Psychology CUET UG Notes These notes are designed exactly as per CUET Psychology Syllabus for 2026 Unit 1: Variations in Psychological Attributes Unit 2: Self and Personality Unit 3: Meeting Life Challenges Unit 4: Psychological Disorders Unit 5: Therapeutic Approaches Unit 6: Attitude and Social Cognition Unit 7: Social Influence and Group Processes

SOCIAL INFLUENCE AND GROUP PROCESSES NATURE AND FORMATION OF GROUPS Introduction: Importance of Groups in Everyday Life Human life is deeply embedded in group contexts. From morning interactions within the family to discussions in school and engagement with friends, individuals continuously function as members of various groups. These groups provide not only emotional support and security but also play a crucial role in shaping personality, attitudes, and behaviour. The abse

ATTITUDE AND SOCIAL COGNITION SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND NATURE OF ATTITUDES Introduction: Explaining Social Behaviour Social behaviour is an essential and inevitable aspect of human life. It is not limited to the mere presence of others, but includes behaviour that occurs in the actual, imagined, or implied presence of other individuals . Social psychology, therefore, attempts to systematically study and explain how individuals think about, influence, and relate to one another.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES NATURE, PROCESS, AND FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY Nature and Process of Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is a voluntary, interpersonal, and professional relationship between two individuals — the client , who seeks help, and the therapist , who provides psychological treatment. The primary objective of this relationship is to help the client resolve psychological distress, overcome maladaptive patterns of behaviour, and achieve better adjustment in life. T

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS FOUNDATIONS OF ABNORMALITY AND CLASSIFICATION Psychological disorders represent a complex and deeply human aspect of life, reflecting the difficulties individuals face in adapting effectively to the demands of their environment. As discussed in the chapter, these disorders are best understood as failures in adaptation , where behaviour becomes maladaptive and interferes with an individual’s ability to function constructively. Abnormal psychology, ther

MEETING LIFE CHALLENGES Nature, Types, and Sources of Stress Life is a continuous process of adjustment in which individuals are constantly required to deal with changing circumstances, demands, and pressures. These demands often emerge in the form of challenges, which may be physical, psychological, or social in nature. Stress arises when such challenges disturb the equilibrium of the individual and exceed their perceived ability to cope. However, it is important to recogn

SELF AND PERSONALITY FOUNDATIONS OF SELF Introduction: Nature of Self and Personality Self and personality refer to the characteristic ways in which individuals define their existence and organise their experiences. While the concept of self deals with how we perceive and understand ourselves, personality refers to the relatively stable patterns of behaviour, thought, and emotion that characterise an individual. These two concepts are closely related, with the self forming

VARIATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES FOUNDATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND ASSESSMENT Human beings differ from one another in numerous ways, and these differences form the basis of what psychology calls variations in psychological attributes . Psychological attributes refer to characteristics that reflect an individual’s mental processes and behaviour. These include abilities, traits, emotions, and patterns of thinking. A fundamental principle underlying these attribut