1. Rayat Shikshan Sanstha's S. M. Joshi College, Hadapsar, Pune-28
Department of Psychology Prof. Shilpa Kumbhar M. A. SET, Ph. D. (Pursuing)

2. 1. Psychology: Science and Perspectives
Introduction
Psychology = Psyche ( Soul ) + Logos (Science)
William Wunt 1879 – Germany – lipzing –
First – Psychology Laboratory
Definition of Psychology

3. “Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental process”
Formula of Behavior = Stimulus + Organism
+ Response
Aims / goals Of Psychology

4. Historical approach of Psychology
Structuralism – Tichner and Wunt – Human Experience.
Functionalism – William James – Mental Process.
Gestalt – Wertheimer , Kofka , Kohler – Whole Perception.
Psychoanalysis – Dr. Freud – Unconscious Mind

5. Historical approach of Psychology
Behaviorism – Watson – Behavior
Humanistic – Maslow and Rogers – Positive
Cognition – Perception/Comprehension
Bio – Psycho – Socio – Cultural

6. FIELDS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Developmental Criminal and Forensic
Social Women
Clinical
Counseling
Educational
Industrial
Health
Sport

7. METHODS OF PSYCHOLOGY Introspection Naturalistic Observation
Experimental Method
Survey Method
Case History Method

8. Application : Career Avenues in Psychology
Education Field – Lecturer, School Counselor
Clinical Field – Psychiatric, Psychotherapist
Industrial Field – Advertising, HRM
Personal Development