Behavioural and Practical Aspects of Psychology

The session on “Behavioural and Practical Aspects of Psychology” was organized as an academic enrichment and knowledge dissemination initiative to provide students with a practical and interdisciplinary understanding of psychology. The session was conducted on 18 September 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Auditorium, Central Block, during the academic year 2026–27. The event was organized with the involvement of the Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics and Data Science, with Kajal Dass and Vishal Dogra serving as faculty in-charges. The session was designed particularly for first-year students of Psychology and Computer Science, with the broader objective of demonstrating how psychological knowledge can be applied to everyday experiences and contemporary technological environments.

The session emerged from the need to help students understand psychology beyond theoretical concepts and recognize its practical relevance in everyday life. Human behaviour is influenced by a range of psychological processes, including emotions, cognition, attention, perception, communication, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. The event provided students with an opportunity to explore these processes and understand how they are reflected in common experiences and real-life situations. By connecting psychological principles with practical contexts, the session encouraged students to develop a more meaningful understanding of how psychology operates in their personal, academic, and social lives.

A distinctive feature of the session was its interdisciplinary focus on Psychology and Computer Science. Students were encouraged to consider how psychological factors influence the ways in which individuals interact with digital platforms, applications, and technological systems. Concepts such as attention, perception, emotions, cognition, and decision-making were considered particularly relevant in understanding human–technology interactions. This perspective enabled students to appreciate the importance of human-centred thinking in technology-related environments and recognize how psychological knowledge can complement technological learning.

The session was further enriched by the presence of Rashmi Saha, an award-winning Life Transformation Coach, Counseling Psychologist, NLP Practitioner, and Founder of Mukty Mission. With over 18 years of experience, she has engaged with more than two lakh people through numerous sessions and professional engagements. Her areas of expertise include human behaviour, emotional wellbeing, life skills, and personal and professional development. She is also a menstrual health educator, mental health advocate, TEDx Speaker, IVLP Alumni of the U.S. Department of State, and REX Karmaveer Chakra Awardee. Her professional experience added a practical dimension to the session and helped strengthen the connection between psychological knowledge and real-world applications.

The event ultimately encouraged students to recognize the presence and relevance of psychology across different aspects of life and across disciplinary boundaries. Students were expected to develop the ability to identify psychological principles in everyday situations, understand the influence of human behaviour on technological interactions, and appreciate the contribution of psychology to interdisciplinary and human-centred problem-solving. The session therefore served as a valuable platform for knowledge dissemination, practical learning, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Overall, “Behavioural and Practical Aspects of Psychology” successfully highlighted the importance of understanding human behaviour in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world. By bringing together psychological concepts, practical applications, and interdisciplinary perspectives, the event contributed to the broader educational objective of promoting Quality Education (SDG 4) and encouraged students to view psychology as a practically relevant discipline with applications extending across personal, academic, professional, and technological contexts.