Understanding Human Behavior: From Biology to Social Dynamics

The realm of developmental psychology is vast and complex, offering profound insights into the myriad stages of human growth and development. This comprehensive book, featuring contributions from esteemed scholars and practitioners, delves into key aspects of human psychology, from infancy to adulthood. It begins with foundational topics such as infancy and childhood, covered by Mr. Chandrakant, and adolescence traits and development by Dr. Rainu Gupta, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the biological and social motives explored by Dr. Nisha Chandel. Dr. Saraswati Ghosh’s exploration of cognitive development through primary education, alongside Dr. Mahamud’s methods of developmental psychology, provides a robust framework for comprehending early psychological growth. As the chapters progress, the focus shifts to adulthood and aging, with Mr. Rambahadur and Dr. Gopal Arora offering insights into social development and the aging process. The intricacies of language, thought, and personality development are meticulously examined by Mr. Faheem and Dr. Brijesh Kumar Verma, respectively. Dr. Prafull Kumar and Dr. Durgesh Nandan’s studies on prenatal development and theories of emotion deepen our understanding of the foundational and emotional aspects of human psychology. This volume also addresses the theories of intelligence by Ms. Neetu Kumari and the complexities of memory and brain characteristics by Dr. Harshika. Critical social issues such as prejudice, discrimination, and aggression in adolescents are thoughtfully analyzed by Dr. Vidhi and Dr. Arminder Kaur. Kehchandra Singh and Edal Singh shed light on adult attraction, relationships, and factors affecting human psychology. Human sensory systems, environmental psychology’s impact on child development, and organizational behavior are covered by Ms. Sakshi, Ms. Savan, and Ms. Komal. The book concludes with practical applications in job satisfaction, leadership, work motivation, prosocial behavior, and intelligence testing, presented by Mr. Rohit Bansal, Vijaya Tomar, Neha Choudhary, Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Tyagi, and Dr. Kamla Kant Parashar.