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Psychological Disorders — Study Plan

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Psychology

A step-by-step study plan for Psychological Disorders, Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 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. Concepts of Abnormality, 2. Historical Background, 3. Classification of Psychological Disorders.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 34 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 Psychological Disorders after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • The four Ds are deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger.
  • Abnormal behaviour is often judged by social norms or by maladaptation.
  • Maladaptive behaviour interferes with well-being and growth.
  • Three historical perspectives are supernatural, biological or organic, and psychological.
  • Plato and other Greek thinkers supported the organismic approach.
  • Galen explained disorders through imbalance of the four humours.
  • Classification helps diagnosis, communication, and treatment planning.
  • DSM-5 is published by the APA.
  • ICD-10 is prepared by WHO and officially used in India.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Any unusual or different behaviour is abnormal.

Deviation from social norms and maladaptive behaviour mean the same thing.

Psychological disorders are best understood by only one cause, usually biological or only mental weakness.

Memory Tips

Abnormal psychology and the four Ds

Deviation from social norms and maladaptive behaviour

Supernatural, biological, and psychological perspectives

Carl Jung quote about the dark side

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Psychological Disorders for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Psychological Disorders include Concepts of Abnormality, Historical Background, Classification of Psychological Disorders, Factors Underlying Abnormal Behaviour. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Psychological Disorders for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 34 practice questions on Psychological Disorders. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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