Educational psychology studies human learning from cognitive and behavioral perspectives. Field relies heavily on quantitative methods for instructional design and assessment. Draws from psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science
English is the most spoken language globally with 1.5 billion speakers annually. Learning English is easy due to vast internet resources. English is available in over 80 official languages worldwide
IQ tests are scaled by age and can change during teenage years. Scores above 115 may indicate giftedness. Scores below 89 suggest below-average performance. Scores below 79 indicate learning or processing issues
Introduce chess gradually and keep it fun and engaging. Avoid giving children too much material at once. Use mnemonic devices to explain piece movements. Offer praise and encouragement at every opportunity
Five main theories: biological, behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and trait. Biological theories emphasize genetics and heredity. Behavioral theories focus on individual-environment interaction. Psychodynamic theories emphasize unconscious mind and childhood experiences. Humanist theories emphasize free will and personal growth
B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning theory based on reinforcement and punishment. Ivan Pavlov pioneered classical conditioning through conditioned reflexes