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….
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…
By Anita Saleem Active participation of students in class activities is pivotal for effective teaching-learning. However, it can be a challenging task for many teachers, with students often expressing boredom, discomfort, and even drowsiness during social studies lessons. I faced a similar situation as a social studies teacher. I had two choices: (a) become demotivated…
By Farman Baigh Inhabited predominantly by the Tajik ethnic people, this region historically served as the focal point of the ancient Silk Road, connecting China to Western Asia. Within Tashkurgan, the majority of its residents are called Saryaqoli, comprising a good number of Wakhi speaking people as well. The Wakhi community inhabits various regions, including…
Gilgit (correspondent): While addressing a press conference with party leaders at Gilgit press club, PPP G-B leader Bashir Ahmed said the Diamar-Bhasha Dam is a red bone for Pakistan, however, there is a complete violation of this agreement. He demanded of WAPDA to implement the agreement of 2010 with the effectees of Diamar-Dam project and…
Gilgit (correspondent): In a statement issued to the media, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Astor Police Suhail Ahmad has said police have started an awareness campaign related to traffic laws along with initiation of legal action against the violators. According to PRO Astore Valley, the measures are taken as per the orders of Inspector General…
Gilgit (Crime reporter): Gilgit police claimed to have arrested a wanted accused from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Wednesday after one year of a case registered against him at Jutial police station. The accused Asadullah, son of Ahmed Alullah Sakna Eidi Mohalla, Yadgar Chowk, Gilgit was wanted in case No. 211/2022 under sections 365A,…
According to Fatehullah Khan the propagandists are using this sad incident for their personal and political nefarious interests, which will give Pakistan’s enemies an opportunity to project a negative image of the region and the country.