Class 11 Psychology.

Explores psychology as a discipline, a natural science, and a social science. Students learn to differentiate between everyday notions and scientific psychology.

Traces the historical development of psychology and introduces major psychological perspectives. It highlights the shift from structuralism to modern cognitive and humanistic approaches.

Examines the goals of psychological research, including description, prediction, explanation, and control. Students learn the steps involved in conducting scientific research.

Covers various methods of data collection such as observation, experimental, correlational, and survey research. It also addresses ethical issues in psychological studies.

Introduces the evolutionary perspective on human behaviour and the basic building blocks of the biological system. Students study the structure and function of neurons.

Details the central and peripheral nervous systems, focusing on the brain and spinal cord. It explores how different brain regions control specific functions.

Explores the role of hormones secreted by the endocrine glands in regulating behaviour. It also covers the principles of heredity and genetics.

Analyzes the cultural basis of behaviour, focusing on the processes of socialisation and acculturation. Students learn how society and culture shape individual identity.

Defines human development and outlines its core principles. It covers the life-span perspective and the factors influencing development.

Examines the developmental milestones during infancy and childhood. It highlights motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional development in early years.

Focuses on the physical, psychological, and social changes during adolescence. It addresses identity formation and common challenges faced by teenagers.

Explores the developmental tasks of early, middle, and late adulthood. It discusses the physical and psychological aspects of aging.

Introduces the basic sensory modalities with a focus on the human eye and visual processing. It explains how physical stimuli are converted into neural signals.

Examines the nature of attention, including selective and sustained attention. Students learn about the factors that influence attentional focus.

Explores how the brain organizes sensory information into meaningful patterns using Gestalt principles. It covers form, space, and depth perception.

Analyzes perceptual illusions and how socio-cultural factors shape perception. It demonstrates that perception is an active, constructive process.

Introduces the paradigms of classical and operant conditioning. Students explore how associations and consequences shape behaviour.

Examines learning that occurs through observation, insight, and latent learning. It highlights the role of cognitive processes in acquiring new behaviours.

Explores the stage model of memory, including sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. It details the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Analyzes the theories of forgetting, such as interference and trace decay. It also provides practical strategies and mnemonics for enhancing memory.