CBSE 11th and 12th classes psychology practical part

Give me information about question for practical part of CBSE 12th classes psychology subject examination ?

[Kiran Chandar]

Here I am giving you information about question for practical part of CBSE 12th classes psychology subject examination below :

Practicals (Projects, experiments, small studies, etc.)30 Marks(60 Periods)
The students shall be required to undertake one project and conduct one experiments. The
project would involve the use of different methods of enquiry and related skills. Practicals would
involve conducting experiments and undertaking small studies, exercises, related to the topics covered
in the course (e.g. Human development, Learning, Memory, Motivation, Perception, Attention and
Thinking).
(i) Practical (Experiments) file 05 Marks
(ii) Project File 05 Marks
(iii) Viva Voce (Project and experiments) 05 Marks
(iv) One experiment : (05 for conduct and 10 for reporting) 15 Marks

Can you provide me the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) Theory and Practical Syllabus 2018-19 of Class 11 Psychology subject?

[Neelu Bhasin]

The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) Theory and Practical Syllabus 2018-19 of Class 11 Psychology subject is as follows:


CBSE class 11 Psychology New Syllabus 2018-19

CLASS–XI (2018-19)

(THEORY)

One Theory Paper 3 Hours

Marks: 70

Units Topics Periods Weightage in Marks
I What is Psychology? 16 7
II Methods of Enquiry in Psychology 20 10
III The Bases of Human Behaviour 20 8
IV Human Development 16 6
V Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes 20 8
VI Learning 22 9
VII Human Memory 20 8
VIII Thinking 18 7
IX Motivation and Emotion 18 7
Total 170 70


Unit I: What is Psychology? 16 Periods

Introduction
What is Psychology?
Psychology as a Discipline
Psychology as a Natural Science
Psychology as a Social Science
Understanding Mind and Behaviour
Popular Notions about the Discipline of Psychology
Evolution of Psychology
Development of Psychology in India
Branches of Psychology
Themes of Research and Applications
Psychology and Other Disciplines
Psychologists at Work
Psychology in Everyday Life


Unit II: Methods of Enquiry in Psychology 20 Periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Goals of Psychological Enquiry
Steps in Conducting Scientific Research
Alternative Paradigms of Research
Nature of Psychological Data
Some Important Methods in Psychology
Observational Method
Experimental Method
Correlational Research
Survey Research
Psychological Testing
Case Study
Analysis of Data
Quantitative Method
Qualitative Method
Limitations of Psychological Enquiry
Ethical Issues


Unit III: The Bases of Human Behaviour 20 Periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Evolutionary Perspective
Biological and Cultural Roots
Biological Basis of Behaviour
Neurons
Structure and Functions of Nervous System and Endocrine System and their Relationship with Behaviour and Experience
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
Heredity: Genes and Behaviour
Cultural Basis : Socio-Cultural Shaping of Behaviour
Concept of Culture
Enculturation
Socialisation
Acculturation


Unit IV: Human Development 16 Periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Meaning of Development
Life-Span Perspective on Development
Factors Influencing Development
Context of Development
Overview of Developmental Stages
Prenatal Stage
Infancy
Childhood
Challenges of Adolescence
Adulthood and Old Age


Unit-V: Sensory, Attentional, and Perceptual Processes 20 periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Knowing the world
Nature and varieties of Stimulus
Sense Modalities
Visual Sensation
Auditory Sensation
Attentional Processes
Selective Attention
Sustained Attention
Perceptual Processes
Processing Approaches in Perception
The Perceiver
Principles of Perceptual Organisation
Perception of Space, Depth, and Distance
Monocular Cues and Binocular Cues
Perceptual Constancies
Illusions
Socio-Cultural Influences on Perception


Unit-VI: Learning 22 periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Nature of Learning
Paradigms of Learning
Classical Conditioning
Determinants of Classical Conditioning
Operant/Instrumental Conditioning
Determinants of Operant Conditioning
Key Learning Processes
Observational Learning
Cognitive Learning
Verbal Learning
Concept Learning
Skill Learning
Transfer of Learning
Factors Facilitating Learning
The Learner : Learning Styles
Learning Disabilities
Applications of Learning Principles


Unit-VII: Human Memory 20 periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Nature of memory
Information processing Approach : The Stage Model
Memory Systems : Sensory, Short-term and Long-term Memories
Levels of Processing
Types of Long-term Memory
Declarative and Procedural; Episodic and Semantic
Knowledge Representation and Organisation in Memory
Memory as a Constructive Process
Nature and Causes of Forgetting
Forgetting due to Trace Decay, Interference and Retrieval Failure
Enhancing Memory
Mnemonics using Images and Organisation


Unit-VIII: Thinking 18 periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Nature of Thinking
Building Blocks of Thought
The Processes of Thinking
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Decision-making
Nature and Process of Creative Thinking
Nature of Creative Thinking
Process of Creative Thinking
Developing Creative Thinking
Barriers to Creative Thinking
Strategies for Creative Thinking
Thought and Language
Development of Language and Language Use


Unit-IX: Motivation and Emotion 18 periods

The topics in this unit are:

Introduction
Nature of Motivation
Types of Motives
Biological Motives
Psychosocial Motives
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Nature of Emotions
Physiological Bases of Emotions
Cognitive Bases of Emotions
Cultural Bases of Emotions
Expression of Emotions
Culture and Emotional Expression
Culture and Emotional Labelling
Managing Negative Emotions
Enhancing Positive Emotions


Practical (Projects, experiments, small studies, etc.) 60 Periods

The students shall be required to undertake one project and conduct two experiments. The project would involve the use of different methods of enquiry and related skills. Practicals would involve conducting experiments and undertaking small studies, exercises, related to the topics covered in the course (e.g. Human development, Learning, Memory, Motivation, Perception, Attention and Thinking).

Practical Examination

(i) Practical (Experiments) file 05 Marks
(ii) Project file 05 Marks
(iii) Viva Voce (Project and experiments) 05 Marks
(iv) One experiment: (05 for conduct and 10 for reporting) 15 Mark