1. What is psychology?
1.1. Psyche(soul/mind)+logos(logical study)
1.2. Early Definitions Study of Soul – 1st Study of mind – 2nd Study of man - 3rd
1.3. Latest Definition
1.3.1. Scientific study of behavioral and mental process
1.3.1.1. Scientific
1.3.1.1.1. Based on information assembled in a long scientific methods
1.3.1.2. Behavioral
1.3.1.2.1. Activities can be observed recorded and measured
1.3.1.3. Mental Process
1.3.1.3.1. Thinking, emotional recall, motivation, cognition and trust
2. Branches of Psychology
2.1. Pure
2.1.1. Comparative
2.1.2. General
2.1.3. Abnormal
2.1.4. Social
2.1.5. Animal
2.1.6. Experimental
2.1.7. Developmental
2.1.8. Psychological
2.2. Applied
2.2.1. Clinical
2.2.2. Industrial
2.2.3. Legal
2.2.4. Political
2.2.5. Counselling
2.2.6. Educational
2.2.6.1. Scope
2.2.6.1.1. Learner
2.2.6.1.2. Educator
2.2.6.1.3. Educational Process
2.2.6.2. Aims and Objectives
2.2.6.2.1. 1. To study child development and how it relates to learners and the learning process. 2. To find out most effective methods and techniques to teach. 3. To select specific materials for differently abled children. 4. To place the leaner in the best learning situation. 5. To estimate and decide the most suitable age to present different subject matter.
2.2.6.3. Importance
2.2.6.3.1. To understand the development characteristics of the child. To understand the nature of classroom learning. To understand individual differences. To understand effective teaching methods. knowledge of mental health. Production of textbooks, selecting matters and deciding curriculum. Use of audio, video, visual aids.