Major · Psychology · Semester 2 · FY BA · 4 credits · 60 hours
Module 1: The Science of Psychology
-
Nature and Scope of Psychology - Definition and Goals
-
Modern Perspective-(Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Humanistic, Cognitive, Socio-cultural, Bio- psychological, Evolutionary),School of Psychology-(Psychodynamic, Functionalism, and Behaviourism)
-
Applied fields of Psychology - (Clinical, Counselling, School, Industrial and Organizational, Community and Military)
-
Psychological Professionals and Areas of Specialization
-
Rise of Psychology in India
Module 2: Biological View of Psychology
-
Neurons and Nervous System - (Types, Structure, and Function ) ( Structure and Function)
-
Overview of Neurotransmitters –
-
The Endocrine System –
-
Brain stem - Hindbrain and Midbrain
-
Neuro-imaging Techniques: [a] Mapping structure –CT, MRI, [b] Mapping Function: EEG, MEG, PET, fMRI)
Module 3: Sensation and Perception
-
Sensation - Definition, Attributes and Sensory threshold
-
Perception - The ABCs of Perception: How We Organize Our Perceptions
-
Depth Perception, Phi-Phenomenon and Gestalt approach
-
Illusion - Definition, Types and Theories
-
Application: Extra Sensory Perception
Module 4: Overview of Personality
-
Nature and Definition of personality, Misconceptions about Personality
-
Theories of Personality: Psychoanalytical Theory, Division of Personality and Psychosexual Stages and Learning Theories Bandura & Rotter Principles of observational learning
-
The Third Force: Humanism and Personality
-
Modern Trait Theories of Personality: The Big Five Model
-
Assessment of Personality - Interviews, Behavioural Assessments, and Personality Inventories
Book For Study
-
1
Ciccarelli,S. K.,White, J.N.,& Mishra,G.(2018). Psychology. 5 th Edition; Indian Adaptation. Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
Additional Books For Reference
-
1
Baron, R.A. and Mishra, G. (2015). Psychology. 5 th Edition; Indian Subcontinent Edition. Pearson India Education Services Pvt.ltd.
-
2
Baron, R. A., & Kalsher, M. J. (2008). Psychology: From Science to Practice. (2nd ed.). Pearson Education inc., Allyn and Bacon
-
3
Ciccarelli, S. K. & Meyer, G. E. (2008). Psychology.(Indian sub-continent adaptation). New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (India) pvt. ltd.
-
4
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2017). Psychology.4 th edi. New Jersey: Pearson education
-
5
Feist, G.J, & Rosenberg, E.L. (2010). Psychology: Making connections. New York: McGraw Hill publications
-
6
Feldman, R.S. (2013). Psychology and your life.2 nd edi. New York: McGraw Hill publications
-
7
Feldman, R.S. (2013). Understanding Psychology.11 th edi. New York: McGraw Hill publications
-
8
King, L.A. (2013). Experience Psychology.2 nd edi. New York: McGraw Hill publication.
-
9
Lahey, B. B. (2012). Psychology: An Introduction. 11th Edi. New York: McGraw-Hill Publications.
-
10
Myers, D. G. (2013).Psychology.10 th edition; International edition. New York: Worth Palgrave Macmillan, Indian reprint 2013. Semester II
