Hey Haryana Board students! Are you looking for the Class 12 psychology syllabus for the academic year 2025-26? You have come to the right place. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the prescribed syllabus, carefully outlining the course structure and the corresponding marks distribution. The psychology syllabus for class 12 will help in understanding of the topics and subtopics you need to study, enabling you to strategize your preparation effectively and excel in your upcoming examinations.
HBSE Class 12th Psychology 2025 Course Structure and Marks Distribution
Class- 12
Subject: Psychology
Code: 592
General Instructions:
1. There will be an Annual Examination based on the entire syllabus.
2. The Annual Examination will be of 60 marks, the Practical Examination will be of 20 marks, and 20 marks weightage shall be for Internal Assessment.
3. For Practical Examination:
i) One experiments of 8 marks.
ii) Practical record of 4 marks.
iii) Viva-voce of 8 marks.
4. For Internal Assessment: There will be a Periodic Assessment that would include:
i) For 4 marks- Two SAT exams will be conducted and will have a weightage of 04 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
ii) For 2 marks- One half-yearly exam will be conducted and will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
iii) For 2 marks- One pre-board exam will be conducted and will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final internal assessment.
iv) For 2 marks- The Subject teacher will assess and give a maximum of 02 marks for CRP (Classroom participation).
v) For 5 marks- A project work to be done by students and will have a weightage of 05 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
vi) For 5 marks- Attendance of the student will be awarded 05 marks as:
75% to 80% - | 01 marks |
Above 80% to 85% | 02 marks |
Above 85% to 90% | 03 marks |
Above 90% to 95% | 04 marks |
Above 95% | 05 mark |
HBSE Class 12th Psychology Syllabus 2025-26
In the table given below, a detailed list of chapters has been given for a clear understanding of the syllabus.
Chapter 1: Variation in Psychological Attributes Introduction; Individual differences in Human functioning; Assessment of psychological Attributes; Intelligence; Theories of Intelligence: one factor theory, two factor theory, theory of primary mental abilities, structure of intellect model, theory of multiple intelligences, Triarchic theory of intelligence, Planning, attention -arousal and simultaneous successive model of intelligence; Individual Differences in Intelligence: Variations of intelligence; Culture and Intelligence; Emotional Intelligence; Special abilities: Aptitude: Nature and measurement; Creativity. |
Chapter 2: Self and Personality Introduction; Self and personality; Concept of self; Cognitive and behavioural aspect of self; Self-esteem, self-efficacy, selfregulation; culture and self; Concept of personality; Major approaches to the study of personality: Type approaches, Trait approaches, Psychodynamic approaches, Behavioural approaches, Cultural approaches, Humanistic approaches; Assessment of personality: Self-report, Projective technique, Behavioural analysis |
Chapter 3: Meeting Life Challenges Introduction: Nature, types and sources of stress; Effects of stress on psychological functioning and health: Stress and health, General adaptation syndrome, Stress and immune system, Lifestyle; Coping with stress: Stress management technique, Prompting positive health and well-being: Life skills, Positive health |
Chapter 4: Psychological disorder Introduction; Concepts of abnormality and psychological disorder: Historical background; Classification of psychological disorder; Factors underlying abnormal behaviour; Major psychological disorder: Anxiety disorder- generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobia, OCD, PTSD, Somatoform disorder- pain disorder, somatisation disorder, conversion disorder, hypochondriasis, Dissociative disorder- Dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, dissociative identity, depersonalisation, Mood disorder, Schizophrenic disorder, Behavioural and developmental disorder, Substance use disorder |
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Approaches Introduction: Nature and the process of psychotherapy: Therapeutic relationship; Types of therapies: behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, Cognitive behaviour therapy, humanistic existential therapy, alternative therapy; Rehabilitation of mentally ill. |
Chapter 6: Attitude and social cognition Introduction; Explaining social behaviour; Nature and components of attitudes; Attitude formation and Change; attitude formation, attitude change, attitude behaviour relationship; Prejudice and discrimination; strategies for handling prejudice. |
Chapter 7: Social Influence and Group Processes Introduction: Nature and Formation of Group; Type of Groups; Influence of group on individual behaviour: Social learning, Group polarisation |
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