Behaviorism- A School of Thought in Psychology?
Behaviorism is one of the schools of thought in psychology. It emphasizes the study of…
Behaviorism is one of the schools of thought in psychology. It emphasizes the study of observable and measurable behavior rather than internal mental processes. It focuses how environmental stimuli influence behavior and rejects the study of unobservable mental states. Behaviorism emerged in the early 20th century to address the limitations of structuralist and functionalist approaches….
This article is about classroom pedagogy and how educators are consistently encouraged to employ diverse strategies to provoke their students’ interest in learning and foster active participation in classroom activities. I often find myself pondering over the term, ‘pedagogy’—is it merely a set of activities or does it catalyze educators to become more creative and…
The history of psychology as a discipline can be traced back to the late 19th century. The earliest organized approaches that established psychology as a scientific discipline are Structuralism and Functionalism. As two key foundational schools of thought in psychology, both Structuralism and Fundamentalism laid the groundwork for the scientific study of the human mind…
The following multiple-choice questions (MCQs) have been designed to assess your understanding of the four key goals of psychology: to describe, to explain, to predict, and to control/change. You can attempt these MCQs on goals of psychology and send your answers to the email address provided at the end. Our assessment team will promptly send…
This article outlines the four primary goals of psychology: description, explanation, prediction, and control. At the end, you’ll have the chance to assess your understanding by attempting quizzes related to each goal. A link to these MCQs has been provided at the conclusion of the article. 1. Description The first goal of psychology as a…
Munaza Mahmood contributed this research paper to Ibex Times as part of her Master of Studies in Education at Karachi University. She currently serves as an educator at Habib Girls School in Karachi. She can be reached at munaza.mahmood@habibschools.edu.pk. Abstract This study aims to highlight the challenges faced by higher secondary school educators in remote…
By Didar Ali Climate change, amplified by rapid urbanization, population growth, and frequent heat waves, stands as one of the most urgent challenges of our time. To address these interconnected issues, the students of Aga Khan University Faculty of Arts have embarked on an innovative initiative: the Agrivoltaics Project. Guided by Dr. Fouzia Parveen (Associate…
By Abdul Rahim Daudani In the intricate world of education, learning is far from a one-size-fits-all experience. It is a complex process, where students acquire new knowledge and skills at different paces, influenced by a myriad of personal circumstances, learning styles, and external factors. These differences are evident across grade levels, where students exhibit a…
Gilgit (PR): In a statement issued to the media on Thursday, the deputy speaker Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly, Sadia Danish, has congratulated the people of Pakistan on the Independence Day to be commemorated tomorrow August 14. The deputy speaker has stated that August 14 is a testament to the steadfast determination and sacrifices of our ancestors…
Islamabad (PR): Speaker Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) Nazir Ahmed Advocate met with Chairman National Highway Authority (NHA) Mohammad Shehryar Sultan in Islamabad on Tuesday. Speaker GB assembly discussed the under-construction Gilgit-Shandur Road section of Gilgit-Chitral Expressway. He emphasized completion of the project within the stipulated time ensuring quality of the work. During the meeting, the…