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The Subject Psychology — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology

A step-by-step study plan for The Subject Psychology, ICSE Class 11 Psychology: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Definitions of Psychology and Behaviour, 2. Nature of Psychology, 3. Historical Development: Pre-scientific Psychology.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The Subject Psychology after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Psychology comes from psyche and logos.
  • Aristotle defined psychology as the science of soul.
  • Descartes defined psychology as the science of consciousness.
  • Psychology uses scientific methods.
  • It is a positive science, not a normative science.
  • It is a developing positive science, not a perfect pure science.
  • Pre-scientific psychology relied on supernatural explanations.
  • Greek philosophers began the study of mind and soul.
  • Dualism separated mind and body.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Psychology is the science of the soul, so its main subject matter is the soul.

Psychology is a normative science like logic or ethics.

Behaviour means only outer actions that can be seen, such as walking or speaking.

Memory Tips

Meaning of psychology from Greek roots

Order of definitions of psychology

Aristotle's definition of psychology and soul

Descartes and Dualism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Subject Psychology for ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in The Subject Psychology include Definitions of Psychology and Behaviour, Nature of Psychology, Historical Development: Pre-scientific Psychology, Schools of Thought in Scientific Psychology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise The Subject Psychology for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Subject Psychology. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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