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Pychology

Psychology is the science or study of the thought processes and behavior of humans and other animals in their interaction with the environment. Psychologists study processes of sense perception, thinking, learning, cognition, emotions and motivations, personality, abnormal behavior, interactions between individuals, and interactions with the environment.

Psychology. (2017). In P. Lagasse, & Columbia University, The Columbia encyclopedia (7th ed.). New York, NY: Columbia University Press. Retrieved from http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/columency/psychology/0?institutionId=8623

Psychology illustration of the mind as gears

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The McCarthy Library is located downstairs in the 1700 Building on the southeastern side of campus. See the Campus Map for its exact location.