ICSE Class 12 Psychology — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Intelligence comes from the Latin word intelligere, meaning "to comprehend" or "to perceive." In psychology, intelligence is understood as the ability to think, learn, solve problems, and adapt effect

A: Terman emphasised the ability to think, while Thorndike emphasised the ability to learn. Both views show that intelligence is linked with mental functioning, but they highlight different aspects of it

A: Wechsler defined intelligence as "the global capacity of a person to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with his environment." This definition is widely accepted because it

A: Personality is the sum total of the distinctive and unique characteristics that govern a person's thought process and behavioural approach in order to adapt to the environment. It includes stable beha

A: Personality includes many aspects of a person, such as behaviour, thoughts, emotions, motives, abilities, and values. Different thinkers emphasize different parts of it, so no single definition fully

A: The word personality has its root in the Latin word persona, meaning mask. This shows that personality was historically linked with the idea of an outer appearance or role.

A: Lifespan development starts at conception and continues till death. It includes physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes across all stages of life.

A: It helps explain the normal pattern of change across stages, the milestones of development, and whether a person’s changes are following the usual course. It is also useful for parents, teachers, and

A: Prenatal period: conception to birth. Infancy: birth to 2nd week. Babyhood: end of 2nd week to 2 years. Early childhood: end of 2nd year to 6 years. Late childhood: 6 years to 10/12 years. Adolescence