Correct option is D
The statement "It is a science related to teaching and learning" is the most accurate description of Educational Psychology. Educational psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on understanding how people learn, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools as organizations.
Explanation of Other Options:
1. (a) It is a normative science:
· Incorrect. Educational psychology is not a normative science as it does not prescribe how things
ought to be. Instead, it is a descriptive and applied science that studies teaching and learning processes.
2. (b) It is perfect as a natural science:
· Incorrect. While it applies scientific methods, educational psychology is not considered "perfect" like natural sciences due to the variability and complexity of human behavior.
3. (c) It is a pure psychology of science:
· Incorrect. Educational psychology is not "pure" psychology; it is applied psychology that uses principles of psychology in educational contexts.
4. (d) It is a science related to teaching and learning:
· Correct. Educational psychology directly concerns itself with the processes of teaching and learning and applies psychological principles to improve these processes.
Information Booster:
1. Scope of Educational Psychology:
· Learning processes and cognitive development.
· Motivation and behavior management.
· Individual differences and special education needs.
2. Key Theories in Educational Psychology:
· Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov).
· Constructivism (Piaget, Vygotsky).
· Social Learning Theory (Bandura).
3. Applications:
· Curriculum design.
· Classroom management.
· Assessment and evaluation techniques.