Educational psychology is a fundamental intersection between academic theory and psychological inquiry, significantly influencing pedagogical methodologies and the learning processes.

The impetus for creating this book originated from my tenure in academia, where numerous pedagogical challenges underscored the necessity for a comprehensive yet accessible resource for students. In navigating these complexities, I extensively consulted with scholarly texts, peer-reviewed journals, and digital repositories to compile a cohesive guide elucidating key psychological constructs. I owe a debt of gratitude to the distinguished authors and editors whose intellectual contributions have informed this work.

This book synthesises insights from esteemed subject matter experts to foster a lucid comprehension of foundational and advanced concepts. Through the amalgamation of ideas drawn from various authoritative texts and the precise application of expert terminology, this volume offers an expansive treatment of principles pertinent to BA, B.Ed., MA, M.Ed., and competitive examinations across Indian academic institutions.

The discourse traverses’ diverse psychological paradigms, theories of learning, cognitive and emotional maturation, the taxonomy of learners, group dynamics, personality formation, adjustment mechanisms, and intelligence constructs, among other critical topics.

This text will prove invaluable to students of psychology and education, instructors, and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations.

1. School of Psychology and Learning Theories
2. Psychology of Learner and Teaching Learning Process
3. Personality and Adjustment
4. Intelligence
5. Meaning of Cognitive Development
6. References