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Social thought and Social Behaviour — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 12 · Psychology

Social thought and Social Behaviour revision notes for ICSE Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Psychology syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Social Perception

  • Social perception is a process by which individuals seek to know and understand other persons.
  • People form impressions from the first meeting itself and try to explain why others behave in a certain way.
  • Social perception varies depending on the behaviour and reactions of the person being perceived.
2

Attribution and Kelley's Theory

  • Attribution is the process of finding the causes behind others' behaviour and one's own behaviour.
  • Causes can be internal or external.
  • Internal causes refer to personality traits, motives, emotions, intentions, and other personal qualities.
3

Biases in Attribution and Social Cognition

  • Biases in attribution are errors made while explaining reasons for behaviour.
  • Person positivity bias means evaluating an individual more positively than the group to which the person belongs.
  • False consensus bias means overestimating how much others agree with one's opinions, beliefs, or behaviour.
4

Group: Meaning, Types, Formation, and Stages

  • A group is two or more individuals interacting with one another, having certain expectations from and accepting obligations from each other, and giving them a common identity.
  • A group is different from a crowd because a crowd is a number of people present at a place at a given time entirely by chance.
  • A group is distinguished from a crowd by shared identity, common goals, interdependence, common needs, and norms and roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Social thought and Social Behaviour for ICSE Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Social thought and Social Behaviour include Social Perception, Attribution and Kelley's Theory, Biases in Attribution and Social Cognition, Group: Meaning, Types, Formation, and Stages. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Social thought and Social Behaviour for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Social thought and Social Behaviour. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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