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ICSE Class 12 Psychology Syllabus: Chapter-Wise Breakdown

The Psychology syllabus for Class 12 focuses on understanding human behavior, mental processes, and their applications. Below is the chapter-wise structure of the syllabus:

Unit 1: Intelligence and Ability

  • Chapter 1: Theories of Intelligence
    • Spearman, Thurstone, Gardner, Sternberg, Cattell.
  • Chapter 2: Assessment of Intelligence
    • Intelligence tests, concept of IQ, emotional intelligence.
  • Chapter 3: Individual Differences in Intelligence
    • Giftedness, intellectual disabilities, and factors affecting intelligence.

Unit 2: Personality

  • Chapter 4: Theories of Personality
    • Psychodynamic theories (Freud, Erikson), trait theories (Allport, Cattell), humanistic theories (Rogers, Maslow).
  • Chapter 5: Assessment of Personality
    • Projective techniques, self-report inventories, observational methods.

Unit 3: Life Span Development

  • Chapter 6: Developmental Processes
    • Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development across life stages.
  • Chapter 7: Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
    • Challenges, identity formation, peer relationships.

Unit 4: Stress and Coping

  • Chapter 8: Nature and Types of Stress
    • Acute, chronic, eustress, and distress.
  • Chapter 9: Coping Mechanisms
    • Problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, resilience.
  • Chapter 10: Strategies for Managing Stress
    • Relaxation techniques, time management, positive thinking.

Unit 5: Psychological Disorders

  • Chapter 11: Concepts of Normality and Abnormality
    • DSM and ICD classification systems.
  • Chapter 12: Types of Psychological Disorders
    • Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and other major disorders.
  • Chapter 13: Treatment of Disorders
    • Psychotherapy, biomedical therapy, and alternative therapies.

Unit 6: Social Influence and Group Dynamics

  • Chapter 14: Nature and Types of Groups
    • Primary, secondary, formal, and informal groups.
  • Chapter 15: Group Processes
    • Cooperation, competition, conformity, compliance, and obedience.
  • Chapter 16: Leadership
    • Traits, styles, and functions of leadership.

Unit 7: Applications of Psychology

  • Chapter 17: Psychology in Education
    • Learning styles, motivation, classroom management.
  • Chapter 18: Psychology in Sports
    • Role of psychology in enhancing performance and managing anxiety.
  • Chapter 19: Psychology in Workplaces
    • Industrial/organizational psychology, workplace stress, and employee motivation.