COURSES OF STUDY FOR B.A./B.Sc. EXAMINATION _syllabi_.pdfMotivation and Emotion : Biogenic and Sociogenic Motives. Intrinsic – Extrinsic Frame Work : Need Hierarchy Model; Techniques

SFS, GURUKUL MARG, MANSAROVAR, JAIPUR

COURSES OF STUDY

FOR

B.A./B.Sc. EXAMINATION

I Semester Examination November 2008 II Semester Examination April 2009

III Semester Examination November 2009 IV Semester Examination April 2010

V Semester Examination November 2010 VI Semester Examination April 2011

Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission to the BA/B.Sc. Psychology Course in the academic year 2008-09.

PSYCHOLOGY B.A./B.Sc.

Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – I PSY 101 – General Psychology - I

Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 03 Objectives : The course will familiarize students with the basic psychological processes and the relating factors which influence them. It will also focus on some important application areas of Psychology.

Total No. of

Teaching hours

Unit I

Introduction : Definition and Goals of Psychology, Approaches : Biological, Psychodynamic, Behaviourist, Cognitive. Methods : Experiment, Observation, Interview, Questionnaire, Case History.

9 hrs

Unit II Biological bases of Behaviour : Genes and Behaviour, Nervous System : The Neuron, Central Nervous System and peripheral Nervous System.

9 hrs

Unit III

States of Mind : Nature of Consciousness, Change in Consciousness, Day Dreaming, Sleep and Dreaming. Extended States of Consciousness : Hypnosis, Meditation and Hallucinations.

9 hrs

Unit IV

Sensory – Perceptual Processes : Attentional Process : Selective and Sustained Attention, Perceptual Organization. Determinants of Perception; Form and Space Perception.

9 hrs

Unit V

Motivation and Emotion : Biogenic and Sociogenic Motives. Intrinsic – Extrinsic Frame Work : Need Hierarchy Model; Techniques of assessment of motivation; Emotions : Physiological correlates of emotions, theories of emotion.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs

Books Recommended : 1. Essential Readings

� Baron. R.A. (1995), Psychology : The essential Science. New York : Allyn & Bacon.

� Zimbardo. P.G. & Weber, A.L. (1997), Psychology. New York : Harper Collins College Publishers.

� Morgan, C.T. King, R.A. & Weizs J.R., Schopler, J (1986). Introduction to General Psychology. NY : McGraw Hill.

� Atkinson R.L., Atkinson, R.C. and Hilgard, F.R. (1990). Introduction to Psychology. N.Y. : Harcourt Brace.

2. Reference Books :

� Lefton, L.A. (1985) Psychology, Boston : Allyn & Baron. � Feldman R. S. Understanding Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi. � Maliam, T. and Birch, A. (1998) Introductory Psychology. London :

McMillan. � Crowder, R.G. (1976). Principles of Learning and Memory. NY : Lawrence

Erlbaum. � Dember and Warm, J.S. (1979). Psychology of Perception. NY : Holt. � Rock, I. (1995). Perception NY : Scientific American. � Newell, A. and Simon, H. (1972). Human Problem Solving. NJ : Prentice

Hall. � Wilhite, S.C. and Payne, D.E. (1992). Learning and Memory : The Basis of

Behaviors. Needham Heights, Mass : Allyn and Bacon.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – I PSY 102 – Psychopathology – I

Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 03 Objectives

1. To Impart knowledge about the concept of normality and abnormality.

2. To make students understand the nature and course of various

abnormal conditions.

3. To impact knowledge and skills needed for Psychological assessment

of different abnormal conditions.

Total No. of Teaching hours

Unit I Introduction to Psychopathology – The Concept of Normality and Abnormality, Mental Health.

9 hrs

Unit II Psychological Models of Psychopathology : Psychoanalytical , Behavioural, Cognitive, Humanistic and Existential model.

9 hrs

Unit III Some prominent symptoms of mental illness : Delusions, Hallucinations, Obsessions, Compulsions etc.

9 hrs

Unit IV

Psychological Assessment of Psychopathology : Diagnostic Tests, Rating Scales, History taking, Interview, General Information about Projective Tests. Diagnostic Criteria : DSM IV, ICD-10.

9 hrs

Unit V Anxiety Disorders : Panic disorders and Agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, Social Phobia, Obsessive – Compulsive Disorders : Generalized Anxiety Disorders.

9 hrs

Total 9 hrs


� Carson, Butcher & Coleman (1997). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (8th Ed.) Scott. Froesman & Co.

� Azimurrahamn, Abnormal Psychology, Motilal Banarasidas, Varanasi. � Pestonji, D.M. (1999) Stress and Coping : Motilal Banarsidas Varanasi. � Misra, G. (1999) Psychological Perspective on stress and Health, N. Delhi

Concept.

2. References :

� Lamm, A. (1997). Introduction to psychopathology, N.Y. Sage � Buss, A.H. (1999). Psychopathology. N.Y. John Wiley. � Lazaurs, R.S. & Folkman S. (1984). Stress Appraisal and coping N.Y.

Springer. � Udupa K.N. (1985). Stress and its management by Yoga, Delhi : Motilal

Banarsidas. � Singh A.K., Abnormal Psychology, Motilal Banasrasidas, Varanasi. � Kiskar, G.W. (1972). The Disorganized Personality. � Balis, Go, Wurmser, L. McDanial, E. Grenell, R.G. (1978). Clinical

Psychopathology, Butterworth Publishers Inc. London. � Kaplan, H.I. Saddock, B.J. and Grebb J.A. (1994). Kaplan, and Sadocks

synopsis of Psychology, 7th Edition N.D. : Waverly Press. � Coles, E.M. (1982) Clinical Psychopathology : An Introduction. Routledge

and Kegan Paul, London. � Schopler, E, Reicher, R.J. (1983). Psychopathology and Child Development,

Plenum Press, London. � Warner, J.N. (1976). Clinical Methods in Psychology, John Wiley and Sons,

New York. � Walker, Eugene, C. (1981). Clinical Practice of Psychology. Pergamon

psychological series, London.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – I PSY 103 – Psychology Practicals

Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 02

Practicals

I Attention

II Perception

III Motivation

IV Emotions

V Anxiety

VI Sentence Completion Test

PSYCHOLOGY

B.A./B.Sc. Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – II PSY 201 – General Psychology –II


Objectives The course will familiarize students with the basic Psychological Process and the studies relating to the factors which influence them. It will also focus on some important application areas of Psychology.


Unit I

Learning : Classical and Operant Conditioning: Basic Process : Extinction, Spontaneous Recovery, Generalization and Discrimination. Reinforcement Schedules, Verbal Learning, Observational Learning.

9 hrs

Unit II

Memory and Forgetting : Encoding, Storage and Retrieval Processes, Sensory, Short term and Long Term Memories, Forgetting: Decay, Interference, Retrieval Failure, Motivated Forgetting.

9 hrs

Unit III Personality : Trait and Type Approaches. Biological and Socio-Culture Determinants, Techniques of Assessment : Psychometric and Projective.

9 hrs

Unit IV Intelligence : Definition; Theories : Guilford, Thrustone, Spearman, Determinants.

9 hrs

Unit V

Thinking and Reasoning: Thinking Process : Concepts, Categories Imagery and Cognitive Maps, Inductive and Deductive Reasoning. Problem Solving Approaches; Solution; Strategies and Mental Sets.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Baron. R.A. (1995), Psychology : The essential Science. New York : Allyn & Bacon.

� Zimbardo. P.G. & Weber, A.L. (1997), Psychology. New York : Harper Collins College Publishers.

� Morgan, C.T. King, R.A. & Weizs J.R., Schopler, J (1986). Introduction to General Psychology. NY : McGraw Hill.

� Atkinson R.L., Atkinson, R.C. and Hilgard, F.R. (1990). Introduction to Psychology. N.Y. : Harcourt Brace.


� Lefton, L.A. (1985) Psychology, Boston : Allyn & Baron. � Feldman R. S. Understanding Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi. � Maliam, T. and Birch, A. (1998) Introductory Psychology. London :

McMillan. Crowder, R.G. (1976). Principles of Learning and Memory. NY : Lawrence Erlbaum.

� Crowder, R.G. (1976). Principles of Learning and Memory. NY : Lawrence Erlbaum.

� Dember and Warm, J.S. (1979). Psychology of Perception. NY : Holt. � Rock, I. (1995). Perception NY : Scientific American. � Newell, A. and Simon, H. (1972). Human Problem Solving. NJ : Prentice

Hall. � Wilhite, S.C. and Payne, D.E. (1992). Learning and Memory : The Basis of

Behaviors. Needham Heights, Mass : Allyn and Bacon.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – II PSY 202 – Psychopathology –II


Objectives 1. To make students understand nature and types of various psychotic and

other disorders. 2. To impart knowledge and skills needed for psychological assessment of

different abnormal conditions.


Unit I

Somatoform Disorders : Conversion, Somatization, Hypochondriasis, Treatment Mood Disorders : Mania Episode, Depressive Episode, Bipolar affective disorder, Treatment.

9 hrs

Unit II Schizophrenia: Delusional disorders, Brief Psychotic disorder.

9 hrs

Unit III Disorders due to Psychoactive Substance Use : Alcohol and Drug Dependence.

9 hrs

Unit IV

Personality disorders : Concept, Cluster A : Paranoid, Schizoid, Cluster B : Antisocial, Borderline. Cluster C : Dependent personality disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder.

9 hrs

Unit V Mental Retardation : Definition, levels, etiology. 9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Carson, R.C. Butcher, J.N. and Mineka S. (1996). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life. NY : Harper Colins.

� Azimurrahamn, Abnormal Psychology, Motilal Banarasidas, Varanasi. � Pestonji, D.M. (1999) Stress and Coping : Motilal Banarsidas Varanasi. � Misra, G. (1999) Psychological Perspective on stress and Health, N. Delhi

Concept. � Carson, Butcher & Coleman (1997). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life

(8th Ed.) Sectt. Froesman & Co.

2. References : � Lamm, A. (1997). Introduction to psychopathology, N.Y. Sage � Buss, A.H. (1999). Psychopathology. N.Y. John Wiley. � Lazaurs, R.S. & Folkman S. (1984). Stress Appraisal and coping N.Y.

Springer.

� Udupa K.N. (1985). Stress and its management by Yoga, Delhi : Motilal Banarsidas.

� Singh A.K., Abnormal Psychology, Motilal Banasrasidas, Varanasi. � Kiskar, G.W. (1972). The Disorganized Personality. � Balis, Go, Wurmser, L. McDanial, E. Grenell, R.G. (1978). Clinical

Psychopathology, Butterworth Publishers Inc. London. � Kaplan, H.I. Saddock, B.J. and Grebb J.A. (1994). Kaplan, and Sadocks

synopsis of Psychology, 7th Edition N.D. : Waverly Press. � Coles, E.M. (1982) Clinical Psychopathology : An Introduction. Routledge

and Kegan Paul, London. � Schopler, E, Reicher, R.J. (1983). Psychopathology and Child Development,

Plenum Press, London. � Warner, J.N. (1976). Clinical Methods in Psychology, John Wiley and Sons,

New York. � Walker, Eugene, C. (1981). Clinical Practice of Psychology. Pergamon

psychological series, London. � Adams, H.E. and Sutker, P.B. (1984). Comprehensive Handbook of

Psychopathology, New York : Plenum Press. � Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 4th Edition (DSM

IV). Washington, D.C. : APA Publication.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – II PSY 203 – Psychological Practicals


Practicals

I Learning

II Forgetting

III Memory

IV Measurement of Personality (EPQ-R/NEO)

V Measurement of Intelligence

VI Measurement of Depression

PSYCHOLOGY

B.A./B.Sc. Session 2007-08

SEMESTER III PSY 301 - Psychological Statistics – I


Objectives 1. To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of

their assumptions, applications and limitations. 2. To acquire competencies to organize data for computer analysis

psychology for statistical analysis. 3. To acquire Elementary knowledge about computer use in Psychology for

statistical analysis.


Unit I

Meaning and Purpose of Statistics. Types of statistics Descriptive and inferential Statistic, Parametric and non parametric statistics; Drawing of frequency distribution, Graphical representation of grouped data : Bar diagram, frequency, Polygon, Histogram.

9 hrs

Unit II Measurement of Central Tendency –Purpose and types of measures. Characteristics of mean, Median and Mode; computation of mean, median and mode.

9 hrs

Unit III Measures of Variability : Concept of variability : Range, Semi Inter – Quartile Range, Standard Deviation.

9 hrs

Unit IV Introduction to Normal Probability Curve : Properties and deviation from NPC.

9 hrs

Unit V Correlation : The concept of correlation Pearson’s correlation (by assumed mean and by actual mean only for ungrouped data).

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs

Books Recommended 1. Essential Readings :

� Minium, E.W. King, B.M. & Bear G. (1993). Statistical Reasoning in Psychology and Education, New York, John Wiley.

� Garrett H. E. Statistics in Psychology and Education Vakils. Feffer & Simons Ltd.

� Mangal, S.K. Statistics in Psychology and Education McGraw Hill Publication.


� Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental Design in Behavioral Research. New Delhi : Wiley Eastern.

� Siegel, S. (1994). Non-Parametric Statistics New York McGraw Hill. � Guilford, J.P. : Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education, New

York, McGraw Hill (Asian Student Edition). � Sen, A.K. (1976). Sandlers ‘A’ Test. A Simple Statistics for correlated

samples, Journal of Psychological Researches, 20, pp 16 to 20. � Welkowitz, J. Ewen, R.B. and Cohen, J. (1982). Introduction to Statistics for

Behavioral Sciences. Academic Press, N.Y. � Winer, B.J. (1971). Statistical Principles in Experimental Designs. McGraw

Hill, New York. � Fergusen, G.A. (1971). Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education.

3rd Edition, New Delhi, McGraw Hill.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – III PSY 302– Social Psychology – I


Objectives

1. To enable students to appreciate how individual behavior is influenced by social and cultural contexts.

2. To enable students to develop an understanding of functioning of dyads, groups and organization.

3. To understand the unique features of the Indian socio-cultural context. 4. To understand how social problems can be analyzed in terms of various

social psychological theories.


Unit I

Introduction – Nature, goal and scope of social psychology; Social psychology and other social sciences; Approaches to social Pchology: Biological, Learning, Cognitive, Psychoanalytic and role theory.

9 hrs

Unit II Methods of Social Psychology : Experimental Cross-cultural, Sociometry.

9 hrs

Unit III

Social Perception : Perceiving ourselves : self –concept : Self-esteem, Self-expression, perceiving others; Forming impressions : Role of non-verbal cues; group stereotypes and central traits.

9 hrs

Unit IV Interpersonal Attraction : Determinants; Theories of attraction : Heider and Festinger.

9 hrs

Unit V Attitude : Nature and function of attitudes; Formation, change and measurement of attitudes, Theories of attitude change.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs

Books Recommended 1. Essential Readings : � Alcock, J.E. Carment, D.W. Sanava, S.W. , Collians, J.E. & green, J.M. (1997), A

Textbook of social psychology, Scarborough, Ontario : Prentice Hall/Allyn & Baeon.

� Baron, R.A., & Byme.D. (1998). Social Psychology: New Delhi : Prentice Hall. � Feldman, R.S. (1985) Social psychology, New Delhi: Prentice Hall.

� Myers, David, G. (1994) Exploring social Psychology : New York : McGraw Hill.

� Semin, G.R. & Fiedler, K. (Eds.) (1996). Applied social Psychology : London Sage.


� Shaw & Shaw : Group Dynamics. Kresch & Crutchfield: Individual in Society, McGraw Hill.

� Hollander, E.P. (1967). Principles and Methods of Social Psychology. London : Oxford University Press.

� Raven, B.H. and Rubin, J. Z. (1983). Social Psychology. NT : John Wiley. � Brigham, J.C. (1991). Social Psychology. NY : Harper Collins. � Lindsey, G., and Aronson. E. (Eds) (1985). The Handbook of Social

Psychology. NY : Random House. � Nyle, J.L. and Brower, A.M. (1996). What is Social about Social Cognition.

Thousand Oaks : Sage. � Tajfel, H. (1981). Human Groups and Social Categories. London :

Cambridge University Press. � Farr, R.M. (1996). The Roots of Modern Social Psychology. Oxford :

Blackwell. � Pandey, J. (Ed) (1980). Perspectives on Experimental Social Psychology in

India. ND : Concept. � Doise, W. (1978). Groups and Individuals : Explanations in Social

Psychology. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. � Mathur, S.S. (1980). Social Psychology. Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra. � Akolkar, V.V. (1960). Social Psychology. Asia Publication House, Mumbai. � Hewstone, M., Strocbe, W. and Stephenson, G.M. (1996). Introduction to

Social Psychology. NY : Blackwell. � Kuppuswamy, B. (1980). Social Psychology. Asia Publishing House,

Mumbai. � Singh, A.K. (2001), Samaj Manovigyan ki Ruprekha, Motilal Banarsidas. � Nahavandi, A. (1997). The Art and Science of Leadership. NJ : Prentice

Hall.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – III PSY 303 – Psychology Practicals


Practicals

I Measurement of Attitude

II Measurement of Social Distance

III Measurement of Social Perception

IV Measurement of Person Perception

V Measurement of Attributional Styles

VI Measurement of Self Concept/Self Esteem


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – IV PSY 401 – Psychological Statistics - II


Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.

2. To acquire competencies to organize data for computer analysis psychology for statistical analysis.

3. To acquire elementary knowledge about computer use in Psychology for Statistical analysis.


Unit I Hypothesis testing and making inferences : Sampling , standard errors : mean, (Small and Large Samples), df.

9 hrs

Unit II

Significance of difference between means : Distribution, computation of ‘t’ values for independent samples; interpretation of ‘t’ values, levels of significance. Type I and Type II errors in inference making.

9 hrs

Unit III Non Parametric Test : Nature and assumption, Distribution free Statistics : Chi Square (Equal Probability, 2×2 Contingency tables); Rank order correlation.

9 hrs

Unit IV Higher Statistical Analysis : Purpose and assumption of ANOVA; one way analysis of Variance (Independent Samples).

9 hrs

Unit V

Familiarization with software and application of computer in Psychology.

9 hrs

45 hrs


� Minimum, E.W. King, B.M. & Bear, G (1993). Statistical Reasoning in Psychology and Education, New York, John Wiley.

� Siegel, S. (1994). Non Parametric Statistics. New York : McGraw Hill. � Garrett, H.E. Statistics in Psychology and Education Vakils, Feffer &

Simons Ltd. � Mangal, S.K. Statistics in Psychology and Education McGraw Hill

Publication.

2. Reference Books : � Broota, K.D. (1992) : Experimental Design in Behavioral Research. � Guilford, J.P. : Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education, New

York, McGraw Hill (Asian Student Edition). � Sen, A.K. (1976). Sandlers ‘A’ Test. A Simple Statistics for correlated

samples, Journal of Psychological Researches, 20, pp 16 to 20. � Welkowitz, J. Ewen, R.B. and Cohen, J. (1982). Introduction to Statistics for

Behavioral Sciences. Academic Press, N.Y. � Winer, B.J. (1971). Statistical Principles in Experimental Designs. McGraw

Hill, New York. � Fergusen, G.A. (1971). Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education.

3rd Edition, New Delhi, McGraw Hill.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – IV

PSY 402 – Social Psychology – II Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 03

Objectives

1. To enable students to develop an understanding of dyads, groups and organization.

2. To understand how social problems can be analyzed in terms of social psychological theories.


Unit I Prejudice : Nature and components of prejudice. Acquisition of prejudice, Reduction of prejudice.

9 hrs

Unit II Group Behaviour : Group structure and function, Social loafing De-individuation, Conformity, Group Cohesiveness.

9 hrs

Unit III Leadership : Definition and functions ; Trait, Situational and contingency approaches of leadership.

9 hrs

Unit IV Pro-Social Behavior : Personal, Situational and social-cultural determinant; Bystander effect; Theoretical explanations of pro-social behavior.

9 hrs

Unit V

Current Social Issues : Population and Health; Psychological factors of population explosion; Factors in birth control. Environmental Issues : Personal space and territoriality.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Alcock, J.E. Carment, D.W. Sanava, S.W. , Collians, J.E. & green, J.M. (1997), A Textbook of social Psychology, Scarborough, Ontario : Prentice Hall/Allyn & Baeon.

� Baron, R.A., & Byme.D. (1998). Social Psychology : New Delhi : Prentice Hall.

� Feldman, R.S. (1985) Social Psychology, New Delhi: Prentice Hall. � Myers, David, G. (1994) Exploring Social Psychology : New York :

McGraw Hill.


� Semin, G.R. & Fiedler, K. (Eds.) (1996). Applied Social Psychology: London Sage.

� Shaw & Shaw : Group Dynamics. � Kresch & Crutchfield : Individual in Society, McGraw Hill. � Brigham, J.C. (1991). Social Psychology. NY : Harper Collins. � Lindsey, G., and Aronson. E. (Eds) (1985). The Handbook of Social

Psychology. NY : Random House. � Nyle, J.L. and Brower, A.M. (1996). What is Social About Social Cognition.

Thousand Oaks : Sage. � Tajfel, H. (1981). Human Groups and Social Categories. London :

Cambridge University Press. � Farr, R.M. (1996). The Roots of Modern Social Psychology. Oxford :

Blackwell. � Pandey, J. (Ed) (1980). Perspectives on Experimental Social Psychology in

India. ND : Concept. � Doise, W. (1978). Groups and Individuals : Explanations in Social

Psychology. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. � Mathur, S.S. (1980). Social Psychology. Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra. � Akolkar, V.V. (1960). Social Psychology. Asia Publication House, Bombay. � Hewstone, M., Strocbe, W. and Stephenson, G.M. (1996). Introduction to

Social Psychology. NY : Blackewell. � Kuppuswamy, B. (1980). Social Psychology. Asia Publishing House,

Mumbai. � Singh, A.K. (2001), Samaj Manovigyan ki Ruprekha, Motilal Banarsidas. � Nahavandi, A. (1997). The Art and Science of Leadership. NJ : Prentice

Hall.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER IV PSY 403 - Practicals

Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 02 Measurement of the following using psychological tests

Practicals

I Prejudice

II Social Loafing

III Sociometry

IV Leadership

V Study of Values

VI Social Maturity

PSYCHOLOGY

B.A./B.Sc.I Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – V PSY 501 – Psychological Research


Objectives 1. To provide an overview of scientific approaches to psychological research

in terms of sampling techniques, experiments designs. 2. To acquaint the students with respect to psychometric, projectives

techniques and non-testing approaches like interviews and questionnaires.


Unit I Psychological Research – Nature of Psychological Research; Methods of Psychological Research:, Experimental, Ex Post facto; Variables, Hypothesis.

9 hrs

Unit II Design of Research – Meaning; Purpose; Principles; Application. Types : Pretest – Post-test Design, Factorial design.

9 hrs

Unit III Tools of Data Collection – Observations, interview, questionnaire, survey.

9 hrs

Unit IV Qualitative Research : Defining qualitative research, Reasons for conducting qualitative research; Designing a qualitative research.

9 hrs

Unit V Analysis of data and report writing : Data cleaning, Index Construction; Report Writing.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Kerlinger F.N, (1983). Foundation of behavioral research, New York : Surjeet Publications.

� Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental Design in Behavioral Research. Willey Eastern Ltd.


� Edwards, A.K. (1976). Experimental Designs in Psychological Research. New York : Holt.

� Kothari, C.R., (1986). Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques. ND : Wiley Eastern Ltd.

� Creswell, J. (1997). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, London : Sage.

� Guy, R. F., Edgley, C.E., Arefat, J. and Allen, D.E. (1987). Social Research Methods : Puzzles and Solutions. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.

� Bailey, K.D. (1978). Methods of Social Research. The Free Press : NY. � Selltiz, C., Jahoda, M. and Cook, S.W. (1961). Research Methods in Social

Relations. Holt, Rinchart and Winston. New York. � Underwood, B.J. (1957). Psychological Research. Appleton Century Crafts,

New York. � Best, J.W. and Kahn (1995). Research in education. Seventh Edition

Prentice Hall of India Pvt. New Delhi. � Shaugnessy et Al. (1990). Research Methods in Psychology. Tata McGraw

Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi. � Chaudhary, C.M. (1991). Research Methodology. R.B.S.A. Publishers SMS

Highway, Jaipur. � Krishnaswamy, O.R. (1993). Methodology of researches in Social Sciences.

Hemalaye Publishing House Delhi. � Mohsin, S.M. : Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, Orient

Longman Ltd. � McGuigan, F.J. (1969) : Experimental Psychology, Prentice Hall of India

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER V PSY 502 - Human Development - I


Objectives This course aims at providing conceptual foundation of human development. It focuses on development in the life span in different domains with an emphasis on the cultural context.


Unit I Introduction - Concept of human development : Theories of human development.

9 hrs

Unit II Methods of studying human development, difference between growth, maturation and development.

9 hrs

Unit III

Foundation of human development : Biological factors in human development, cultural and social factors in human development. The nature-nurture debate in human development.

9 hrs

Unit IV Socialization - Role of family, peers and school; Media and Socialization; ecological factors in human development.

9 hrs

Unit V Cognitive development : Nature and approaches-Piaget, Language development : Chomsky’s theory.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Berk, L.E. (1989). Child Development, Boston : Allyn & Bacon. � Santrock J.W. (1999). Lifespan Development. New York : McGraw Hill.

2. Reference Books : � Brodzinsky, D.M. Gormly, A.V. & Aniborn, S.R. (1986). Life Span Human

Development New Delhi: CBS Publisher. � Heatherington, E.M. & Parks, R.D. (1986). Child Psychology, New York :

McGraw Hill.

� Srivastava. A.K. (1998). Child Development : An Indian Perspective, New Delhi : NCERT.

� Berry, J.W., Dasen, D.R. and Saraswathi, T.S. (1997). Handbook of Cross-cultural psychology : Basic Processes and Human Development, Vol. 2 M.A. : Allyn and Bacon.

� Van Der Veer, R.and Valsiner, J. (1995). The Vygotsky reader. Oxford : Blackwell.

� Vygotsky, L.S. (1962). Thought and Language. Cambridge, Mass : NIT Press.

� Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in Society : The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, Mass : Harvard University Press.

� Barnes, P. (Ed.) (1995) Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Oxford : Blackwell.

� Sinha, D. (1981). Socialization of the Indian Child. N.D. : Concept. � Thompson, R.A. (Ed.) (1990). Socio Emotional Development, : Nebraska

Symposium on Motivation, 1988. Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press. � Schaeffer, R. (1996). Social Development. Oxford : Blackwell. � Bickerton, D. (1996). Language and Human Behavior. Washington D.C. :

Psychology Press. � Bloom, L. and Margaret, . (1978). Language Development and Language

Disorders. NY : John Wiley.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER V PSY 503 - Practical


With a view to facilitate creativity, promoting curiosity and skills in planning

and conducting psychological studies, students will work in small groups to

prepare a small project proposal on an issue of interest to them under the

supervision of a teacher per group. The students will also plan a pilot study on a

sample of 10 people. The viva-voce examination will be based on the small

research proposal.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – VI PSY 601 – Measurement and Testing


Objectives 1. To acquaint the students with respect to psychometric, projective

technique and test construction. 2. To acquaint the students with respect to psychometric, projective

techniques and non-testing approaches like interviews and questionnaires.


Unit I Nature and scope of Human Assessment. 9 hrs

Unit II Parameters of Assessment; Psychological Scaling; Methods of Scaling.

9 hrs

Unit III Principles of Psychological Test Construction : Steps in test construction, Item analysis.

9 hrs

Unit IV Standardization of Test : Reliability, Validity, Test norms.

9 hrs

Unit V

Assessment Techniques : 1) Types of Tests : Group, Performance, Verbal. 2) Assessment of Intelligence : Verbal, Non-Verbal. 3) Assessment of Personality : Psychometric and Projective Techniques.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Anastasi, A (1998), Psychological testing. New York : Macmillan. � Freeman, F.S. (1972), Theory and Practice of Psychological testing, New

Delhi : Oxford & IBH � Guilford, J.P. (1951), Psychometric testing, New York : McGraw Hill.


� Kline, P. (1975). Psychological Testing. London : Malabay. � Murphy, K.R. and Davidshofer, C.O. (1994). Psychological Testing :

Principles and Applications. NJ : Prentice Hall. � K. Chaddha, (1996). Theory and Practice of Psychometry, New Age

International Ltd. Publishers. New Delhi. � Singh, A.K., (1980).Test Measurements and Research Methods in

Behavioral Sciences. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, Ltd.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – VI PSY 602 – Human Development - II

Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 03 Objectives This course aims at providing conceptual foundation of human development. It focuses on development in the life span in different domains with an emphasis on the cultural context.


Unit I Self and Identity : Emergence of self, development of personal identity, Physical and Sexual Maturation.

9 hrs

Unit II

Emotional, Social and Moral Development : Development of Morality and Self- Control; Development of Gender differences and Gender roles.

9 hrs

Unit III Development concerns during adulthood : marriage, family and work.

9 hrs

Unit IV Problems of Ageing : Factors influencing ageing. 9 hrs

Unit V

Developmental Psychopathologies : Behavior problems during childhood and adolescence. Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Mental Retardation, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder.

9 hrs

Total 45 hrs


� Berk, L.E. (1989). Child Development, Boston : Allyn & Bacon. � Brodzinsky, D.M. Gormly, A.V. & Aniborn, S.R. (1986). Life Span Human

Development New Delhi: CBS Publisher. � Heatherington, E.M. & Parks, R.D. (1986). Child Psychology, New York :

McGraw Hill. � Santrock _ J.W. (1999). Lifespan Development. New York : McGraw Hill. � Srivastava. A.K. (1998). Child Development : An Indian Perspective, New

Delhi : NCERT. � Berry, J.W., Dasen, D.R. and Saraswathi, T.S. (1997). Handbook of Cross-

cultural psychology : Basic Processes and Human Development, Vol. 2 M.A. : Allyn and Bacon.

� Van Der Veer, R.and Valsiner, J. (1995). The Vygotsky reader. Oxford : Blackwell.

� Vygotsky, L.S. (1962). Thought and Language. Cambridge, Mass : NIT Press.

� Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in Society : The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, Mass : Harvard University Press.

� Barnes, P. (Ed.) (1995) Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Oxford : Blackwell.

� Sinha, D. (1981). Socialization of the Indian Child. N.D. : Concept. � Thompson, R.A. (Ed.) (1990). Socio Emotional Development, : Nebraska

Symposium on Motivation, 1988. Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press. � Schaeffer, R. (1996). Social Development. Oxford : Blackwell. � Bickerton, D. (1996). Language and Human Behavior. Washington D.C. :

Psychology Press. � Bloom, L. and Margaret, . (1978). Language Development and Language

Disorders. NY : John Wiley.


Session 2007-08

SEMESTER – VI PSY 603- Practical

Duration of Exam : 03 hrs Max. Marks : 100 Continuous Assessment : 30 marks Semester End Exam : 70 marks Credits : 02 The students will work on the short research proposal prepared in the fifth

semester and will incorporate the suggestion if any, in the final research

proposal. The final data collection and writing work will be done in the second

semester. Viva-voce examination will be based on the project report. It is

expected that such an effort will make the methodological issues clear to the

students. The short project should be submitted in a typed form.

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Documents

COURSES OF STUDY FOR B.A./B.Sc. EXAMINATION _syllabi_.pdfMotivation and Emotion : Biogenic and Sociogenic Motives. Intrinsic – Extrinsic Frame Work : Need Hierarchy Model; Techniques