Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. It examines mental processes like thinking, feeling, and remembering, as well as observable actions. For example, when a student feels nervous

A: Psychology helps us understand ourselves and others better. It is used in classrooms to improve learning, at home to support child development, in offices to boost employee motivation, and in personal

A: The five goals of psychology are: 1) To describe behaviour, 2) To understand the causes of behaviour, 3) To predict future behaviour, 4) To influence or control behaviour by managing its causes, and 5

A: Education and occupation are closely linked because the skills and knowledge gained through education prepare individuals for specific jobs. For example, studying Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is ne

A: General education provides basic skills in reading, writing, and understanding the physical, social, and cultural environment. It also helps develop values, attitudes, and motivation. It ranges from p

A: Special training prepares students for specific occupations. Examples include medical courses for doctors, engineering programs for engineers, and vocational courses like poultry farming or tailoring.

A: Early childhood refers to the age group from 0 to 8 years. This period is crucial for rapid brain development, learning, and the foundation of social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

A: The first few years are critical because the child's brain develops faster than at any other time. By age 3, a child has twice as many neural connections as an adult. Experiences during this time shap

A: Neurons are brain cells that transmit information. At birth, a baby has about 100 billion neurons. Though the number doesn't increase much, the connections (synapses) between neurons grow rapidly base