Download or read book Basics of Educational Psychology written by Dr. Sarla Rani & Dr. Goldy Gupta & Dr. Manjeet Kumari and published by Sankalp Publication. This book was released on with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: : The book has been organized into sixteen chapters and gives the broad outline of the area where the teacher can use the knowledge of concept of educational psychology, behaviorism of psychology, behaviorism of psychology: history, types, assumptions and applications, structuralism of psychology, cognitive processes and stages with special reference to Piaget, thinking skill, personality: concept and factors responsible for personality development, role of heredity and environment in the development of personality, contribution of max Wertheimer & Kurt Koffka and assessment of personality, mental health: concept, factors affecting mental health, resilience-guide to face challenges and adversities, defense mechanism: concept and its escape and compromise techniques, emotional intelligence: concept, components, importance and factors affecting emotional intelligence, transfer of learning: concept and theories, creativity: concept, nature and ways to foster, interest. new thoughts in the field of educational psychology have been included keeping in view the needs of the students of B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A. (Education), and M.Phil. This 'examination-oriented' and 'student-oriented' book is primarily designed to meet examination needs of the students of B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A. (Education), M.Phil. and B.A. (Education). Its subject matter is authentic, has all-encompassing coverage and is deeply insightful.