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Thinking — Study Plan

CBSE · Class 11 · Psychology

A step-by-step study plan for Thinking, CBSE Class 11 Psychology: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Nature of Thinking, 2. Processes of Thinking: Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Decision-making, 3. Creative Thinking.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 85 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Thinking after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Thinking is the base of all cognitive activities.
  • Thinking is unique to human beings.
  • Thinking is internal and inferred from behaviour.
  • An image is a mental representation of a sensory experience.
  • A concept is a mental representation of a category.
  • Concepts group objects, ideas, and events with common properties.
  • Culture influences the way people think.
  • Analytical thinking focuses on separate objects and prominent features.
  • Holistic thinking focuses on relationships and background.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Thinking is just remembering, paying attention, or silently talking to oneself.

Mental set and functional fixedness are the same problem.

Problem solving is only needed for difficult puzzles, not everyday tasks.

Memory Tips

Thinking is the base of all cognitive activities and is unique to human beings

Thinking is internal and inferred from overt behaviour

Thinking is mostly organised and goal directed

Mental images as building blocks of thought

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Thinking for CBSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Thinking include Nature of Thinking, Processes of Thinking: Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Decision-making, Creative Thinking, Lateral Thinking and Six Thinking Hats. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Thinking for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 85 practice questions on Thinking. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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