About the Book : This collection of 15 articles authored by Professor L.B. Tripathi provides an insider perspective on the themes of psychological theory and teaching profession. Addressing certain key concerns in the field of mainstream psychology, the book explores the growth points in the journey of experimental psychology. Further examining the state of affairs in contemporary psychology, the book takes stock of some methodological problems of deprivation studies and some erroneous beliefs of parents about their children. Also, it deals with the academic scenario in Indian universities and analyses the roles and responsibilities of teachers, as well as the motivational forces at work in universities. The book is useful for the students of psychology and education, as well as for educational planners and policy-makers. About Author : Girishwar Misra, Ph.D., is Professor and former Head, Department of Psychology, and Dean Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi. He has been Fulbright Fellow at Swarthmore College and the University of Michigan. During his academic career spanning over three decades, he has previously taught at the Universities of Bhopal, Allahabad and Gorakhpur. The Government of Madhya Pradesh conferred upon him the Radhakrishnan and Dr. Hari Singh Gaur Awards. Professor Misra has authored or edited Psychological Consequences of Prolonged Deprivation, Deprivation: Its Social Roots and Psychological Consequences, Applied Social Psychology in India, Perspectives on Indigenous Psychology, Psychological Perspectives on Stress and Health, Psychology of Poverty and Social Disadvantage, and Contributions to Psychology in India. He has been President and Convener of the National Academy of Psychology, India. He is currently editing its journal Psychological Studies. He can be contacted at [email protected].