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ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology

What The Subject Psychology covers in ICSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 11 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in The Subject Psychology

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1. Definitions of Psychology and Behaviour

  • The term Psychology comes from Greek words psyche meaning soul or mind and logos meaning science.
  • Aristotle defined Psychology as the science of soul and defined soul as an entity which realises an idea, is not separable from body, and has its abode in the human heart.
  • Rene Descartes defined Psychology as the science of consciousness.
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2. Nature of Psychology

  • Psychology is a scientific body of knowledge because it uses observation, investigation, and generalisation.
  • Psychology is a positive science, not a normative science like logic or ethics.
  • It is a developing positive science, not a perfect pure science like Chemistry or Physics.
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3. Historical Development: Pre-scientific Psychology

  • Early explanations of human behaviour were linked to cosmic forces and supernatural causes.
  • During the medieval period, evil forces, witchcraft, and black magic were believed to affect behaviour.
  • Greek philosophers shifted attention from the outer world to the inner self.
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4. Schools of Thought in Scientific Psychology

  • Structuralism was the first school of thought in Psychology.
  • Structuralism focused on the structure or basic elements of conscious experience.
  • Structuralists used introspection to study the mind.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Psychology as an independent and developing science of behaviour, mind, experience, and human development

Meaning and definitions of PsychologyBehaviourNature of PsychologyHistorical developmentSchools of thoughtModern approachesFields of PsychologyHeredity and environment

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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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