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CBSE Class 11 Psychology — Revision Notes

CBSE Class 11 Psychology revision notes, chapter by chapter across 8 chapters. Follows the CBSE syllabus. Starts with What is Psychology?, Methods.

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Chapter-Wise Revision Notes — 8 Chapters

1

What is Psychology?

4 topics
  • 1. Meaning and Nature of Psychology
  • 2. Mind, Behaviour, and Experience
  • 3. Popular Notions and Scientific Psychology
  • 4. Evolution of Modern Psychology
The term psychology comes from twoMind and brain are not identicalMental processes include thinkingExperiences are subjective and can beBehaviour includes responses or reactions
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2

Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

4 topics
  • 1. Goals and Nature of Psychological Enquiry
  • 2. Scientific Research and Research Paradigms
  • 3. Nature of Psychological Data
  • 4. Observational Method
Psychology aims to describe behaviour accuratelyObjectivity means independent researchers studyingPsychological data may be demographicObservation involves selecting a behaviourExperiments study cause
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3

Human Development

4 topics
  • 1. Meaning and Nature of Development
  • 2. Factors Influencing Development
  • 3. Context of Development
  • 4. Prenatal Development
Development is a pattern of progressiveGrowth means increase in body sizeDevelopment is lifelongBiological processes include body growthGenes provide limits and possibilities
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This page has revision notes for 8 chapters of CBSE Class 11 Psychology for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

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8 chapters

1

What is Psychology?

2

Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

3

Human Development

4

Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes

5

Learning

6

Human Memory

7

Thinking

8

Motivation and Emotion

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