Problem: There are many who have a misconception of what the subject of psychology examines. Many people's initial understanding of psychology is that the primary focus is on subjects like mental health/illness, abnormal or criminal behaviors, and psychotherapy. But following your Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 9 reading, you will find there is so much more to this subject and how it applies to various stages of our (and our children's development), social interactions (among our family, peers, and colleagues), daily lives, academic pursuits, and careers!