Elective General Psychology
General Psychology notes
10 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.
Unit 1
Psychology’s Roots, Methods & ApplicationsUnit 1 of General Psychology explores the definition, history, branches, and scientific methods of psychology, with real-world applications in Nepalese and global contexts.14 min readUnit 2
Biological Bases of Behaviour: Brain, Nervous System & GeneticsUnit 2 of General Psychology explores how biological structures—brain regions, neurons, hormones, and genetics—shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with real-world applications in health, technology, and daily life.10 min readUnit 3
Sensation & Perception: How We Experience the WorldUnit 3 of General Psychology explores the biological and psychological processes of sensation (detecting stimuli) and perception (interpreting stimuli), including sensory organs, thresholds, illusions, and cognitive influences—essential for understanding human behavior and decision-making.11 min readUnit 4
Learning: Theories, Processes & ApplicationsUnit 4 of General Psychology explores how learning occurs through classical and operant conditioning, observational learning, and cognitive processes, with real-world applications in behavior modification, education, and technology.11 min readUnit 5
Memory: Types, Processes, and ApplicationsUnit 5 of General Psychology explores the mechanisms of memory—how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved—along with its types (sensory, short-term, long-term), memory models (multi-store, working memory), and real-world applications in technology, education, and daily life.14 min readUnit 6
Thinking & Intelligence: Cognition, IQ, Creativity & Problem-SolvingUnit 6 of General Psychology explores how humans process information (thinking), measure intelligence (IQ tests), solve problems creatively, and how culture and context shape cognitive abilities—essential for understanding human behavior in business and daily life.8 min readUnit 7
Motivation & Emotion: Theories, Types & ApplicationsUnit 7 of General Psychology explores the psychological forces driving behavior (motivation) and the emotional responses shaping our experiences, covering theories, biological/psychological bases, and real-world applications in workplaces and daily life.7 min readUnit 8
Personality: Theories, Assessment & ApplicationsUnit 8 of General Psychology explores the nature of personality, its major theoretical frameworks (Freudian, humanistic, trait, and social-cognitive), assessment tools (MMPI, 16PF, Big Five), and real-world applications in workplace behavior, mental health, and consumer psychology.13 min readUnit 9
Stress, Health & Coping: Types, Effects & ManagementUnit 9 of General Psychology explores the psychological and physiological impacts of stress on health, its sources, coping mechanisms, and strategies for stress management, with real-world applications in Nepalese contexts like workplace pressure and academic stress.10 min readUnit 10
Social Psychology: Attitudes, Conformity, Obedience, Group Dynamics & InfluenceUnit 10 of General Psychology explores how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts, covering attitudes, conformity, obedience, group dynamics, social influence, and real-world applications in Nepalese and global settings.16 min read