Are you fascinated by what makes human beings human: how we are able to think and feel and express ourselves in a way unlike any other animal? Do you wonder why we dream at night, and what the significance of these dreams may be? Have you ever thought about how we are able to conceptualize thoughts and express them verbally?  Why do people act the way they do? What shapes our personality? How do we learn and change throughout our life?  If you are interested in a deeper understanding of the human condition you should consider studying psychology. 

To answer these and other questions about the mind, psychologists observe evolutionary factors, biological bases of behavior, cultural and social inputs, and the day to-day situations in which individuals find themselves.  The study is concerned with basic psychological processes such as attention, perception, memory, categorization, reasoning, decision-making, language, cognitive and social development, intergroup relations, and morality. 

The study of the mind had previously been relegated to Biology and Philosophy.  Wundt was the first figure to describe himself as a ‘Psychologist’ and defined it as a discipline distinct from Biology and Philosophy. Now it was a science of its own. Psychology is one of the youngest sciences but one of the fastest growing.  The 21st century requires that we change our traditional ways of practice to take advantage of the new possibilities in society. With advances in neuroscience, genetics and collaborative health care, psychology is more relevant than ever. 

A common misconception about Psychology is that it is about ‘reading minds’, that psychologists can know what another person is thinking or feeling.  Perhaps you associate the word with lie detectors? All-knowing gurus? Are you aware that psychologist and psychiatrist are two very different professions!

For a deeper study, psychology offers a broad array of courses across many different areas within the field. From Forensic to Industrial Psychology, from clinical to Cognitive, and to Evolutionary Psychology - each branch or field looks at questions and problems from a different perspective.There is no human endeavour which is going to remain unaffected by this new knowledge which is getting created. In fact, as a consequence, a large number of new job opportunities have surfaced. A psychology degree is one that is increasingly valued by employers who value the analytical and reasoning skills it gives you. Not every graduate will go on to become a practising psychologist, but they will gain all manner of transferable skills and knowledge, that will be attractive to any employer. 

Ultimately it helps you to help yourself. Real change really starts from within. Psychology is a beautiful discovery and practice. 

CBSE Curriculum

CBSE Textbook

Most of the challenging problems or otherwise salient issues of our society are linked in part to human attitudes, values, and behavior. Societal concerns about crime and violence, poverty and prejudice, environmental and consumer issues are examples that directly implicate human thought and behavior. Promoting health and safety, learning skills, work productivity, child and adolescent development, and human effectiveness in a world of technology and information are a few examples of such issues. The science of psychology, in collaboration with other scientific fields, is contributing to our understanding of these problems and to their solutions. Students gain an understanding of the complexities of human thought and behavior, as well as the factors related to the differences between people.

Psychology is a science with connections to social and natural sciences. Courses in the social studies department may emphasize history, personality, and social psychology, whereas courses in the science department frequently emphasize biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, and learning.