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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology
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What is the literal meaning of the word 'Psychology' based on its Greek roots?
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Psychology comes from two Greek words: 'Psyche' meaning 'soul' and 'Logos' meaning 'science'. Originally, psychology was recognized as the 'Science of Soul', but it evolved to become the science of be…
According to modern definitions, what is Psychology?
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Psychology is a science which studies mental processes, experiences, and behavior of human beings in different contexts. It involves scientific study of both overt (observable) and internal (mental) b…
What are the four key aspects included in the acceptable definition of psychology?
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The four key aspects are: (a) Mental Process - internal cognitive activities, (b) Experience - subjective personal awareness, (c) Behavior - observable and internal responses, (d) Science - use of sci…
Why is psychology considered both a natural science and a social science?
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Psychology is a natural science because it studies behavior as a natural phenomenon using scientific methods. It's also a social science because it studies human behavior in social-cultural contexts a…
Who established the first psychology laboratory and when? Why is this significant?
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Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany. This is significant because it gave psychology the status of science and Wundt is recognized as the 'Father of Sc…
What are the four main aims of psychology?
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The four aims are: (1) Description - describing what behavior is, (2) Clarification - explaining why behavior occurs, (3) Prediction - forecasting behavior based on established laws, (4) Control - man…
What is the Biological Approach in psychology?
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The Biological Approach studies human behavior by examining biological factors like chromosomes, genes, hormones, nerve impulses, brain structure, and sensory organs. It uses methods like histology an…
What did John B. Watson propose in the Behavioral Approach?
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Watson proposed that psychology should focus only on observable, measurable behavior. He rejected introspection and consciousness as subjects of study, defining psychology as 'stimulus-response' scien…
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