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Applications of Psychology — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 12 · Psychology

What Applications of Psychology covers in ICSE Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Applications of Psychology

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1. Clinical and Counselling Psychology

  • Clinical psychology deals with psychological problems ranging from mild difficulties to severe psychopathology.
  • A clinical psychologist has advanced training and makes an in-depth analysis of the nature of problems and their underlying causes.
  • A counsellor has moderate training and deals with a specific problem without in-depth analysis.
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2. Educational Psychology and School Counselling

  • Educational psychology studies the learner's behaviour in relation to educational needs and environment.
  • It is the systematic study of learning experiences and achievement in the educational environment.
  • It supports intellectual, cognitive, and socio-emotional development.
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3. Career Counselling

  • Career counselling deals only with career opportunities and vocational issues.
  • It helps a person choose, change, or leave a career.
  • It is also called career guidance.
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4. Organisational Psychology

  • Industrial or organisational psychology is a branch of applied psychology.
  • It studies human behaviour in workplace conditions.
  • It applies psychological principles to organisational settings.

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What are the important topics in Applications of Psychology for ICSE Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Applications of Psychology include Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology and School Counselling, Career Counselling, Organisational Psychology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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