Behaviour Science: New Dimensions explores the scientific study of human behavior through the perspectives of psychology, sociology, and anthropology. The book presents 15 innovative topics covering humanistic behaviorism, cognitive psychology, learning, and psycho-motor development. It highlights essential themes such as human wellness, sports psychology, group behavior, emotional intelligence, leadership, and psychological burnout. Emphasis is also given to positive thinking, learned optimism, and effective listening. The book concludes with tools and techniques for assessment. Written in simple and comprehensive language, it is a valuable resource for students, scholars, psychologists, and readers interested in modern developments in behavioral science.

Dr. Agyajit Singh retired as Head of the Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab) after serving for 30 years in the Department of Education and Psychology. He holds a master’s degree in psychology and education, with M.Litt. in Educational Psychology and PhD in Sports Psychology. He has experience teaching post-graduate classes in the subjects of Educational Psychology as well as Measurement and Evaluation. He also worked as a coordinator in the Department of Correspondence Courses of the University for B.Ed. and M.Ed. courses for a few years.

He has had the privilege of serving the prestigiously internationally famed institution, i.e., Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, as a sports Psychologist for many years. He worked as a team Psychologist with the Indian Athletic Team and Indian Women's Hockey Team before the Busan Asian Games in 2002, while he was serving at N.S. National Institute of Sports, Patiala.

He also worked as Principal-cum- Director of a few colleges of Education for three years after his retirement. He has published more than 200 articles and research papers in different journals and magazines of repute. He has published 64 books in Psychology and Education and 23 books in Sports Psychology. He has guided 45 PhD scholars and 30 M.Phil. research theses.

He has attended more than 70 national and international conferences and seminars in India and abroad, where he has been presenting his research papers. He also attended the 5th World Sports Psychology Conference held in Brussels (Belgium) in November 1987 and visited the National Institute of Sports (INSEP) in Paris (France). He visited Belgium, France, and the USA for academic pursuits. He was in Boston (USA) thrice. S.I.S. International Society honored him with a research award in 2001.

He was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” in Sports Psychology by the Sports Psychology Association of India at the International Conference of Sports Psychology held at Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior, in 2009. He was a member of the Senate and Syndicate of Punjabi University during 1990-92. He was a member of the Finance Committee of the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.

He was honored with the award of Eminent Psychologist by the PRAACHI PSYCHO-CULTURAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION at its 10th annual conference held at D.A.V. College for Women, Ferozepur Cantt in 2016. Recently, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Psychology by the International Tele-Psychology Association and SIS Society (USA) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. He worked for 32 years as a guest faculty member at Punjab Jail Training School, Patiala, as well as the Department of Physiotherapy of Punjabi University, Patiala, for 15 years.

Chapter 1. Nature of Behavioural Science

Chapter 2. Humanistic Behaviourism

Chapter 3. Behavioural Skills for Wellness

Chapter 4. Human Wellness—Need of the Hour

Chapter 5. Cognitive Psychology: Nature and Concept

Chapter 6. Cognition and Learning

Chapter 7. Physical and Motor Development and Psycho-Motor Abilities

Chapter 8. Modern Concepts of Sports Psychology

Chapter 9. Group Behaviour and Leadership

Chapter 10. Learned Optimism—Need and Importance

Chapter 11. Positive Thinking and Emphatic Listening

Chapter 12. Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace

Chapter 13. Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

Chapter 14. Psychological Burnout Syndrome

Chapter 15. Tools and Techniques for Assessment