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Methods of Psychology — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology

Methods of Psychology revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Psychology and Scientific Methods

  • Psychology studies human behaviour exclusively among the social sciences.
  • Behaviour includes thoughts, feelings, and other mental processes as reflected in action.
  • Wilhelm Wundt is credited with providing the groundwork for the first systematic method of inquiry, introspection.
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2. Observation Methods

  • Observation means recording, perceiving, analysing, and interpreting behaviour through careful watching.
  • Observation studies overt behaviour, which can be seen directly.
  • Naturalistic observation studies spontaneous behaviour in natural conditions.
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3. Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Methods

  • Longitudinal method is an observational study in which the same group of persons is observed repeatedly at different time intervals.
  • It is widely used in Developmental Psychology.
  • Longitudinal data are more accurate and generalisable because the same group is studied over time.
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4. Case Study and Survey Methods

  • Case study method is an in-depth investigation of a person, group, or event.
  • A case may be a family, social group, or organisation, not just one person.
  • Case study data may be collected through interview, observation, psychometric tests, and archival records.

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Psychology studies human behaviour exclusively amongIntrospection means selfNaturalistic observation studies spontaneous behaviourScientific observationLongitudinal method is an observational study

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What are the important topics in Methods of Psychology for ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Methods of Psychology include Psychology and Scientific Methods, Observation Methods, Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Methods, Case Study and Survey Methods. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Methods of Psychology for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Methods of Psychology. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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