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Psychology-A Science — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology
What Psychology-A Science covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Meaning, Definition and Nature.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology · 2026-27
Topics in Psychology-A Science
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Meaning, Definition and Nature of Psychology
- Etymology: 'Psychology' comes from Greek words 'Psyche' (soul) and 'Logos' (science)
- Historical evolution: Science of soul → Science of mind → Science of consciousness → Science of behavior
- Modern definition: Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes, experiences, and behavior in different contexts
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Nature of Psychology as a Science
- Psychology is a science because it uses scientific methodology
- Characteristics of science: Repetition, change, control, and objectivity
- Psychology is a Natural Science - studies natural phenomena (behavior)
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Aims of Psychology
- Four primary aims: Description, Clarification, Prediction, and Control
- Description: Systematically documenting and categorizing behavioral phenomena
- Clarification: Understanding the 'why' behind behaviors by identifying causes
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Origin and Development of Modern Psychology
- Wilhelm Wundt established first psychology laboratory (1879, Leipzig, Germany)
- Wundt is known as 'Father of Scientific Psychology'
- Historical progression: Philosophy → Empirical Psychology → Scientific Psychology
Key Concepts
Psychology is defined as 'a sciencePsychology evolved through four stagesPsychology exhibits four essential characteristicsPsychology pursues four scientific goalsSix major approaches study human behavior
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