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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

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What does the Greek word 'Psyche' mean in the term 'Psychology'?

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Who is recognized as the father of scientific psychology?

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In which year was the first psychology laboratory established?

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According to the modern definition, psychology is the scientific study of:

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Which of the following are aims of psychology?

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Description, Clarification, Prediction, Control

Psychology has four main aims: Description (describing behavior), Clarification (explaining why behavior occurs), Prediction (forecasting behavior), and Control (managing or changing behavior). Elimination is not an aim of psychology.

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Which approach in psychology emphasizes observable behavior that can be measured?

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Behavioral approach

The behavioral approach, developed by Watson, emphasizes only observable and measurable behavior. It rejects the study of consciousness and internal mental processes that cannot be directly observed.

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Which of the following are characteristics that make psychology a science?

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Uses scientific methods, Objective and verifiable, Uses controlled experiments

Psychology is a science because it uses scientific methods, maintains objectivity and verifiability, and employs controlled experiments. It does not rely on personal opinions or intuition alone.

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The psychodynamic approach was founded by:

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Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud founded the psychodynamic approach, which emphasizes unconscious processes and the dynamic interaction between different parts of personality (Id, Ego, Superego).

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What are the important topics in Psychology-A Science for Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Psychology-A Science include Meaning, Definition and Nature of Psychology, Nature of Psychology as a Science, Aims of Psychology, Origin and Development of Modern Psychology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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