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NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

What Methods Of Psychology covers in NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Methods Of Psychology

1

Approaches to the Study of Psychological Processes

  • Biological approach focuses on brain, genes, hormones, endocrine system, neurotransmitters, and the physiological basis of behaviour.
  • Psychoanalytic approach, developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes unconscious libidinal energy and unconscious motivation.
  • Humanistic approach, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes conscious experiences, self-actualization, and unconditional positive regard.
2

Scientific Method in Psychology

  • Psychological research is objective, testable, self-correcting, and replicable.
  • Objectivity means freedom from bias.
  • Testable means findings can be checked again by using the same method.
3

Observation Method

  • Observation means systematic registering of events without deliberate interference.
  • Naturalistic observation studies behaviour in a natural environment.
  • In naturalistic observation, the observer has no control over extraneous variables.
4

Experimentation and Control of Variables

  • In an experiment, one variable is deliberately manipulated and controlled to study its effect on another variable.
  • Independent Variable is controlled and manipulated by the experimenter.
  • Dependent Variable is the variable on which the impact of the independent variable is studied.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Methods used to understand psychological processes and behaviour

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