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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
marks
I Introduction to
Psychology
4 4 15 35
Practical Practical I 2 1 7 18
Semester II- Core Stream
Paper Title No of hrs per
week
No of Credits IA
marks
External
marks
II Cognitive
Processes
4 4 15 35
Practical Practical II 2 1 7 18
Semester III- Core Stream
Paper Title No of hrs per
week
No of Credits IA
marks
External
marks
III Basic
Psychological
Processes
4 4 15 35
Practical Practical III 2 1 7 18
Semester IV- Core Stream
Paper Title No of hrs per
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
Paper Title No of hrs per
week
No of Credits IA
marks
External
marks
V Abnormal
Psychology
3 3 15 35
Practical Practical V 2 1 7 18
Semester V - Elective stream
Paper Title No of hrs per
week
No of Credits IA
marks
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
Paper Title No of hrs per
week
No of Credits IA
marks
External
marks
VII Social
Psychology
3 3 15 35
Practical Practical VII 2 1 7 18
Semester VI: Elective Stream
Paper Title No of hrs per
week
No of Credits IA
marks
External
marks
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
Total hrs=60(4 credits)
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
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 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
Total hrs=60(4 credits)
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
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 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
Total hrs=60(4 credits)
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.
Parameshwaran,E.G, & Beena,C (2002). Invitation to Psychology, Neelkamal Publication
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
Total hrs=45(3 credits)
Objectives of the course are
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)
Total hrs=45(3 credits)
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
Unit I: Introduction (8hrs)
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)
Total hrs=45(3 credits)
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
Total hrs=45(3 credits)
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)
Total hrs=45(3 credits)
Objectives of the course are
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
Unit I: Introduction (8hrs)
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.
Semester VI
Applied Psychology
Paper VIII(b)
Total hrs=45(3 credits)
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