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Which branch of psychology focuses on emotional, intellectual, and social changes throughout human life?
Which branch of psychology focuses on emotional, intellectual, and social changes throughout human life?
Industrial psychology primarily deals with enhancing educational practices.
Industrial psychology primarily deals with enhancing educational practices.
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What does educational psychology aim to improve?
What does educational psychology aim to improve?
Teaching methods and learning materials
Comparative psychology studies the __________ and __________ in the behavior of animals.
Comparative psychology studies the __________ and __________ in the behavior of animals.
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Match the following definitions to their respective figures:
Match the following definitions to their respective figures:
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What is a primary focus of social psychology?
What is a primary focus of social psychology?
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Educational psychology is solely concerned with college-level learning.
Educational psychology is solely concerned with college-level learning.
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Name one aspect that industrial psychologists study.
Name one aspect that industrial psychologists study.
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Which of the following best describes the main focus of psychology?
Which of the following best describes the main focus of psychology?
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Psychology is solely concerned with the treatment of mental health problems.
Psychology is solely concerned with the treatment of mental health problems.
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What are the four main topics concerned with human education as mentioned in the content?
What are the four main topics concerned with human education as mentioned in the content?
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W.B. Kolesnik defines psychology as the science of __________.
W.B. Kolesnik defines psychology as the science of __________.
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Which branch of psychology is concerned with diagnosing and treating mental disorders?
Which branch of psychology is concerned with diagnosing and treating mental disorders?
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What is the empirical nature of psychology based on?
What is the empirical nature of psychology based on?
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Match the following definitions or concepts with their respective psychologists:
Match the following definitions or concepts with their respective psychologists:
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Psychology can be identified as the science of __________, __________, and __________.
Psychology can be identified as the science of __________, __________, and __________.
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Which of the following describes educational psychology as a systematic study of educational growth?
Which of the following describes educational psychology as a systematic study of educational growth?
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Educational psychology is defined solely by its theoretical principles.
Educational psychology is defined solely by its theoretical principles.
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What are the three main areas that the subject matter of educational psychology revolves around?
What are the three main areas that the subject matter of educational psychology revolves around?
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Educational psychology collects facts and data using scientific methods, especially through __________.
Educational psychology collects facts and data using scientific methods, especially through __________.
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Match the areas covered by educational psychology with their descriptions:
Match the areas covered by educational psychology with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT listed as an area covered by educational psychology?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an area covered by educational psychology?
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Educational psychology is considered a positive science.
Educational psychology is considered a positive science.
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According to C.V.Good, what are the two main components of educational psychology?
According to C.V.Good, what are the two main components of educational psychology?
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Which factor does NOT influence learning?
Which factor does NOT influence learning?
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Educational psychology is primarily concerned with the social development of teachers.
Educational psychology is primarily concerned with the social development of teachers.
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What are the two aims of educational psychology?
What are the two aims of educational psychology?
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The measurement of __________ addresses how well students adjust to educational environments.
The measurement of __________ addresses how well students adjust to educational environments.
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Match the following techniques of educational psychology with their descriptions:
Match the following techniques of educational psychology with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is an area where educational psychology is useful?
Which of the following is an area where educational psychology is useful?
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Exceptional children do not require special consideration in educational psychology.
Exceptional children do not require special consideration in educational psychology.
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Name one factor that influences learning.
Name one factor that influences learning.
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Study Notes
Psychology
- Psychology is an academic and scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
- Psychologists study concepts like perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behavior, interpersonal relationships, and unconscious.
- Psychology also applies this knowledge to different aspects of human life like family, education, work, and treating mental health problems.
- Sub-fields of psychology include human development, sports, health, industry, media, and law.
- Psychology examines the intellect, character, and behavior of animals and humans. Educational, learning and problem-solving, and social environments affect behavior.
Meaning of Psychology
- Psyche = soul or mind
- Logos = word, science, study, discourse
- Psychology is viewed as the science of the soul, mind, consciousness, and behavior.
Definition of Psychology
- W.B. Kolesnik defines psychology as the science of human behavior.
- C.V. Good defines psychology as the study of adjustments of organisms, especially the human organism to changing environments.
Nature of Psychology
- Psychology is an empirical and experimental field, focusing on systematic study.
- It uses measurement tools and has defined terms, establishing clear standards and procedures.
Major Branches of Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology: Investigates and treats behavior disorders.
- Clinical Psychology: Diagnoses and treats mental disorders and helps with daily life issues. Employs understanding of mental health and behavior.
- Comparative Psychology: Studies similarities and differences in animal behavior and compares animal and human abilities.
- Developmental Psychology: This branch studies the emotional, intellectual, and social changes throughout life. Often focuses on children and adolescents.
- Educational Psychology: Aims to enhance teaching methods, solve learning challenges, evaluate learning abilities, and investigate how children learn at different ages.
- Industrial Psychology: Focuses on workplace environments, worker performance, job satisfaction, and personnel selection and management. This area considers organizational factors like leadership and management.
- Social Psychology: Studies how social situations influence individual behavior. This includes communication, political behavior and attitude formation.
Educational Psychology
- Definition: Educational psychology investigates psychological problems in education and the application of psychological principles to learning. It's also the study of learning.
- Nature of Educational Psychology: It's a positive and practical science, aiming to achieve practical ideals. It focuses on students, teachers, and parents.
- Scope of Educational Psychology: It covers the learner, the learning process, and the learning situation. It also considers the subject matter of learning, growth, adaptation, and other practical aspects. The American Scientific Council further categorized the scope across human growth, learning, personality and adjustment, measurement and evaluation, and techniques/methods of study.
- Utility of Educational Psychology: It can help guide educational administration, curriculum development, and teacher training. It answers questions like when, what, how, and why people learn. Educational psychology is also important to understand and manage children, develop appropriate teaching methods, design suitable curriculums and improve the educational environment to ensure healthy outcomes.
Relationship between Education and Psychology
- Education and psychology both relate to behavior.
- The goals and challenges of education are closely tied to those of psychology.
- There's a strong link between teachers and psychologists in addressing issues in education.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in psychology, exploring various branches such as educational, industrial, and social psychology. It addresses key focuses and definitions, as well as the empirical nature of psychological study. Test your knowledge on the basic principles and applications in human behavior and learning.
