Psychology is a subject that is studied in class 11. It is the scientific study of the mind and behavior of individuals in different contexts. The subject focuses on understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as examining the relationship between individuals and their social, cultural, and physical environment. The NCERT textbook for class 11 psychology covers the following topics:
- What is Psychology?
- Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
- The Bases of Human Behavior
- Human Development
- Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes
- Learning
- Human Memory
- Thinking
- Motivation and Emotion
The subject of psychology is divided into various branches such as developmental psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and sports psychology. The subject is important as it helps in analyzing and understanding our relationship with others, attaining self-awareness, improving our decision-making, and enhancing our learning and memorizing abilities.