her/his action? What degree of punishment is considered just for a criminal act? Psychologists seek to answer these questions. Currently, a number of psychologists are involved in research on such Fig.
. : Psychology and Other Disciplines Architecture and Engineering Medicine/Psychiatry Computer Science Philosophy Education Music and Fine Arts Sociology Mass Communication Law/Criminology Political Science Economics issues, the answers to which would help the legal system of the country in the future. Mass Communication : The print and the electronic media have entered in our lives in a very big way. They have a major influence on our thinking, attitudes and our emotions.
If they have brought us closer together, they have also reduced cultural diversities. The impact of the media on the formation of attitudes of children and their behaviour is a domain where both these disciplines come together. Psychology also helps in developing strategies for better and effective communication. A journalist in reporting news must know the reader’s interests in the story.
Since most stories deal with human events, knowledge of their motives and emotions is very important. A story will be more penetrating if based upon a background of psychological knowledge and insight. Music and Fine Arts : Music and psychology have converged in many areas. Scientists have made use of music in raising work performance.
Music and emotions is another area in which a number of studies have been carried out. Musicians in India have recently started experimenting with what they call ‘Music Therapy’. In this they use different ‘Ragas’ for curing certain physical ailments. The efficacy of music therapy still remains to be proven.
Architecture and Engineering : At first glance the relationship between psychology and architecture and engineering would appear improbable. But such is actually not the case. Ask any architect, s/he must satisfy her/his clients by providing mental and physical space through her design and satisfy aesthetically. Engineers must also take into account human habits in their plans for safety, for example, on streets and highways.
Psychological knowledge helps in a big way in designing of all mechanical devices and displays. To sum