водить эксперименты, изменять взгляды и привычки, воспринимать чувствами, Пытаться ответить на вопросы, предлагать область изуче­ния, включать все разнообразие, заниматься определенной проблемой, изучать природу и зарождение психических процессов.

3. Put in the words omitted in the following; the sentences are all in the piece you have just read

I. As a ... of science, psychology has been defined in various ways.

2. Psychology is a branch of... science which studies the phenomena of conscious life and behaviour in their origin, development and manifestation.

3. . -. employs such methods as are available and applicable to the particular field of study or particular problem with which the individual scientist is engaged. 4. The aim of psychology is to study the nature and origins of... processes. 5. The aim of psychology is to develop a better understanding of... behaviour and experience. 6. Psychologists discover... and ... theories by going beyond observable data perceived by our....

TV. Retell the text by answering the following questions

1. Has psychology been defined in. one or various ways? 2. Is there any comprehensive definition of psychology? 3. Psychology has been defined according to the field of study proposed by the individual psychologist, hasn’t it? 4. What is thef aim of psychology? 5. What questions do psychologists attempt to answer? 6. What helps psychologists in their attempts to answer the above mentioned problems?

V. Read and translate

THE STORY OF THE BOY WHO «COULD DO BETTER»

Episode h

The first real change came when he started primary school at 5. This was a different world for him - no more аптщЭ but having to sit down and concentrate on reading, writing and learning. Early school reports were negative. Our bright, mischievous son became a disruptive element in the large class, where, unable to settle down and concentrate, it was easy for him to distract others. Finding he was more often chastised than rewarded, school became frustrating. A gloomy picture began to emerge at home as well. He had no interests or hobbies, and couldn’t sit still to concentrate. He hated books and reading. The only time he showed any kind of interest was when he helped me cook. His temper became a recurring feature, causing both my husband and me to become impatient and despairing, and his sister to begin hate his presence. It was as if he was taking his boredom and frustration out on those closest to him.