Summary chapter1 individual differences class 12 ncert

Individual Differences in Human
Functioning
 Books Name
 Psychology Book Class-12
 Publication
 PathSet Publications
 Course
 CBSE Class 12
 Subject
 Psychology
Individual Differences in Human Functioning


 Each one of us is unique as we exemplify a typical combination of various
traits i.e. different traits exist in an individual in varying degrees or intensities.
 Individual Differences refers to distinctiveness and variations among people's
characteristics and behaviour patterns.
 Situationism states that situations and circumstances in which one is placed
influence one's behaviour.
 Sometimes, the situational influences are so powerful that individuals with
differing personality traits respond to them in almost the same ways. The
situationist perspective views human behaviour relatively more as a result of
influence of external factors

Assessment of Psychological
Attributes
 Books Name
 Psychology Book Class-12
 Publication
 PathSet Publications
 Course
 CBSE Class 12
 Subject
 Psychology
Assessment of Psychological Attributes


 It is the first step in understanding a psychological attribute.
 It refers to the measurement of psychological attributes of individuals and
their evaluation, often using multiple methods in terms of certain standards of
comparison.
 Psychological assessment uses systematic testing procedures to evaluate
abilities, behaviours, and personal qualities of individuals.
 There are two types of Assessment:

,Characteristics of Psychological Attributes


 Complex in nature
 Multi-dimensional (Cognitive, Emotional, Social, etc.)
Psychological Attributes


Intelligence




Aptitude

, Interest




Personality




Values