John Wilkes Booth was the son of prominent, wealthy actors. He, too, became an actor and was so popular, he was one of the first to have his clothes ripped off by fans. Hulton Archive/Getty hide caption
Psychology is the systematic investigation of the human mind, including behavior and cognition. It thus encompasses both normal and abnormal behavior. On the other hand, psychiatry is a branch of medicine dealing with mental illness.
Psychology vs Psychiatry: The Meaningful Difference. People generally mistake psychologists for psychiatrists and vice-versa. People mistakenly believe that the two are the same, with different names. Funny that they would confuse the two studies of the human mind. Personality is a huge field in todayâs world and helps people eventually choose career paths.