PPT: Educational Psychology | Teaching Aptitude for Teaching Exam - B.Ed Entrance PDF Download

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Educational Psychology
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Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: 
Understanding Human 
Behavior in Educational 
Settings
Educational Psychology is the study of human behavior in educational 
situations. It is a branch of psychology concerned with the scientific 
study of human learning and behavior in educational contexts.
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Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: 
Understanding Human 
Behavior in Educational 
Settings
Educational Psychology is the study of human behavior in educational 
situations. It is a branch of psychology concerned with the scientific 
study of human learning and behavior in educational contexts.
Defining Educational Psychology
Education
A process of learning that shapes 
human behavior and development.
Psychology
The scientific study of human behavior 
and mental processes.
Skinner's Definition
"Educational psychology is that branch 
of psychology which deals with 
teaching and learning."
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Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: 
Understanding Human 
Behavior in Educational 
Settings
Educational Psychology is the study of human behavior in educational 
situations. It is a branch of psychology concerned with the scientific 
study of human learning and behavior in educational contexts.
Defining Educational Psychology
Education
A process of learning that shapes 
human behavior and development.
Psychology
The scientific study of human behavior 
and mental processes.
Skinner's Definition
"Educational psychology is that branch 
of psychology which deals with 
teaching and learning."
Psychology: Its Meaning
Etymology
The word 'psychology' derives 
from two Greek terms:
'Psyche' meaning soul
'Logos' meaning science
Historical Evolution
Initially defined as the scientific 
study of the soul. This definition 
was later abandoned due to the 
ambiguous nature of the 
concept.
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Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: 
Understanding Human 
Behavior in Educational 
Settings
Educational Psychology is the study of human behavior in educational 
situations. It is a branch of psychology concerned with the scientific 
study of human learning and behavior in educational contexts.
Defining Educational Psychology
Education
A process of learning that shapes 
human behavior and development.
Psychology
The scientific study of human behavior 
and mental processes.
Skinner's Definition
"Educational psychology is that branch 
of psychology which deals with 
teaching and learning."
Psychology: Its Meaning
Etymology
The word 'psychology' derives 
from two Greek terms:
'Psyche' meaning soul
'Logos' meaning science
Historical Evolution
Initially defined as the scientific 
study of the soul. This definition 
was later abandoned due to the 
ambiguous nature of the 
concept.
Evolution of Psychology
Science of Soul
Initially understood as the study of the soul in ancient times.
Science of Mind
Evolved to focus on mental processes and consciousness.
Study of Behavior
Now encompasses how individuals think, feel, and act in 
various contexts.