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: 6 minutes
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causative Factors
CBSE: Class 12
Definition: Suicide
Suicide is a result of complex interface of biological, genetic, psychological, sociological, cultural and environmental factors.
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
Key Points: Major Psychological Disorder> Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) involves alternating episodes of mania (extreme happiness, excitement) and depression (sadness, hopelessness).
- Bipolar I disorder includes clear manic and depressive episodes, sometimes with normal mood periods in between.
- Causes include genetic factors and an imbalance of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
- Suicide risk is high in mood disorders and is influenced by biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
- Warning signs in students include sudden behaviour change, declining performance, isolation, and substance use.
- Suicide prevention includes early identification, proper treatment, emotional support, limiting access to means, and strengthening self-esteem.
Related QuestionsVIEW ALL [5]
Match the pairs.
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| (1) Phobia | (a) 2013 |
| (2) DSM-5 | (b) Wellness |
| (3) ICD - 11 | (c) Schizophrenia |
| (4) Eugen Bleuler | (d) 2019 |
| (5) John Travis | (e) Illogical fear |
| (6) Depressive disorders | (f) Sad feelings for a long period of time |
