Question

Explain the changing definitions and concepts of psychology. explain the meaning and objectives of educational psychology.

Answer 1

Educational psychology is the branch ofpsychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning. The study of learning processes, from bothcognitive and behavioral perspectives, allows researchers to understand individual differences in intelligence,cognitive development, affect,motivation, self-regulation, and self-concept, as well as their role in learning. The field of educational psychology relies heavily on quantitative methods, including testing and measurement, to enhance educational activities related to instructional design, classroom management, and assessment, which serve to facilitate learning processes in various educational settings across the lifespan.[1]