30-Day Study Plan for Psychology Class 12 | Psychology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

The Class 12 Psychology syllabus is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, mental processes, and social interactions.  This 30-day study plan is tailored to help you master the CBSE Class 12 Psychology curriculum systematically. By following this plan, you’ll cover all chapters, reinforce concepts through revision notes, practice questions, and sample papers, and build confidence for the board exams. The plan ensures you have access to high-quality study materials, including NCERT textbook solutions and practice tests. Let’s dive into the structured plan to make your preparation effective and stress-free!

Week 1: Foundations and Core Concepts

Day 1: Variations in Psychological Attributes - Introduction

Begin with an overview of psychological attributes, focusing on intelligence, its definitions, and types. Understand individual differences.

• Read: Introduction: Variations In Psychological Assessment
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) - Variations in Psychological Attributes
• Practice: Solve 5-10 questions from Important Questions & Answers: Variations in Psychological Attributes - 1

Day 2: Theories of Intelligence

Study major theories of intelligence, including Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory and the PASS model.

• Read: Theories of Intelligence
• Study: Theory of Robert Sternberg’s, PASS Model of Intelligence
• Practice: Test: Variations in Psychological Attributes - 1

Day 3: Assessment of Intelligence

Learn about intelligence testing, culture-fair, and culture-biased tests.

• Read: Assessment of Intelligence
• Study: Culture Fair & Culture Biased Tests
• Practice: Test: Variations in Psychological Attributes - Case Based Type Questions

Day 4: Emotional Intelligence and Indian Perspective

Explore emotional intelligence and intelligence in the Indian tradition.

• Read: Emotional Intelligence
• Study: Intelligence in Indian Tradition
• Practice: Worksheet: Variations in Psychological Attributes

Day 5: Self and Personality - Introduction

Understand the concept of self and personality, including types of personality approaches.

• Read: Concept of Personality and Self
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) - Self and Personality
• Practice: Test: Self and Personality - 1

Day 6: Personality Assessment and Psychodynamic Approach

Learn about personality assessment techniques and the psychodynamic approach.

• Read: Assessment of Personality & Psychodynamic Approach
• Study: Approaches to Personality, Types of Approaches and Traits
• Practice: Test: Self and Personality - Assertion & Reason Type Questions

Day 7: Meeting Life Challenges - Stress and Coping

Study the concept of stress, its sources, and coping mechanisms.

• Read: Summary: Meeting Life Challenges - 1
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) - Meeting Life Challenges
• Practice: Test: Meeting Life Challenges

Week 2: Deepening Understanding

Day 8: Meeting Life Challenges - Strategies

Explore stress management strategies and resilience-building techniques.

• Read: Summary: Meeting Life Challenges - 2
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 2) - Meeting Life Challenges
• Practice: Test: Meeting Life Challenges - Case Based Type Questions

Day 9: Psychological Disorders - Introduction

Understand the concept of psychological disorders and their classification.

• Read: Summary: Psychological Disorders - 1
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) - Psychological Disorders
• Practice: Test: Psychological Disorders - 1

Day 10: Psychological Disorders - Types and Causes

Learn about major psychological disorders, their symptoms, and causes.

• Read: Summary: Psychological Disorders - 2
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 2) - Psychological Disorders
• Practice: Test: Psychological Disorders - 2

Day 11: Therapeutic Approaches - Introduction

Study different therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic and behavioral therapies.

• Read: Summary: Therapeutic Approaches - 1
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) Therapeutic Approaches
• Practice: Test: Therapeutic Approaches

Day 12: Therapeutic Approaches - Advanced Concepts

Explore cognitive and humanistic therapies, and their applications.

• Read: Summary: Therapeutic Approaches - 2
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 2) - Therapeutic Approaches
• Practice: Test: Therapeutic Approaches - 1

Day 13: Attitude and Social Cognition - Introduction

Learn about attitudes, their formation, and social cognition processes.

• Read: Summary: Attitudes and Social Cognition - 1
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) - Attitude and Social Cognition
• Practice: Test: Attitude and Social Cognition - 1

Day 14: Social Influence and Group Processes

Study social influence, group dynamics, and processes like conformity and leadership.

• Read: Summary: Social Influence And Group Processes
• Study: Revision Notes (Part - 1) - Social Influence & Group Processes
• Practice: Test: Social Influence and Group Processes - 1

Week 3: Practice and Application

Day 15: Variations in Psychological Attributes

Read the NCERT textbook and solve related exercises.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Variations in Psychological Attributes
• Study: NCERT Solutions: Variations in Psychological Attributes
• Practice: Passage Based Questions: Variations in Psychological Attributes

Day 16: Self and Personality

Review the NCERT textbook and solve exercises on self and personality.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Self and Personality
• Study: NCERT Solutions: Self and Personality
• Practice: Test: Self and Personality - Case Based Type Questions

Day 17: Meeting Life Challenges

Study the NCERT textbook and solve related questions.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Meeting Life Challenges
• Study: NCERT Solutions - Meeting Life Challenges
• Practice: Passage Based Questions: Meeting Life Challenges

Day 18: Psychological Disorders

Read the NCERT textbook and solve exercises on psychological disorders.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Psychological Disorders
• Study: NCERT Solutions - Psychological Disorders
• Practice: Passage Based Questions: Psychological Disorders

Day 19: Therapeutic Approaches

Study the NCERT textbook and solve related exercises.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Therapeutic Approaches
• Study: NCERT Solutions: Therapeutic Approaches
• Practice: Passage Based Questions: Therapeutic Approaches

Day 20: Attitude and Social Cognition

Review the NCERT textbook and solve exercises on attitude and social cognition.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Attitude and Social Cognition
• Study: NCERT Solutions: Attitude and Social Cognition
• Practice: Passage Based Questions: Attitude and Social Cognition

Day 21: Social Influence and Group Processes

Study the NCERT textbook and solve related exercises.

• Read: NCERT Textbook - Social Influence and Group Processes
• Study: NCERT Solutions: Social Influence and Group Processes
• Practice: Passage Based Questions: Social Influence and Group Processes

Week 4: Revision and Mock Tests 

Day 22: Revise Variations in Psychological Attributes

Review key concepts using mind maps and flashcards. Solve practice questions.

• Revise: Mind Map: Variations in Psychological Attributes
• Revise: Flashcards: Variations in Psychological Attributes - 1
• Practice: Test: Variations in Psychological Attributes - 4

Day 23: Revise Self and Personality

Review personality theories and assessment methods. Solve practice questions.

• Revise: Mind Map: Self and Personality
• Revise: Flashcards: Self and Personality - 1
• Practice: Test: Self and Personality - 3

Day 24: Revise Meeting Life Challenges

Review stress and coping strategies. Solve assertion and reason questions.

• Revise: Mind Map: Meeting Life Challenges
• Revise: Flashcards: Meeting Life Challenges - 1
• Practice: Test: Meeting Life Challenges - Assertion & Reason Type Questions

Day 25: Revise Psychological Disorders

Review disorders and their classifications. Solve practice questions.

• Revise: Mind Map: Psychological Disorders - 1
• Revise: Flashcards: Psychological Disorders - 1
• Practice: Test: Psychological Disorders

Day 26: Revise Therapeutic Approaches

Review therapeutic techniques. Solve case-based questions.

• Revise: Mind Map: Therapeutic Approaches
• Revise: Flashcards: Therapeutic Approaches - 1
• Practice: Test: Therapeutic Approaches - 2

Day 27: Revise Attitude and Social Cognition, Social Influence

Review attitudes, social cognition, and group processes. Solve practice questions.

• Revise: Mind Map: Attitude and Social Cognition, Mind Map: Social Influence and Group Processes
• Practice: Test: Attitude and Social Cognition - 2, Test: Social Influence and Group Processes - 2

Day 28: Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Solve previous year question papers to understand exam patterns.

• Practice: Class 12 Psychology Question Paper Solved (2024)
• Practice: Class 12 Psychology Question Paper Solved (2023)

Day 29: Full-Length Mock Test

Take a full-length mock test to simulate exam conditions.

• Practice: Class 12 Psychology: CBSE Sample Question Papers (2024-25)
• Review: Analyze mistakes and revisit weak areas using CBSE Marking Scheme (2024-25)

Day 30: Final Revision and Relaxation

Revise key concepts using mind maps and flashcards. Take a final mock test and relax.

• Revise: Flashcards: Variations in Psychological Attributes - 2, Flashcards: Social Influence and Group Processes - 2
• Practice: Class 12 Psychology Sample Question Paper - (2023-24) Set 1

Tips for Success

• Focus on NCERT: Thoroughly read NCERT textbooks, as most questions are based on them.
• Use Visual Aids: Utilise mind maps and flashcards for quick revision of key concepts.
• Practice Regularly: Solve at least 5-10 questions daily, including case-based and assertion-reason types.
• Analyse Past Papers: Review previous year question papers to understand question patterns and marking schemes.
• Time Management: Practice answering questions within the time limit to simulate exam conditions.
• Stay Organised: Follow the study plan consistently and keep notes for quick reference.
• Take Breaks: Take short breaks to stay refreshed and avoid burnout.