This document discusses the various definitions of psychology throughout history. It was originally defined as the study of the soul by early Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Later definitions included studying the mind, consciousness, and behavior. Modern psychology is considered a behavioral science that studies an organism's behavior through a positive, scientific lens. The document also outlines the main branches of both pure and applied psychology.

1. Defining PsychologyProf. Darade D.B.Asst. Prof.ARIHANT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PULGATE PUNEProf. Darade D. B.

2. INTRODUCTIONPsychology has history of 2500 years. It was the time span of SOCRETIS , PLATO, ARISTOTAL. Psychology was studied as a part of Phylosophy. According to Greek Phylosophy-Psychology=psyche+logos.Psyche=soulLogos=knowledge psychology is knowledge of soul or science of soul.Prof. Darade D. B.

3. Changes in defination …..In terms of study of soul.According to this definition psychology is rational course of study of soul. What is soul? How can it be studied?.Prof. Darade D. B.

4. Mind?In terms of study of mind.“Psychology is the study of mind”What is mind? How can it be studied?Prof. Darade D. B.

5. Consciousness…In terms of study of consciousness.William James – in his book Principles of Psychology published in 1890 “The description and explanation of state of consciousness.Wilhemwundt (1832-1920)who established the first psychology laboratory at university of Lipzig. Praposed introspection method.E. B. Titchener also defined as study of consciousness.What is about subconscious and unconscious activities of mind?Is introspection subjective? Is it scientific?Prof. Darade D. B.

6. Meaning of term behaviourIt includes all the motor and conative activities like walking, swimmingCognitive – thinking , reasoning, imaging etc.Subconscious , unconscious, inner experiences and mental processes .Prof. Darade D. B.

7. behaviour.In terms of study of behaviour.R.H.Thouless- “Psychology is the positive science of human experience and behaviour.”Mc Dougall- “Psychology is the positive science of human experience and behaviour”Woodworth -“ psychology of the activities of the individual in relation to the environment.”BORING- “Psychology is the study of human nature”.N.L.Munn psychology is the positive science of behaviour and experiences ionterpreted in terms of experiences.”Prof. Darade D. B.

8. What kind of science is psychology? in fact it is behavioral science which deals with behaviour of an organismPositive science.Prof. Darade D. B.

9. Branches of psychologyof psychologyBranches of pure psychology.General psychology .Abnormal psychology .Social psychology .Experimental psychology .Physiological psychology .Experimental psychology .ParapsychologyGeopsychologyDevelopementle psychology .Prof. Darade D. B.

10. Branches of psychologyof psychologyBranches of Applied psychologyEducational psychology .Clinical psychology.Industrial psychology.Legal psychology.Political psychology.Military psychology.Prof. Darade D. B.