Psychology may be defined as the scientific study of the human behaviour and mental process. The word psychology is derived from the Greek words ‘psyche’ means soul; ‘logos’ means science.

 Thus, psychology is the branch of scientific study of human mind and how it influences behaviour consciously and unconsciously.

 Educational psychology is nothing but one of the branches of applied psychology. In other words, educational psychology is a study of the experiences and behaviour of the learner in relation to educational and training environment.

 From time to time psychologists have tried to define educational psychology in their own ways. Some of these definitions are given below:-

 •   Skinner defines it as : “Educational psychology is that branch of psychology which deals with teaching and learning.”

 •   Crow and crow put it as : “Educational psychology describes and explains the learning experiences of an individual from birth through old age.”