- Psychology began as a branch of Philosophy.
- In 1879, Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology lab, making psychology a science.
- Structuralism studied conscious experience using introspection.
- Functionalism focused on the functions of consciousness (William James).
- Psychoanalysis (Freud) emphasized the unconscious mind.
- Behaviourism (Watson) focused on observable behaviour.
- Humanistic psychology (Rogers) stressed free will and self-actualisation.
- Cognitivism (Neisser) studies mental processes like memory and thinking.
Topics
Psychology : A Scientific Discipline
- Science of Psychology
- Key Features of Science
- History of Psychology as a Science
- Research Methods in Psychology> Experimental Method
- Research Methods in Psychology> Survey Method
- Research Methods in Psychology> Observation Method
- Research Methods in Psychology> Case Study Method
- Research Methods in Psychology> Correlation Studies
- Challenges in Establishing Psychology as a Science
- Importance of Rationality
Intelligence
- Concept of Intelligence
- Perspectives on Intelligence
- Intelligence as a Single, General Ability
- Theories of Intelligence
- E. L. Thorndike's Theory
- Louis Thurstone’s Multifactor Theory
- Charles Spearman's Two Factor Theory
- Theory of Intelligence by Cattell
- Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory
- Measurement of Intelligence
- History of Measurement of Intelligence
- Mental Age
- Intelligence Quotient
- Types of Intelligence Tests
- Individual Test
- Group Test
- Verbal Test
- Non-Verbal Test
- Applications of Intelligence Testing
- New Trends in Intelligence> Social Intelligence
- New Trends in Intelligence> Emotional Intelligence
- New Trends in Intelligence> Artificial Intelligence
Personality
Cognitive Processes
Emotions
- Concept of Emotions
- History of Emotions
- Basic Emotions
- Plutchik’s Model
- Physiological Changes During Emotions
- Emotional Well-Being
- Achieving Emotional Well Being
- Benefits of Emotional Well-Being
- Emotional Abuse
- Managing Emotions
- Anger Management
- Anticipating and Managing Anger
- The 3 R's: Relax, Reassess, and Respond
Psychological Disorders
- Concept of Abnormal Behaviour
- Nature of Psychological Disorders
- Criteria for Psychological Disorders
- Concept of Mental Wellness
- Mental Disorders - Its Classification
- Major Psychological Disorder> Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Bipolar Disorder
- Major Psychological Disorder> Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Schizophrenia
- Identifying and Treating Psychological Disorders
First Aid in Mental Health
Positive Psychology
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
Key Points: History of Psychology as a Science
Related QuestionsVIEW ALL [20]
Match the words from group 'A' and 'B' appropriately :
| Group A | Group B |
| (a) Emergence of Functionalism | (1) Model of emotions |
| (b) Behavourial analysis | (2) William James |
| (c) Plutchik | (3) Interview |
| (d) First aid in mental health | (4) Overcome hurdles |
| (e) Resilience | (5) Wilhelm Wundt |
| (6) ALGEE action plan |
Match the following pairs.
| A | B |
| 1) Tri-doshas | a) First laboratory of psychology |
| 2) Tri-gunas | b) Study of unconscious |
| 3) Wilhelm Wundt | c) Perception, thinking, memory etc |
| 4) Sigmund Freud | d) Satva, Rajas, Tamas |
| 5) Cognitive processes | e) Ashtanga Yog |
| 6) Patanjali | f) Kapha, Vaat and Pitta |
