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Variations in Psychological Attributes - Solutions

  CBSE Class 12 Psychology NCERT Solutions Chapter-1 Variation in Psychological Attribute How do psychologists characterize and define intelligence?  Ans.  Psychological motion of intelligence is quite different from the common sensed motion of intelligence. Generally people saw intelligence as mental alertness, ready art, quickness in learning and ability to understand relationships. Oxford dictionary explained intelligence as the power of perceiving, learning understanding and knowing.  Accordingly Alfred Binet also used these attributes and defined intelligence as ability to judge well, understand well and reason well.  Later Wechsler gave a comprehensive definition in terms of its functionality, i.e., its value for adaptation to environment. He defined intelligence as "the global and aggregate capacity of an individual to think rationally, act purposefully and to deal effectively with his/her environment."  Present day psychologists such as Gardner and ...
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Self and Personality - Solutions

  CBSE Class 12 Psychology NCERT Solutions Chapter-2 Self and Personality What is self? How does the Indian notion of self differ from the Western notion? Ans.  Self is an organized cognitive structure. It can be understood in terms of subject and object or I and Me. It refers to the totality of one's conscious thoughts, and feelings which pertain to one's own self.  Indian Concept of Self  Self is characterized by the shifting nature of the boundaries.  The Indian view does not make rigid dichotomies.  It is based on collectivistic Indian society.  Western Concept of Self  The boundaries between self and the group are rigid.  It holds clear dichotomies between self and group.  It is based on individualistic society of the West. What is meant by delay of gratification? Why is it considered important for adult development? Ans. Learning to delay or defer from gratification of needs is called self-control. It emerges from self-regulat...
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