As you learned this week, psychology is a large field, with many different areas

As you learned this week, psychology is a large field, with many different areas of research and a variety of perspectives. Still, most of us see it, accurately, as a source of help for dealing with problems that involve mental health and behavioral issues.
For example, your friend Bob has developed an irrational and debilitating fear of bugs. Encountering an insect of any kind makes him extremely anxious. It has begun to affect his life, because he refuses to leave the house. You’d like to help Bob, but aren’t sure where to begin.