Dimensions Of Psychology

Psychology as a discipline specializes in the study of experienes, behaviours and mental processes of human beings within socio-cultural and socio-historical context. This book purports to introduce the learners to the basic ides, principles and methods in psychology so as to enable them to understand themselves and their social world better. The emphasis is put on creating interest and exposure needed by learners to develop their own knowledge base and understanding. This book deal with psychological knowledge and practices which are contextually rooted. It emphasizes the complexity of behavioural processes and discourages critical resoning, allowing students to appreciate the role of cultural factors in bahaviours, and illustrating how biology and experience shape behaviours.
About Author :
D.K. Surana is teaching in a reputed college in M.P. for the past two decades. He graduated from Magadh University, Bihar with M.A. Psychology in 1983. He has submitted his Ph.D. thesis to Lucknow University. He has presented papers on stress management and mind relaxation. He has published more than fifty articles on basic psychology in India and abroad.
Contents :
Preface Introduction Psychological Thoughts Researches in Psychology Psychological Measures Educational Psychology forensic and Health Psychology School Psychology Therapies in Psychology Psychology in the Professional World Psychological Adjustment Self Psychology Bibliography Index