Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. It focuses on fundamental mechanisms and processes that regulate the behaviour of organisms. The goal of the Psychology program at UNBC is to provide advanced knowledge in the substantive areas of psychology to students in the north, with special emphasis on areas of particular need and relevance to the region, especially applications of psychology to the understanding of human social and health problems. In addition, the program will provide training adequate to ensure students' competitiveness for advanced graduate study in psychology.