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: 5 minutes
- Introduction
- Understanding Red Flags for Psychological Disorders
- Signals Indicating Need for Professional Help
- Treatment for Psychological Disorders
- Factors to Consider Before Treatment
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
Key Points: Identifying and Treating Psychological Disorders
- Red flags are warning signs that indicate a person may need professional mental health help.
- A symptom is serious if it lasts for a long time, becomes more severe, and causes problems in daily life.
- Common warning signs include poor concentration, sleep problems, intense negative emotions, confusion, memory loss, loss of interest, self-harm, and self-neglect.
- Early identification helps in getting timely professional support.
- Psychological disorders can be treated through medication (pharmacotherapy) and different types of psychotherapy.
- Treatment varies from person to person; one therapy may not work for everyone.
- Seeking help from a qualified mental health professional is important, as recovery is a gradual process.
Related QuestionsVIEW ALL [3]
Match the pairs:
| Group A | Group B | ||
| (i) | Red flag in internet usage | (a) | Interview |
| (ii) | Learning by observation | (b) | Charles Spearman |
| (iii) | Two factor theory of intelligence | (c) | M.M.P.l. |
| (iv) | Fear | (d) | Albert Bandura |
| (v) | Behaviour Analysis | (e) | Flight and fight |
| (f) | Carving and compulsion | ||
