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Course Structure: BA Psychology(UG)

Choice Based Credit System

2017-2018

Semester I-Core Stream

Paper Title No of hrs per

week

No of Credits IA

marks

External

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I Introduction to

Psychology

4 4 15 35

Practical Practical I 2 1 7 18

Semester II- Core Stream


week

No of Credits IA

marks

External

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II Cognitive

Processes

4 4 15 35

Practical Practical II 2 1 7 18

Semester III- Core Stream


week

No of Credits IA

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External

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III Basic

Psychological

Processes

4 4 15 35

Practical Practical III 2 1 7 18

Semester IV- Core Stream


week

No of Credits IA

marks

External

marks

IV Theories of

Personality and

Assessment

4 4 15 35

Practical Practical IV 2 1 7 28

Semester V- Core Stream


week

No of Credits IA

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External

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V Abnormal

Psychology

3 3 15 35

Practical Practical V 2 1 7 18

Semester V - Elective stream


week

No of Credits IA

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External

marks

VI(a) Organizational

Behaviour

3 3 15 35

Practical Practical VI(a) 2 1 7 18

VI(b) Counselling

Psychology

3 3 15 35

Practical Practical VI (b) 2 1 7 18

Semester VI- Core Stream


week

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marks

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VII Social

Psychology

3 3 15 35

Practical Practical VII 2 1 7 18

Semester VI: Elective Stream


week

No of Credits IA

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External

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VIII(a) Human

Resource

Management

3 3 15 35

Practical Practical

VIII(a)

Project

Presentation

2 1 7 18

VIII(b) Applied

Psychology

3 3 15 35

Practical Practical

VII I(b)

Project

Presentation

2 1 7 18

Semester I

Introduction to Psychology

Paper I

Total hrs=60(4 credits)

Objectives of the course are

To give an overview of the field of Psychology

To expose the students to many sub disciplines that makes up the science of Psychology.

To understand various theoretical perspectives on interpreting psychological

phenomenon;

To understand the interaction process between physiology, behaviour and environment.

Help students to apply the principles of psychology in day-to-day life for a better

understanding of themselves and others.

UNIT I-Historical Perspectives of Psychology (10 hrs)

Nature and Scope of Psychology, Concept of Behaviour, Components of Behaviour and

Characteristics of Behaviour. Goals of Psychology

Schools of Psychology- Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviourism, Gestalt, ,

Psychoanalysis, Humanistic,

Contemporary Approaches to Psychology(Biological, Cognitive, Sociocultural and

Psycho dynamic)

UNIT II-Fields and Methods of Psychology (12hrs)

Branches of psychology- Pure branches (General Psychology, Physiological

Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology,

Comparative Psychology and Differential Psychology) and Applied branches (Clinical

Psychology and Counselling Psychology , Organizational Psychology, Educational

Psychology, Environmental Psychology, Health Psychology and Sports Psychology,

Military Psychology and Psychology of law)

Methods of psychology-Introspection, Observation, Experimental, Interview, Case study

and Survey.

Unit III: Physiological Basis of Behaviour I (14hrs)

Concept of Genes, Chromosomes and Heredity.

Genetic and Chromosomal abnormalities, Concept of Genetic Counselling

Neuron- Structure of neuron, its characteristics and functions of neuron

Neural conduction, Synapse-types of synapse, role of Neuro transmitters in understanding

behaviour.

Nervous System- Classification of Nervous System, Structure and Function of spinal

cord, brain Structure, localization and functions of brain

Unit IV: Physiological Basis of Behaviour II (10 hrs)

Peripheral Nervous system- Somatic system and autonomous system (Sympathetic &

Parasympathetic)

Endocrine system-impacts of its functioning on behaviour.

Unit V: Sensation (14 hrs)

General characteristics of sensations,

Measurement of sensations(Absolute Threshold, Signal detection theory, Difference

Threshold, Sensory Adaptation)

Anatomy of sense organs (eye, ear and other functional organs);

Problems associated with sense of sight and hearing.

References

Crooks & Stein(1988), ‘Psychology, Behaviour and Life’, Holt Rine Hart Mauston Inc.

Hilgard, E.R & Atkinson,R.C(1975). Introduction to Psychology, Harcout Brace

Jovanovich Inc, 6th Ed.

Parameshwaran,E.G, & Beena,C (2002). Invitation to Psychology, Neelkamal Publication

Pvt Ltd.

Sarason & Sarason (1982), Frontiers of Behaviour, Harper & Row, New York.

Practical I (30 hrs -1 credit)

a. Basics of experimental Psychology (15 hrs)

Experimental and Control Group

Variables-Independent, Dependent & Intervening

Errors in the Experiment(Constant error, variable error)

Methods of Experimental Control

Hypothesis: Framing of Hypothesis, Types of Hypothesis

b. Basic Statistics in Psychology (15hrs)

Use and application of statistics in psychology – Descriptive and Inferential statistics –

Meaning of data collection and methods of organizing the data (Graphic representation,

Frequency distribution, Graphic method, Cumulative frequency).

Semester II

Cognitive Processes

Paper II


Objectives of this Course are:

To give a better understanding of cognitive functions including memory, thinking and

imagery.

To understand how perceptual information enters the mind

To know how attention is used to select from the array of incoming sensory information

To understand how knowledge is organized in the memory

To know how current knowledge is transferred and expanded by inductive and deductive

reasoning

Unit: I-Attention and Perception (12 hrs)

Attention-Definition, types of Attention (Span of Attention, Division of Attention,

Shifting of Attention and Fluctuation of Attention), Factors influencing attention

(Objective and Subjective factors).

Perception- Definition, Factors Influencing Perception, Perceptual organization and its

principles; perceptual constancy-Size, Shape, Colour & Brightness; Depth perception-

Monocular and binocular cues; Abnormalities in perception-illusion, Types of illusion,

Hallucination-types of hallucination, Subliminal Perception, Extra Sensory Perception.

Unit: II-Learning (14 hrs)

Nature and definition of Learning, Types of Learning (massed vs spaced, whole vs Part,

rote vs meaningful learning), Knowledge of results or feedback, Learning and

Motivation, Ebbinghaus Learning Curve.

Theories of learning –Conditioning theories-Throndike’s Trail and error theory, Pavlov’s

Classical Conditioning theory, Skinner’s Operant conditioning theory, Kohler’s Insight

learning, Sign Learning theory, Bandura’s Observational Learning.

Unit: III-Memory (14 hrs)

Nature and Definition of memory; Process of Memory-Encoding, Storage and Retrieval;

Types of Memory- Sensory Memory (iconic memory and echoic memory), Short term

memory (Working Memory, Chunking and Maintenance rehearsal), Long term

memory(Declarative, Procedural, Semantic & Episodic memory).

Methods of measuring memory-Recall, Recognition and Savings method.

Forgetting- Definition, Ebbinghaus Curve of Forgetting, Theories of forgetting-Disuse,

Interference and Decay, Motivated forgetting, memory Disorders,(Amnesia, Demensia,

Alzheimer’s, Korsakoff’s syndrome) Improving memory-mnemonic Strategies, SQBR,

mind mapping

Unit: IV-Thinking (12 hrs)

Nature and Definition of Thinking, Role of Imagery and language in Thinking

Types of thinking(Convergent thinking, Divergent thinking, Autistic think ing

Creative thinking (Steps in creative thinking), Reasoning (Inductive and deductive

reasoning), problem solving thinking (Steps in Problem solving);

Concept-types of concepts, Steps in Concept Formation Process and strategies of concept

formation;

Unit: V-Motivation (12 hrs)

Concept of Need, Instinct, Drive and Motive

Definition and Nature of Motivation, Motivational Cycle,

Types of Motives: physiological motives (Hunger, Thirst, Sex, Maternal), Psychosocial

Motives (Achievement, Affiliation, Power)

Theories of Motivation- Humanistic theory (Maslow), Psychoanalytic (Freud); Concept

of Instinct and unconscious motives;

Measurement of Motivation- Direct and Indirect methods

References





Pvt Ltd.


Practical II (30 hrs -1 credit)

a. Measures of Central Tendency and Measures of Variability (10 hrs)

Uses and computation of Mean, Median and Mode

Uses of Range, Standard Deviation, Quartile Deviation and Average deviation

Computation of Standard Deviation

b. Psychophysics (5hrs)

Concept of Psychophysics, methods of Psychophysics, Method of constant Stimuli,

Minimal Changes and Average error.

c. Conduct Five experiments(one from each unit) from the following (15hrs)

1. Muller lyer Illusion, Two-Point Threshold, Lifted Weights

2. Knowledge of Results, Bilateral transfer, Habit Interference, Massed vs Spaced learning

3. Immediate memory Span, Recall & Recognition, Effect of meaning on retention

4. Concept formation, Luchin’s Water Jar Test, Word Association

5. Span of attention, Division of Attention

Semester III

Basic Psychological Processess

Paper III


The objectives of the course are

To know the role of emotions in an individual’s life.

To understand how intelligence, aptitude and achievement are related

To understand the psychological concepts relating to adjustment

To understand the concept of stress and techniques to cope with stress

Unit I: Emotions (12 hrs)

Nature and Definition, Physiological basis of Emotions;

Theories of Emotions- James Lange Theory, Canon – Bard Theory, Schachter’s theory,

Lazarus theory, Development of Emotions,

Emotional expression( Body Language, Facial Expressions),

Adaptive and disruptive nature of emotions.

Concept of Emotional Intelligence, Emotional maturity and Emotional Competency

Unit II: Intelligence (12 hrs)

Nature and Definition,

Determinants of Intelligence;

Theories of Intelligence –Spearman’s Theory, Thurston’s theory; Sternberg’s theory,

Gardener‘s theory;

Measurement of Intelligence- Concept of IQ, Types of Intelligence tests;

Concept of Ability, Aptitudes and Interests

Unit III: Altered States of Consciousness (12hrs)

Definition of Consciousness,

Altered state of consciousness-Sleep (stages, REM Sleep, NREM Sleep), Sleep Disorders

(Insomnia, Sleep apnea, Narcolepsy and Somnambulism), Dreams, Hypnosis,

Psychoactive drugs.

Unit IV: Adjustment (12 hrs)

Adjustment –Adaptive and Maladaptive behaviour –various criteria for

adjustment/maladjustment,

Adjustment problems in adolescence-Physiological, Social, Emotional & Educational,

Conflict-types of conflict, Sources of conflict, resolution of conflicts.

Unit V: Stress and Coping (12 hrs)

Concept of stress –sources of stress, Individual and environmental,

Reactions to stress (Physiological and Psychological),

General Adaptation Syndrome Model of Stress,

Coping with stress –controlling physiological reactions- meditation, progressive muscle

relaxation, biofeedback and exercise for controlling physiological reactions, seeking

social support, stress inoculation training.

References





Pvt Ltd.


Practical III (30 hrs -1 credit)

a. Introduction to Psychological Testing (5hrs)

Definition and Requisites of a good psychological test

Types of psychological tests

b. Sampling (5hrs)

Concept of Sampling, types of Sampling and methods

Levels of significance and computation of t-test

c. Conduct Five experiments(one from each unit) from the following (20hrs)

1. Judgment of Emotions, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Maturity

2. Standard Progressive Matrices, Koh’s block, Alexander’s Pass along Test.

3. Emotional Competence, Youth problem inventory, Perceived Loneliness Scale

4. Bell’s Adjustment scale, Personal Adjustment Scale

5. Coping Strategies, Student’s Stress scale, Life events scale

Semester IV

Personality Theories and Assessment

Paper IV


Objectives of the course are:

To understand the determinants of personality

To study the various approaches to personality

To learn how personality can be assessed

To Enhance the personality by understanding SELF

Unit I: Introduction (8hrs)

Nature and Definition,

Factors influencing personality- Biological factors, Social factors, Cultural factors,

Psychological factors, significant experiences and Traumatic experiences

Unit II: Theories of personality I (10hrs)

Type theories (Kretchmer, Sheldon and Galton),

Trait theories (Allport & Cattell),

Trait-cum-type theories (Eysenck theory),

Psychoanalytic theory (Sigmund Freud ).

Unit III: Theories of Personality II (10 hrs)

Psychosocial Theory ( Erik Erikson),

Roger’s theory of Self,

Social Learning Theory (Badura).

Unit IV: Personality Assessment (9hrs)

Behavioral Assessment (Observation, Checklists and Rating scales),

Personality Inventories,

Projective techniques (Rorschach & TAT).

Unit V: Understanding Self ( 9hrs)

Self awareness (Johari Window),

Concepts of Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Image, Self Confidence, Positive

Thinking and Interpersonal Skills.

References

Hall, C.S., Lindzey, G. & Camobell, J.B. (2002). Theories of personality, 4TH edition.

John Wiley and Sons

Friedman, H.S. & Schustack, M.W. (2004). PERSONALITY, 2ND edition. Pearson

Education Pvt.Ltd. India.


Pvt Ltd.

Practical IV (30 hrs -1 credit)

a. Computation of Statistical techniques (10 hrs)

Correlation and

Chi square

b. Conduct Five experiments(one from each unit) from the following (20hrs)

1. Scale of Introversion Extraversion Dimension, Dimensions of Personality Inventory

2. Self Concept, Self Confidence,

3. Self Esteem, Self Acceptance

4. Type A and Type B personality type, MAPS

5. Locus of control, Sentence Completion Test, Projective techniques(Demonstration)

Semester V

Abnormal Psychology

Paper V



To understand abnormal behaviour through historical and modern perspectives.

To understand the factors that lead to abnormal behaviour

To study the diagnosis and treatment of various psychological disorders.

Unit I: Introduction to Abnormal Behaviour (8hrs)

Concept of normality and abnormality;

Criteria of abnormality;

Historical background;

Classification of mental disorders; (DSM IV R and DSM IV & ICD 10).

Unit II: Factors influencing abnormal behavior (8 hrs)

Biological factors,

Psychological factors,

Socio- cultural factors,

Predisposing factors and

Precipitating factors

Unit III: Psychoneurotic Disorders-Symptoms, Causes & Treatment (10 hrs)

Concept of neurotic nucleus and neurotic paradox;

Types of Neurotic disorders-Anxiety neurosis, phobic neurosis, Hysterical neurosis,

Obsessive-compulsive neurosis and Depressive neurosis

Unit IV: Psychotic Disorders- Symptoms, Causes & Treatment (10hrs)

Types of Psychosis-Functional Psychosis & Organic Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Affective

disorders and Paranoid disorders.

Unit V: Psycho-Physiological and other Disorders (9hrs)

Psychosomatic illnesses (Conversion Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Somatization Disorder),

Epilepsy,

Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia).

References

Carson,R.C., Butcher,J.N and Mineka,S.(2004). Abnormal psychology. 13th Edition. New

Delhi: Pearson Education.

Coleman, C (1987)-‘Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life’. D.B. Taraporvala &Co.

James,D (1984), ‘Abnormal Psychology – A Clinical approach to Psychological

Deviants’, Tata Mc Graw Hill Pvt.Ltd Co.

Mangal S.K(2002), Abnormal Psychology , Sterling Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Practical V (30 hrs -1 credit)

a. Conduct Eight experiments from the following (30hrs)

1. State Trait Anxiety Test, Hamilton Anxiety Scale

2. Kundu’s Neurotic Personality Inventory,

3. Friedman Well Being Test, General Well being test

4. Mental Health battery (Singh & Gupta),Depression Scale

5. Value Conflict Scale, 8SQ

6. Frustration test, Aggression test

7. Adolescent Depression scale,

Semester V

Organizational Behaviour

Paper VI (a)


Objective of the course are:

To understand the individual and group psychological processes involved at work place.

To explain organisational recruitment, selection and retainment.

To describe motivating factors of employees

To describe the models of leadership


Definition; The historical evolution of OB(Scientific management theory& Human

relations),Contributing disciplines to the OB field(Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

& Political Science).Scope of OB, Challenges in the field of OB.

Unit II: Organisation Structure & Design (8hrs)

Meaning of organization structure; Common Organizational Designs (Simple, Bureaucracy &

Matrix), New Designs (Team structure, Virtual organization& Boundaryless organization)

Unit III: Work Motivation& Job Satisfaction (10 hrs)

The Concept of Work Motivation, Early theories of motivation (Hierarchy of needs theory and

Theory X & Theory Y), Contemporary theories of motivation (ERG Theory & McClelland’s

theory); Job Satisfaction – Definition, Factors influencing Job Satisfaction, Methods to increase

Job satisfaction.

Unit IV: Leadership (10hrs)

Definition and functions of Leadership, Theories of Leadership behaviour – Trait theories,

Behavioural Theories – Ohio State Studies, Michigan State Studies and Managerial Grid,

Fiedler’s Contingency Theory.

Unit V: Decision Making in Organisations (9hrs)

Meaning of Decision making; The Rational Decision Making Process; Group Decision Making

(groupthink and groupshift); Group Decision Making Techniques (Brainstorming, Nominal

Group Technique& Electronic meeting)

References

Luthans, F. (2009). Organizational behavior. New Delhi: McGraw Hill.

Robbins, S. P. (2010). Organizational behaviour. Tata Mcgraw hill publications .

Singh, K. (2010). Organizational Behaviour: Texts & Cases. India: Dorling

Kindersley.

Practical VI (a) (30 hrs -1 credit)

Conduct Eight experiments from the following (30hrs)

1. Job Satisfaction Scale, Quality of Work Life

2. Leadership Styles, Decision making style

3. Work Motivation Scale, Attitudes towards work

4. Organizational Climate, Emotional Labour

5. Organizational Self efficacy, Case Studies

Semester V

Basics of Counselling

Paper VI (b)


Objectives of the Course:

To orient students to the field and practices of counselling.

To educate students in systematic understanding of sources of problems in human lives.

To educate students in understanding and implementation of basic counselling skills and

assessment methods.

Unit I: Introduction to Counselling (8hrs)

Nature and goals of counseling, historical viewpoint to counseling, principles of counseling,

characteristics of a good counsellor, ethical principles of counseling and distinction between

guidance and counseling.

Unit II: Types of Counselling (8hrs)

a) Basic types of counselling – Directive, non directive, eclectic counseling, individual and

group counselling.

b) Special areas of counselling- educational, career, family, marital counseling and

counselling of alcoholics and drug addicts.

Unit III: Theoretical Approaches to Counselling (10hrs)

Psychoanalytic approach, Behaviouristic approach and Humanistic approach

Unit IV: Counselling Skills (10hrs)

Pre-Helping Phase: Rapport Building skills, Attending and Listening Skills

Stage I Skills: Empathy, Respect, Genuineness, Concreteness,

Stage II Skills: Advanced Empathy, Self disclosure, Immediacy, Confrontation

Stage III Skills: Goal Setting, Action Plan Programme, Brainstorming.

Unit V: Assessment and Diagnosis in Counselling (9hrs)

Components of effective assessment-

Non-standardised methods for assessment – observation, anecdotal reports,

autobiography , introspection, interviews and role play.

Standardised methods of assessment – Intelligence tests, aptitude tests, interest

test, achievement tests, personality tests, motivation and aspiration test and

projective tests.

References

Feltham, C. & Horton, I.E.(ed) (2006). The sage handbook and psychotherapy. (2nd ed).

London; Sage publications.

Gibson, R.L., Mitchell,M.H.(2005).Introduction to counseling and guidance (6th ed).

Delhi; Pearson education pte.Ltd

Gelso,C.J.,Fretz,B.R.(1995).Couselling Psychology.Bangalore;PrismBooks Pvt. Ltd.

Gregory,R.J,(2205).Pschiligical Testing(4th ed).Delhi;Pearson Education Pte. Ltd.

Sharma,R.N.(1999).Guidance and Counselling.Delhi; Surjeet Pub.

Sharma,T.C.(2002).Modern Methods of Guidance and Counselling.New Delhi;Sarup &

Sons.

Practical VI (b) (30 hrs -1 credit)

Conduct the following experiments (30hrs)

Marital adjustment

CIS

DBDA

Depression scale

Loneliness scale

Case study

Role play I

Role Play II

Semester VI

Social psychology

Paper VII


The Objectives of the course are:

To understand the sociological theories & explanations for how people and environment

shape our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

To understand how to use Social Psychology to understand everyday life.

To study how impressions are formed.

To understand how people communicate among groups in the society.

Unit I: Introduction to Social psychology (8hrs)

Introduction to Social Psychology, Methods of Social Psychology

Person Perception – impression formation, first impression – primary effect, recency

effect, schemas. Heider’s Attribution theory.

Unit II: Attitudes & Prejudice (10hrs)

Attitudes- Definition, Nature, Formation of attitudes, factors in attitude development, Theories of

attitude change – Heider’s Balance theory, Festinger’s Dissonance theory, Bem’s self perception

theory, Functional Theory, Psychological reactance theory.

Attitude measurement- Thurstone, Likert, Bogardus.

Prejudice- Psychological and social basis of prejudice, methods of reducing prejudice.

Unit III: Group Dynamics (8hrs)

Nature and definition of Group, Types of groups, Group Processes (Cohesiveness, Compliance

and Obedience), Conformity, Cooperation and Competition.

Decision Making in Groups-Polarisation and Risky Shift, Group think

Unit IV: Communication (9hrs)

Communication process- Types of communication- formal, informal, verbal, nonverbal, body

language, channels of communication - upward, downward, lateral & grapevine; barriers to

communication ;effectiveness of communication.

Unit V: Pro social and Aggressive Behaviour. (9hrs)

Meaning of Pro Social behaviour; Basic motives underlying pro social behaviour;

determinants of pro social behaviour (personal & Situational); bystander apathy,

encouraging prosocial behaviour.

Aggressions-Types of Aggression, Sources of Aggression, Theories of aggression

(Frustration-Aggression theory, Social learning Theory) and Methods of reducing

aggression.

References

Kuppusamy .B An introduction to Social psychology – Bombay – Asia Publishing House

– 1965.

Baron and Byrne. Social Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill, 1998.

Lindgren, Introduction to Social Psychology.

David G Myers, Social Psychology, McGraw Hill Book Company, New Delhi, 1988.

Practical VII (30 hrs -1 credit)

Conduct the following experiments (30hrs)

1. Bogardus Social Distance Scale

2. Social Intelligence Scale

3. Sociometry

4. Social Support

5. Trust Scale

6. Conformity

7. Cooperation

8. Competition

Practical Exam Pattern-25 marks each paper

Semester VI

Human Resource Management

Paper VIII (a)



To understand the process of selection in organizations.

To study the techniques of performance appraisal

To know the various aspects of a job.

To study the individual differences at workplace


Nature and Scope of Human Resource Management (HRM), Importance of HRM – Problems of

HRM – HRM as a Profession.

Unit II: Selection (10hrs)

Selection (Meaning, Factors Affecting Selection Decisions, Steps in Selection).

Techniques of Selection – Application Blanks, Psychological Tests-(Uses, Limitations)

Interviews , Limitations of Interview Techniques.

Unit III: Job Analysis (9hrs)

Job Analysis – Meaning, steps in Job Analysis, Techniques of job Analysis.

Job Evaluation – Meaning, Methods: Ranking Method, Grading Method, Point System –

Factor Comparison Method.

Unit IV Performance Appraisal (10hrs)

Meaning, Need and Importance, Objectives, problems in performance Appraisal – Factors

Influencing Performance Appraisal, Techniques of performance Appraisal –

Traditional Techniques – Straight Ranking Method, Paired Comparison Method,

Modern Techniques of performance Appraisal – Appraisal by MBO –

Assessment Centre Method

Unit V: Managing Diversity at workplace (8hrs)

Importance of Work place diversity-importance, Demographic differences (Gender, Age, Race,

Ethnicity), personality determinants and differences among individuals, aptitude and ability

differences.

References:

Robbins, Stephen P., Personnel : The Management of Human Resources, Prentice Hall

Inc: Engle, wood cliffs, New Jersey.

Memoria C.B., Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing House,Bombay.

Muniramappa C.M. Shankaraiah A., Kamaraju Panthulu Personnel Managmenet and

Industrial Relations, Excel Publications, New Delhi.

Rao V.S.P Human Resource Management Excel, New Delhi.

Practical VIII (a)

Project Presentation

Semester VI

Applied Psychology

Paper VIII(b)


Objectives of the Course are:

To understand how psychology is applied in various fields

To understand the psychological aspects of sportspersons

To study the effect of environment on behaviour.

To know how law and psychology are related

To know how effective teaching learning process takes place.

Unit I: Health Psychology

Nature and Scope of Health Psychology, Concept of Wellness and illness, Continuum of

Wellness, Biopsychosocial model; Health compromising behaviors- Smoking, Alcoholism and

substance abuse, Health enhancing behavior- Weight control, Diet, Exercise, Yoga.

Unit II: Sports Psychology

Nature and Scope of Sports Psychology, Motivating sportspersons(Achievement goal theory &

Attribution theory), Factors affecting performance of sportspersons (The Athlete, environmental

conditions, coach, Audience Expectations, , media etc), Health & Exercise Psychology.

Unit III: Environmental Psychology

Nature and scope of Environmental Psychology, Environmental Perception & Cognition,

Personal Space & Territoriality, Effect of crowding, pollution & disasters on behaviour,

Strategies to encourage environmentally responsible behaviour

Unit IV: Legal Psychology

Nature and scope of Legal Psychology, Role of legal Psychologists,

Concept of Eyewitness Testimony-factors influencing eye witness testimony (anxiety,

stress, reconstructive memory, Weapon Focus), Loftus and Palmer studies, Children as

eye witness.

Unit V: Educational Psychology

Nature and Scope of Educational Psychology; Effective Learning styles,

Special needs of children-Slow learners, Gifted Children, Learning Disability.

Significance of Classroom Management.

References

Mishra, G(2009), ‘Psychology in India:Volume 1,Basic psychological Process’, Pearson

Ed, India

Gosh, M(2015), Health Psychology: Concepts in Health and Well-being, Pearson Ed,

India.

Woolfolk, A(2012) ‘Fundametals of Educational Psychology’. Pearson Ed, India

Practical VIII (b)

Project

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