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Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology

A step-by-step study plan for Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity, 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. Nature of Thinking and Its Elements, 2. Concept Formation and Types of Concepts, 3. Types of Thinking.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 45 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 Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Thinking is an active mental process.
  • It is silent, implicit, and based on internal mental activity.
  • It uses stored information, experience, images, and symbols.
  • Thinking has been defined as cognitive, purposive, implicit, and problem-solving activity.
  • Different psychologists highlighted different aspects of thinking.
  • A broad definition connects thinking with ideas, concepts, goals, and problem solving.
  • Image, language, symbols, and concepts support thinking.
  • Images may come from different sensory experiences.
  • Language has vocal and sub-vocal parts.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Thinking is the same as reasoning.

Thinking can happen fully without language development.

Piaget and Vygotsky said the same thing about language and thinking.

Memory Tips

Thinking as an active mental process

Basic elements of thinking

Elements of language

Thinking and language relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity for ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity include Nature of Thinking and Its Elements, Concept Formation and Types of Concepts, Types of Thinking, Reasoning, Types of Reasoning, and Errors in Reasoning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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