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Written in an easy-to-understand style, the text has been thoroughly revised in tune with the spirit and need of the new nomenclature Pedagogy of Social Sciences in place of the old designation Teaching of Social Studies. It reflects on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to teach Social Sciences in an effective manner. Introducing new chapters, the second edition of the book mainly focuses on improving the methodological concepts of the Social Sciences teachers. In doing so, it covers various strategies and devices of teaching Social Sciences, e-learning in Social Sciences, e-learning resources in Social Sciences, and professional growth of the Social Sciences teacher. Besides, the chapters of the previous edition have been updated, with the required information given in various new sections. This book is suitable for a course on ‘Pedagogy of Social Sciences’ for the students of B.Ed. and M.A. (Education). It can also be used for the in-service teacher education programmes organized by the Central and State education boards. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION  In addition to the four new chapters, the book now incorporates several new sections: • Concept and meaning of the term Social Sciences; distinguishing the subject Social Sciences from Natural Sciences and the subject Social Studies; justification for using the term teaching/pedagogy of Social Sciences in place of teaching/pedagogy of Social Studies (Chapter 1) • Bloom’s revised taxonomy, 2001 (Chapter 4) • Views of NCF and Focus Group (NCERT) about curriculum at the various stages of school education (Chapter 5) • Survey method and cooperative learning method for the teaching of Social Sciences (Chapter 7) • Reference books in Social Sciences (Chapter 9) • Atlases, newspapers, digital audio recorders and players and documentaries as instructional material or teaching aids (Chapter 11) • Question banks, grading system, open book examinations and use of rubrics as the means and ways for improving the evaluation programmes in Social Sciences (Chapter 23)  Also, the chapter on ‘Relationship of Social Studies with other Subjects’ has been replaced with a more comprehensive and detailed chapter on ‘Correlation in Social Sciences’ (Chapter 6). KEY FEATURES  Chapter-end summary and study questions to help readers review the important topics and drill the concept discussed, respectively.  Numerous figures and tables to facilitate easy understanding of the concepts.  References and Suggested Readings to provide scope for further reading.

This new revised edition of General Psychology provides a valuable insight into the nature and background of the subject of psychology. Keeping in mind the progressions in the field of psychology and the changes in the syllabi of the courses in degree classes of the universities and institutions of higher learning of our country, all the necessary changes and additions have been made to present the subject matter in a consolidated form. A number of new topics have been added and the previous content has been enriched, enabling the book to meet the requirements of the syllabi of General Psychology. Key Features: Addition of new chapters: (i) The States of Consciousness, (ii) Transfer of Learning or Training, (iii) Emotional Intelligence: Its Concept, Measurement and Development, (iv) Social , Spiritual and Artificial Intelligence, (v) Attitudes: Concept and Measurement, (vi) Creativity: Concept, Theories and Development, Inclusion of new topics in existing chapters: Careers for the Students of Psychology. Socio-cultural Perspective in the Historical Evolution of the Subject of Psychology. The Present Position and Recent Trends in Psychology. Normative Survey or Field Survey Method of Studying in Psychology. Theories of the Mechanism of Heredity. The book will be useful to not only the students of the degree courses of psychology of the universities, but will also be able to provide a basic structure to those who opt for psychology as an optional paper for their Indian or Provincial Civil Services and other competitive examinations.

Positive psychology advocates for nurturing, promoting, and directing our attention towards the positive aspects of ourselves to achieve happiness and well-being. This textbook is meticulously crafted to fulfil this objective by providing a comprehensive exploration of concepts, principles, and theories of positive psychology. Presented in an accessible and user-friendly manner, the book facilitates meaningful discussions on topics aligned with the prescribed syllabi of Indian universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in positive psychology. Moreover, it addresses the longstanding need within the positive psychology community for a text that incorporates an Indian perspective, catering to the specific requirements of students and faculty. Beyond academia, the textbook serves as a valuable resource for counsellors, practitioners, and anyone interested in leveraging positive psychology for personal fulfilment and happiness. By offering both theoretical insights and practical applications, it equips readers with the tools to enhance their well-being and thrive in various aspects of life. KEY FEATURES • Comprehensive coverage of topics aligned with the syllabi of Positive psychology courses offered by most Indian universities and higher institutions, for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Subject matter presented in a coherent and seamlessly synthesised manner, facilitating ease of understanding. • Adequately illustrated with examples, case studies, figures, tables, and boxed items to enhance comprehension and engagement. • Deliberate effort made to clarify terms and concepts within each chapter through concise explanations in boxed material. • Each chapter concludes with a summary for quick recapitulation of the topics covered, followed by a set of review questions and then ending with a list of references cited within the chapter. TARGET AUDIENCE • BA/B.Sc. Psychology • M.A./M.Sc. Psychology

Essentials of Clinical Psychology: An Indian Perspective offers a comprehensive, user-friendly introduction to the theory and practice of clinical psychology within an Indian cultural, social, and educational context. The book starts with an introduction of what Clinical Psychology is and what it looks like in practice, giving a review of its history and contemporary traditions with an essential emphasis on its development from both a global as well as the Indian perspective. The following chapters cover a range of topics such as research methods, mental health and hygiene, and clinical psychology functions and training. The second half of the book then focuses on the classification of mental disorders for knowledge in diagnosing and treating patients, with chapters devoted to the description of various types of behavioral and mental disorders appearing in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Disorders examined include eating disorders, sleep disorders, degenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Each chapter ends with chapter summaries, review questions, and recommended readings. Each chapter has its sectionwise summaries and ends with review questions and cited references. This textbook will serve as a must-have reference for all undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in Clinical Psychology, as well as for candidates selecting Psychology as their optional paper in competitive examinations. The book is designed according to Indian university course syllabi but also provides a guide to anyone looking to understand the current state of study and practice within Indian Clinical Psychology.

A comprehensive textbook covering fundamentals of psychology and its application and usage in sports and related activities. Sports Psychology is based on the premise that one's participation and performance in sports is as much psychology oriented as it is a matter of physiological skill and talent. This textbook offers to build a sound groundwork in concepts and theories of psychology for their appropriate application to enhance participation in sports activities. The contents of the book will aid students, teachers, trainers, coaches as well as players to improve and maintain their performance in various sports activities. Written in a simple and user-friendly style, the textbook covers the syllabi of psychology courses on the subject as well as course curriculums of BPEd and MPEd programmes. Besides being an indispensable asset to students, the book will prove to be beneficial for coaches and sport psychologists engaging in the task of training, coaching and guiding the trainees and athletes. Key Features: - Chapters arranged to aid sequential learning and understanding of the concepts with a balanced blend of theory and practice - Traces the historical evolution of sports psychology as a subject of study and its current status and future trends - Throws light on the issues related to athletes' mental health including anxiety, stress, frustrations and conflicts, aggression and violence, and sports injuries and their management - Content adequately illustrated with examples, case studies, boxed materials, figures and tables

"This book analyses the essential psychological aspects of sports psychology by throwing light on issues related to upkeep of the athletes' mental state and improving their performances in the sports activities. On one hand, it covers topics like anxiety, stress, conflicts, overtraining, and sports injuries and on the other hand it includes strategies helpful for managing and developing skills for better performance in various sports activities. In its wide coverage, the volume discusses a range of key topics which include sports Psychology-Historical perspectives and the present position; contribution of heredity and environment, the role of growth and development, and the individual differences in sports psychology; how factors like intelligence, cognitive and emotional processes, personality, and motivation influence learning and transfer of learning?; the role of attention, concentration and focus in the performance of athletes; athletes' mental and psyche level displayed in the states of their anxiety, stress and conflicts, aggression and violence; sports injuries and their management; group dynamics and guidance & counselling in the learning and development of the athletes, etc. Engaging and reader-friendly, this book will be useful to the students, researchers and teachers of physical education, psychology, applied psychology, and sports psychology. It will also be key reading for trainees of the various sport academies, coaches, sports associations, managing bodies, and sport psychologists"--