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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

What Learning covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Meaning and Nature.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Learning

1

Meaning and Nature of Learning

  • Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior due to practice or experience.
  • It excludes temporary changes caused by fatigue, illness, or maturation.
  • Learning is a continuous process throughout life.
2

Learning Curve

  • A learning curve is a graphical representation of learning performance over time or practice trials.
  • Four types of learning curves: Diminishing Returns, Increasing Returns, S-Curve, and Complex Curve.
  • Diminishing Returns: Fast initial learning, then slows down (e.g., learning a mobile game).
3

Types of Learning

  • Concept Learning: Identifying and grouping objects based on shared features (e.g., recognizing animals).
  • Skill Learning: Involves three stages — Cognitive (understanding), Associative (practicing), Autonomous (automatic performance).
  • Cognitive Learning: Acquiring knowledge and using it appropriately (e.g., solving case studies).
4

Factors Influencing Learning

  • Maturation: Biological readiness affects learning (e.g., walking after muscle development).
  • Reinforcement: Increases the likelihood of a behavior (e.g., praise for good work).
  • Motivation: Internal drive enhances learning effectiveness.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Learning

Meaning of LearningLearning CurveTypes of LearningFactors Influencing LearningExperiments in LearningClassical ConditioningOperant ConditioningObservational Learning

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What are the important topics in Learning for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Learning include Meaning and Nature of Learning, Learning Curve, Types of Learning, Factors Influencing Learning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Learning for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 46 practice questions on Learning. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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