IGNOU | BPCG171 Unit-1 Nature of Psychology & Sociocultural Processes Explained @UnravelStudy
Welcome to Unravel Study! This video covers the Unit 1: Nature of Psychology and Sociocultural Processes of Behaviour, from the course BPCG 171 – General Psychology, offered by IGNOU for BA Programme students. This is the first unit of the course, and it lays the foundation of psychology as a subject — what it means, how it evolved, and how it applies in our daily lives. Whether you’re preparing for exams, reviewing concepts, or just exploring psychology, this video is a complete walkthrough explained in simple Language. Here’s what we’ve covered in this video: Orientation to Psychology (Block Introduction) Introduction to Psychology Origin and Evolution of Psychology Definitions of Psychology by various scholars The Scientific Nature of Psychology:- Characteristics of Science in Psychology Scope of Psychology – What it is and what it is not Major Methods used in Psychology (Experimental, Correlation, Observation) Applications of Psychology in real life Sociocultural Processes and their influence on human behaviour Conclusion All topics are explained with examples, clear language, and a student-friendly approach — so you can understand and remember the content with ease. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:39 – Block Introduction (Orientation to Psychology) 03:15 – Introduction to Psychology 04:26 – Psychology: Its Origin and Evolution 05:26 – Definition of Psychology 06:48 – The Scientific Nature of Psychology 10:06 – Scope of Psychology: What it is and what it is not 11:49 – Methods of Psychology 15:43 – Applications of Psychology 18:43 – Socio-cultural Processes Underlying Behaviour 20:45 – Conclusion 21:31 – Thank You This video is useful for IGNOU BA Programme students, psychology beginners, or anyone interested in understanding the basics of human behaviour and mental processes. The concepts are explained in a clear, simple, and engaging way to help you build a strong foundation in psychology. Download PDF Notes for This Unit:- I’ve uploaded the complete and easy-to-understand PDF notes of this unit on my Telegram channel. Get them here: [https://t.me/unravelstudynotes] Let’s Connect! If this video helped you, please: ✅ Like the video 🔁 Share it with your fellow students 🔔 Subscribe to Unravel Study for more unit-wise IGNOU lessons 💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — I’d love to hear from you! More lessons coming soon! Stay tuned and keep learning. #IGNOU #BPCG171 #GeneralPsychology #PsychologyExplained #IGNOUPsychology #PsychologyLecture #PsychologyNotes #IGNOU2024 #OrientationToPsychology #MentalHealth #StudyWithMe #UnravelStudy #SocioCulturalPsychology #BAStudents #IGNOU #Unit1BPCG171 #NatureOfPsychology #SocioculturalBehaviour #PsychologyBasics #PsychologyExplained #BehaviouralScience #IGNOUPsychology #PsychologyLecture #IGNOUStudyMaterial #PsychologyNotes #MentalProcesses #HumanBehaviour #PsychologyForBeginners #SocialScience #IGNOUExamPrep #UnravelStudy #StudyWithUnravel #IGNOUAssignmentHelp #BAPsychology #IGNOUGuide #IGNOUTEE #IGNOUJuneExam2025 #PsychologyScope #PsychologyMethods #PsychologicalConcepts #IGNOUHelp @UnravelStudy
