Class 11 Psychology – Chapter 1: What is psychology?

Welcome, students!

This chapter introduces psychology, the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. It helps us understand how people think, feel, learn, remember, and interact.

You will learn its meaning, goals, major branches, and importance in daily life.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

- Define psychology.

- Understand its goals: description, explanation, prediction, and control of behaviour.

- Differentiate between behaviour and mental processes.

- Identify the major branches of psychology.

- Recognize its role in everyday life.

Key Message

Psychology helps us understand people through observation and scientific research. It improves communication, relationships, learning, mental well-being, and decision-making.

Remember: Psychology is the science of understanding human behaviour.