<unk>  is the scientific study of mind and behavior.<unk>  includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the natural and social sciences.<unk> sts seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to neuroscience. As social scientists,<unk> sts aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups. Ψ (or psi) is a Greek letter which is commonly associated with the science of<unk> . A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a<unk> st. Some<unk> sts can also be classified as behavioral or cognitive scientists. Some<unk> sts attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior. Others explore the physiological and neurobiological processes that underlie cognitive functions and behaviors.<unk> sts are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experiences, motivation, brain functioning, and personality.<unk> sts' interests extend to interpersonal relationships,<unk> cal resilience, family resilience, and other areas within social<unk> . They also consider the unconscious mind. Research<unk> sts employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables. Some, but not all, clinical and counseling<unk> sts rely on symbolic interpretation. While<unk> cal knowledge is often applied to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems, it is also directed towards understanding and solving problems in several spheres of human activity. By many accounts,<unk>  ultimately aims to benefit society. Many<unk> sts are involved in some kind of therapeutic role, practicing psychotherapy in clinical, counseling, or school settings. Other<unk> sts conduct scientific research on a wide range of topics related to mental processes and behavior. Typically the latter group of<unk> sts work in academic settings (e.g., universities, medical schools, or hospitals). Another group of<unk> sts is employed in industrial and organizational settings. Yet others are involved in work on human development, aging, sports, health, forensic science, education, and the media.
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