Definitions of Psychology
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Who defined psychology as 'the science of behaviour and experience'?

  • Crow and Crow
  • Kurt Koffka
  • William Mc Dougall
  • B.F. Skinner (correct)
  • Educational psychology only focuses on student behavior, ignoring teacher effectiveness.

    False

    What is the primary concern of educational psychology?

    The behavior of the learner in relation to education.

    Kurt Koffka described psychology as the scientific study of the behaviour of living creatures in their contact with the _____ world.

    <p>outer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following definitions with the respective psychologists:

    <p>B.F. Skinner = Science of behaviour and experience Crow and Crow = Study of human behaviour and relationships William Mc Dougall = Understanding and control of organism's behaviour Kurt Koffka = Scientific study of creatures' behavior in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does educational psychology suggest to improve?

    <p>The process and products of education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Educational psychology can provide essential knowledge and skills that help enhance educational efficiency.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define educational psychology in one sentence.

    <p>Educational psychology is the study of learner behavior in educational contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Educational psychology is concerned with studying the _____ of the individual in educational settings.

    <p>development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does educational psychology NOT focus on?

    <p>Animal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions of Psychology

    • B.F. Skinner describes psychology as "the science of behaviour and experience."
    • Crow and Crow define psychology as "the study of human behaviour and human relationships."
    • William McDougall states that psychology is aimed at providing a better understanding and control of behavior in organisms.
    • Kurt Koffka refers to psychology as "the scientific study of the behaviour of living creatures in their contact with the outer world."

    Meaning of Educational Psychology

    • Educational psychology focuses on studying learner behavior in relation to education.
    • It aims to enhance the educational process by providing effective teaching strategies and learning methods.
    • Serves as a critical support system for educators, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to improve teaching efficiency.
    • Parallels the advancements in science and technology that optimize output with minimal input in everyday tasks.
    • Acts as an application of psychological principles specifically in educational environments.
    • Systematically studies individual development within educational settings.
    • Provides a scientific basis to understand, predict, and influence human behavior for achieving educational goals.

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    Explore key definitions and perspectives on psychology from notable figures like B.F. Skinner and Kurt Koffka. Understand the various interpretations of psychology as a science of behavior and human relationships. Test your knowledge with this insightful quiz.

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