Class 11 Psychology Notes

Chapters in Class 11 Psychology — 8 chapters.

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Chapters in Class 11 Psychology

  1. Chapter 1: What is Psychology?

    11 topics

    • Introduction of What is Psychology?
    • Psychology as a Discipline
    • Psychology as a Natural Science
    • Psychology as a Social Science
    • Understanding Mind And Behaviour
    • Popular Notions About The Discipline of Psychology
    • Evolution Of Psychology
    • Development of Psychology in India

  2. Chapter 2: Methods of Enquiry in Psychology chology

    24 topics

    • Introduction of Methods of Enquiry in Psychology chology
    • Goals of Psychological Enquiry
    • Steps in Conducting Scientific Research
    • Alternative Paradigms of Research
    • Nature of Psychological Data
    • Some Important Methods in Psychology
    • Observational Method
    • Types of Observation

  3. Chapter 3: Human Development

    22 topics

    • Introduction of Human Development
    • Meaning of Development
    • Life-Span Perspective on Development
    • Factors Influencing Development
    • Context of Development
    • Overview of Developmental Stages
    • Prenatal Stage
    • Infancy

  4. Chapter 4: Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes

    36 topics

    • Introduction of Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes
    • Knowing The World
    • Nature And Varieties of Stimulus
    • Sense Modalities
    • Functional Limitations of Sense Organs
    • Attentional Processes
    • Selective Attention
    • Sustained Attention

  5. Chapter 5: Learning

    25 topics

    • Introduction of Learning
    • Nature of Learning
    • Features of Learning
    • Paradigms of Learning
    • Classical Conditioning
    • Determinants of Classical Conditioning
    • Operant/Instrumental Conditioning
    • Determinants of Operant Conditioning

  6. Chapter 6: Human Memory

    20 topics

    • Introduction of Human Memory
    • Nature of Memory
    • Information Processing Approach: The Stage Model
    • Memory Systems: Sensory, Shortterm And Long Term Memories
    • Sensory Memory
    • Short-term Memory
    • Long-term Memory
    • Working Memory

  7. Chapter 7: Thinking

    21 topics

    • Introduction of Thinking
    • Nature of Thinking
    • Building Blocks of Thought
    • The Processes of Thinking
    • Culture and Thinking
    • Problem Solving
    • Obstacles to Solving Problems
    • Mental Operations Involved in Solving a Problem

  8. Chapter 8: Motivation and Emotion

    12 topics

    • Introduction of Motivation and Emotion
    • Nature of Motivation
    • The Motivational Cycle
    • Types of Motives
    • Biological Motives
    • Psychosocial Motives
    • Maslows Hierarchy Of Needs
    • Nature of Emotions