Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour.
The study of psychology is essential as it deals with important aspects of human behaviour, mental processes, personal growth and development, and social development.
A course in psychology at the Secondary level helps students analyse the nature of psychology, the range of behaviours and mental processes. The entire course has been divided into seven units and twenty-seven chapters, with self-assessment provided at the end of each chapter. The total duration of the lesson plan is for 240 hours, which has been distributed according to the topics and subtopics.
NIOS Secondary Course Syllabus for Psychology
Students should analyse the syllabus properly before they start with their preparations.
Check the links below for more information about each chapter in the NIOS secondary course syllabus for group B – Psychology.
To view the chapter details, click on the relevant link:
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Unit 1: Foundations of Psychology |
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Chapter 1: An Introduction to Psychology |
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Chapter 2: Methods of Psychology |
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Chapter 3: Individual Differences |
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Unit 2: Basic Psychological Processes |
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Chapter 4: Learning |
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Chapter 5: Sensory Processes: Attention and Perception |
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Chapter 6: Memory |
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Chapter 7: Thinking and Problem Solving |
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Chapter 8: Motivation and Emotion |
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Unit 3: Human Development |
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Chapter 9: Nature Determinants of Development |
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Chapter 10: Childhood |
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Chapter 11: Adolescence and Its Challenges |
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Chapter 12: Adulthood and Aging |
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Unit 4: Social Psychological Processes |
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Chapter 13: Groups and Leadership |
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Chapter 14: Communication |
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Chapter 15: Attitudes, Beliefs and Social Cognition |
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Chapter 16: Social and Educational Problems |
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Unit 5: Health and Well Being |
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Chapter 17: Happiness and Wellbeing |
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Chapter 18: Mental Disorders and their Treatment |
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Chapter 19: Mental Health and Hygiene |
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Unit 6: Work-Life and Environmental Concerns |
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Chapter 20: Aptitude, Interest and Job Requirements |
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Chapter 21: Preparation for the Vocational Role |
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Chapter 22: The World of Organization |
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Chapter 23: Environmental Stress |
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Unit 7: Yoga: A Way of life |
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Chapter 24: Healthy Mind in Healthy Body |
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Chapter 25: Self-development and Yoga |
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Chapter 26: Nurturing the Whole Being: An Indian Perspective |
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Chapter 27: Controlling and Disciplining the Mind |
We, at BYJU’S, provide the detailed curriculum for the NIOS secondary course and the mark-wise weightage for every chapter to have a good idea of the exam pattern.
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