Genetics
Psychopathology
Psychopharmacology
Psychoanalytic Theory
social Psychology
genetic psychology
ethic
It is noteworthy that the disciplines vary from one educational institution to another. In addition, in many institutions, it is possible to take elective courses.
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→ Psychology Symbols
Lapis lazuli is the cornerstone of the Psychology course.
According to the Federal Council of Psychology,
Undergraduate Psychology graduates' gown sash is blue;
The stone for the graduation ring is the lapis lazuli stone;
The symbol of Psychology is the Greek letter “psi”.
The Greek letter “psi” is the symbol of Psychology.
→ Psychologist's Oath
The Regional Council of Psychology of São Paulo, through Resolution CFP No. 002/2006, establishes the following text for the oath:
"As a psychologist, I am committed to putting my profession at the service of Brazilian society, basing my work on the principles of technical quality and ethical rigor. Through my professional practice, I will contribute to the development of Psychology as a science and profession in direction of society's demands, promoting health and quality of life for each subject and all citizens and institutions." |
→ Areas of Psychology
According to CFP Resolution No. 013/2007, which institutes the consolidation of resolutions related to the Professional title of Specialist in Psychology and provides for rules and procedures for its registration, the specialties of Psychology they are:
I. School/Educational Psychology
II. Organizational and Work Psychology
III. Traffic Psychology
IV. Juridical Psychology
V. Sport Psychology
SAW. Clinical psychology
VII. Hospital Psychology
VIII. Psychopedagogy
IX. Psychomotricity
X. social Psychology
XI. neuropsychology
→ Psychologist's Code of Professional Ethics
The Psychologist's Code of Professional Ethics aims to determine the standards expected in relation to the practical activity of this professional. Therefore, it deals with the standards of conduct expected for the category. According to this code, the fundamental principles they are:
The psychologist will work to promote people's health and quality of life.
I - Psychologists will base their work on respecting and promoting freedom, dignity, equality and of the integrity of the human being, supported by the values that underlie the Universal Declaration of Rights Humans.
II - The psychologist will work to promote the health and quality of life of people and communities and will contribute to the elimination of any form of negligence, discrimination, exploitation, violence, cruelty and oppression.
III - The psychologist will act with social responsibility, critically and historically analyzing the political, economic, social and cultural realities.
IV - The psychologist will act responsibly through continuous professional improvement, contributing to the development of Psychology as a scientific field of knowledge and practice.
V - The psychologist will help to promote the universal access of the population to information, knowledge of psychological science, services and ethical standards of the profession.
SAW - The psychologist will ensure that the professional practice is carried out with dignity, rejecting situations in which Psychology is debased.
VII - The psychologist will consider the power relations in the contexts in which they work and the impacts of these relations on their professional activities, positioning itself critically and in line with the other principles of this code.
Also according to the Psychologist's Code of Professional Ethics, it is important to emphasize that "It is the psychologist's duty to respect professional secrecy. in order to protect, through confidentiality, the intimacy of people, groups or organizations to which it has access in the professional practice”. In addition, "the psychologist will not divulge, teach, transfer, lend or sell psychological instruments and techniques that allow or facilitate the illegal exercise of the profession" to lay people.
By Ma. Vanessa Sardinha dos Santos
