Introduction
The study of the mind is considered to be a science in itself. Basically, its so because it focuses on the functioning of the brain and the output thereafter as in character of an individual (cause and effect). Psychology is the term used to describe this as “the scientific study of the way the human mind functions”. In the past that there have been several means through which man has attempted to study the mind including functionalism, psychoanalysis and behaviorism among others.
What Experts Say
The experts in this field used several approaches to study the mind. Behaviorism has been the commonest as it shows better results and easy interpretation. As a science, the study of the mind has been suggested to include nature of the mind, the way it functions and the possible inner being or human activities of the mind (Holmes, 12). This will include issues like thought, concentration, intent and imagination. This is very beneficial as it has been indicated to develop techniques that enable people become conscious of the mind function and enhance use and control of such functions.
The law of effect is very critical in the study of the mind. It describes the thoughts as cause the manifested likeness is the effect. This law exemplifies a universal fact that thoughts are just things and that they are real and with an effect on the forces that infuse and create life in the whole universe (Holmes, 19). Though not dense matter, thoughts help people create their own realities and qualities of life. These manifestations are as a result of thinking and physical behaviors are effects of action.
Studying the mind is made possible by studying the human behavior. This is because the thought from the mind is considered a cause and the behavior thereafter as the effect (Santrock, 23). This is where the law of effect comes into play. Some books that can be of importance include The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes; Ernst R and Blair-Broeker’s Thinking about Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior; J.W Santrock’s Psychology: the science of mind and behavior and Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior by Gross Richard.
Theory of Consciousness
According to the theory of consciousness, it’s through this awareness that people get to know the world around them and within. Consciousness is integrated on several things and that the information the mind perceive is integrated as well. To achieve consciousness, there has to be a single and integrated unit with a great repertoire of exceedingly differentiated statuses (Santrock, 23). This can explain several puzzling observations. Cerebellum has more neurons than the cerebral cortex. If one loses it consciousness will be impaired.
There is some scientific way of measuring the reaction of the brain as a person thinks or imagines different situations. Measuring imagination is a major proof that the brain and the mind are connected though the evidence is not so clear. Chemical reactions that occur during a process of thought present a new approach for future studies (Santrock, 23).
Conclusion
The current studies of Psychology and Psychiatry are valid as science as they study the functioning of man as an entity of investigation science. Legitimate science takes into account all aspects that possibly relate to it. The data is not just restricted to specific smaller realms of data but covers larger areas that will conform to the theories.
Work Cited
Holmes, Ernest. The Science Of Mind. Wilder Publications, 2007.
Santrock W. John., Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior. W.C. Brown. 2009.