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ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology

Flashcards for Learning — ICSE Class 11 Psychology. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Meaning of Learning

What is learning?

Answer

Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge that helps an individual develop or change behaviour in order to adjust and respond to a changing environment or to attain a goal. It is a process, not a

Card 2Characteristics of Learning

What are the main characteristics of learning?

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Learning is continuous, lifelong, universal, goal-directed, active, and common to all species. It involves practice and experience. Not all behaviour change is learning, because changes may also happe

Card 3Learning vs Maturation

How is learning different from maturation?

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Learning happens through experience, practice, and knowledge. Maturation comes from within the individual as growth and development take place. Maturation is determined by heredity and is a necessary

Card 4Definitions of Learning

Define learning according to Crow and Crow.

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Crow and Crow defined learning as the acquisition of habits, knowledge and attitudes. It involves new ways of doing things, helps in overcoming obstacles, and supports adjustment to new situations.

Card 5Definitions of Learning

What is the comprehensive definition of learning?

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Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge that helps an individual develop or change behaviour in order to adjust and respond to a changing environment or attain a goal. This definition highlight

Card 6Thorndike Theory

What is Thorndike’s trial and error theory of learning?

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Thorndike’s theory states that learning takes place through repeated attempts until the correct response is found. Wrong responses are removed and the successful response is strengthened. This theory

Card 7Thorndike Experiment

What was Thorndike’s puzzle-box experiment?

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A hungry cat was placed inside a locked puzzle box. A piece of fish was kept outside. The cat made random movements until it accidentally pulled the string and opened the door. With repetition, it lea

Card 8Thorndike Laws

What are the three primary laws of learning by Thorndike?

Answer

The three primary laws are: Law of Readiness, Law of Exercise, and Law of Effect. Readiness means the body and mind must be prepared to learn. Exercise means practice strengthens learning. Effect mean

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What are the important topics in Learning for ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Learning include Mind map showing the key characteristics of learning organized into categories: Process Nature, Scope, Outcomes, and Requirements., State diagram showing how maturation leads to readiness, which then enables learning to occur, resulting in behavioral change., Pie chart showing that behavioral changes can come from learning (permanent) or temporary factors like fatigue, illness, or drugs.. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Learning — ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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There are 48 flashcards for Learning covering key definitions, formulas, and concepts. Use them daily for 10–15 minutes for best results.

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