Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Psychology — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Individual differences refer to distinctiveness and variations among people's characteristics and behaviour patterns. They include physical traits (height, weight) and psychological dimensions (intell

A: Wechsler defined intelligence as 'the global and aggregate capacity of an individual to think rationally, act purposefully, and to deal effectively with her/his environment.' This definition emphasize

A: IQ = (MA/CA) × 100 Where: MA = Mental Age (intellectual development level) CA = Chronological Age (biological age from birth) The multiplier 100 avoids decimal points. When MA = CA, IQ = 100. If MA >

A: Self refers to the totality of an individual's conscious experiences, ideas, thoughts and feelings with regard to herself or himself. It includes both personal identity (unique attributes that make on

A: Self as subject: The self as a 'knower' who actively engages in knowing (e.g., 'I am a dancer' - the self does something). Self as object: The self as something that can be 'known' or gets affected (e

A: Self-esteem is the value judgment a person makes about herself/himself. Children with high self-esteem perform better academically and socially, while those with low self-esteem often display anxiety,

A: Stress is the pattern of responses an organism makes to a stimulus event that disturbs the equilibrium and exceeds a person's ability to cope. It is not just a stimulus or response, but an ongoing tra

A: Eustress is positive stress that enhances performance and motivation, like excitement before a sports competition or preparing for a desired exam. Distress is negative stress that causes body's wear a

A: Primary Appraisal: Perception of an event as positive, neutral, or negative (harm, threat, or challenge). Secondary Appraisal: Assessment of one's coping abilities and available resources to deal with