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Ambrien Ahmed

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M.A. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Ambrien Ahmed

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SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Ambrien Ahmed

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Ambrien Ahmed

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2017-19

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

MA Applied Psychology

2017–2019

Program Structure

2017-2019

FIRST YEAR - SEMESTER –I

Course Code Course Title L T P J C

MAAP 5001 Applied Cognitive Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 5002 Advanced Research Methods 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 5003 Advanced Social Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 5004 Health Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 5005 Communication and Personal Development 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 5006 Practicum (PBL) 0 0 8 0 4

Total 20 0 6 2 24

FIRST YEAR - SEMESTER –II


MAAP5007 Advanced Statistical Techniques 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP5008 Community Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP5009 Work and Organizational Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP5010 Advanced Counselling Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP5011 Qualitative Approaches to Research 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP5012 Practical (PBL) 0 0 8 0 4

TOTAL 20 0 6 2 24

SECOND YEAR - SEMESTER - III


MAAP6001 Psychology of Gender and Social

Issues 4 0 0

0 4

MAAP 6004/

MAAP 6005(elective)

Neuro Psychological

Rehabilitation/

Developmental Psychology

4 0 0

0

4

MAAP6006/

MAAP 6007(elective)

Organizational Psychology/

Clinical Psychology

4 0 0 0 4

MAAP6002 Practical (PBL) 0 0 8 0 4

MAAP6003 Field Work/ Summer Internship 0 0 2 0 8

TOTAL 12 0 10 0 24

SECOND YEAR – SEMESTER – IV

Course Code Course Titles L T P J C

MAAP 6008 Positive Psychology 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 6009 Psychology of Trauma 4 0 0 0 4

MAAP 9999 Post-graduate Thesis*, ** 0 0 0 0 8

MAAP 6010 PRACTCALS (PBL) 0 0 8 0 4

TOTAL 20

Programme : MA Applied Psychology

Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : 1

Course Title : Applied Cognitive Psychology

Course Code : MAAP 5001

Version : 1.01

Credits : 4

1.0 Course Description

This course provides advanced understanding into cognitive processes and functioning of brain.

Starting from philosophical antecedents it encompasses all recent trends in cognitive psychology

viz-images, spatial cognition, sensation to representation.it also tries to explore the intricacies of

language and comprehension, decision making, problem solving, creativity etc. It finally presents

a classic in-depth between human and artificial intelligence.

2.0 Course Objectives:

To facilitate the learning of traditional and emergent fields of cognitive neuropsychology, brain-

behavior relationship in day-to-day life and to explore the practical implications of cognitive

processes in human performance

3.0 Course Pre requisite:

Understanding of Cognitive Psychology

4.0 Course Outcome:

Understanding of cognitive processes, brain behavior relationship, and their practical use

After completing the course, the students are expected to know the following:

• Philosophical antecedents of cognitive psychology, approaches and issues

• Be aware of the major cognitive issues like Nervous System, Brain, Memory, Images and

Applications

• Language comprehensions, creativity, decision making, human and artificial intelligence and

applications.

5.0 Prescribed Text:

1. Groome, . (2013). An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Processes and disorders: 3rd

Edition Published 9th December 2013 by Psychology Press.

2. Eyesenck.M,(2012) Fundamentals of Cognition 2nd Edition Published 3rd January 2012 by

Psychology Press

3.Eyesenck,M.Keane,M.T Cognitive Psychology: A Student's Handbook, 6th Edition Published

20th January 2010 by Psychology Press

4.Ward.J The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience, 2nd Edition Published 3rd January 2010

by Psychology Press

5.Durso, F. T. (2007). Handbook of Applied Cognition (2nd Ed). New West Sussex: Wiley & Sons.

6.Esgate, A. et al. (2005). An Introduction to Applied Cognitive Psychology. Psychology Press:

New York.

7.Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.) (2000). Handbook of intelligence. New York: Cambridge University Press.

8. Sternberg, R. J. (2009). Applied Cognitive Psychology: Perceiving Learning and Remembering.

Australia: Cengage Learning

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and group discussion and presentations and

reflective exercises and some practical’s

7 .0 Evaluation Scheme:

Weight age (Percentage)

• Assignment, Quizzes, Practical’s 20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%

• End Term Exam (3 hours) 50%

*continuous Assessment Test

8.0 Detailed Outline of the course:

http://www.psypress.com/books/search/author/david_groome/

http://www.psypress.com/books/details/9781848720923/




Session

No. Module Course Details

L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

Reference

1-10

Historical

Routes

Introduction to applied cognitive

psychology: Philosophical antecedents,

Emergence of Cognitive psychology.

Approaches and key issues

From the

given

textbook

11-20 Brain and

Behaviour

Cognitive neuroscience: Organization of

Nervous system: Cognition in the Brain.

Sensation to representation. Theoretical

approaches to perception, Deficits in

perception. Attention and consciousness,

Memory: Models, Processes, Practical

Applications of Cognitive Psychology in

improving memory processes

From the

given

textbook

21-30 Language Language: Nature and Acquisition:

Bilingualism and Multilingualism

Reading: Bottom-up and Top-down

processes, Comprehension,

Neuropsychology of Language.

Problem-solving and Creativity.

From the

given

textbook

31-40 Artificial

intelligence

• Human and artificial intelligence:

Information possessing and

intelligence, alternative approaches to

Intelligence. Computer simulation,

improving intelligence

From the

given

textbook


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : 1

Course Title : Advanced Research Methods


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


This paper builds upon the understanding of students in basic research methods paper at

undergraduate level. It further elaborates and provides a comprehensive understanding of contents

covered at the undergraduate level. It discusses between the qualitative and quantitative paradigm

of research. It also focuses on psychological assessment and test construction. It discusses various

sampling methods and the different research designs.


To discuss about the basics of scientific research in applied psychology and make them learn the

statistical rigors in designing research and processing data


Understanding of Research Methods

4.0 Course Outcome:

Skill in scientific research


• Be aware of the major Qualitative and Quantitative research design.

• Be efficient in test construction and standardization.

• Be efficiently able to apply various research designs in diverse settings.


• Gravetter, J. F. & Forzano, L. B. (2012) Research Methods for the Behavioural Sciences.

Cengage Learning, Wadsworth.

• Gliner, J.A & Morgan G.A. (2000) Research methods in applied settings: An integrated

approach to design and analysis, Lawrence Erlbaum, Mahwah.

• Kothari, C. R. & Garg, G. (2014) Research Methodology – Methods and Techniques. Third

Ed. New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers

• Chadha, N. K. (2009) Applied Psychometry. New Delhi: Sage.

5.1 Additional References:

• West, S. G. Biesanz, J. C., & Pitts, S. C. (2000). Causal inference and generalization in

field settings: Experimental and quasi-experimental designs. In H. T. Reis & C. M. Judd

(Eds.), Handbook of research methods in social and personality psychology (pp. 40-84).

New York: Cambridge University Press.

• Drost, E. A. (2011) Validity and Reliability in Social Science Research. Education

Research and Perspectives, Vol. 38. No. 1

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and group discussion and presentations.



• Assignment, Quizzes, classroom

experiential exercises

20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%


*Continuous Assessment Test


Session


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

Reference

1-10 Introduction Meaning, purpose and types of Research,

Paradigms of research: Quantitative and

From the

given

textbook

Qualitative, the research process, ethics

in research.

11-20

Test

standardizati

on

Test construction: Steps in test

development and standardization:

Reliability and Validity. Issues of

Internal vs. External validity.

From the

given

textbook

21-30 Sampling Sampling – concept and methods –

probability and non – probability

From the

given

textbook

31-40 Research

Designs

Research designs : Experimental –

between and within group designs, Quasi

experimental – Time series, non –

equivalent group designs, correlational

design, factorial design, statistical

evaluation of data and writing a research

report

From the

given

textbook

Programme : MA APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : 1

Course Title : ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY


Version : 1.01

Credits` : 4


This paper builds upon the understanding of students in social psychology papers which they

covered during graduation. Contemporary and relevant social issues like antecedent and

emerging trends in social psychology ,minority influence ,group polarization ,persuasion

,self ,aggression ,conflict and bargaining have been crafted to provide students with real life

applications of social psychology paper.


To discuss changing nature of concerns in social psychology, relationship and its significance

in influencing the making of self and behavior in social spaces and facilitating development

of relevant social skills to be observer, facilitator and participant in group processes

3.0 Course Pre requisite: Understanding of Social Psychology.

4.0 Course Outcome:

Acquisition of skills and competence in social surroundings


• Be aware of immediate social surroundings

• Understand group behavior group decision making, conflict negotiation and persuasion

• Social relations better


▪ Alcock, J. E., Carment, D. W., & Sadava, S. W. (2005). A Textbook of Social Psychology

(6th ed). Scarborough, Ontario: Prentice-Hall Canada.

▪

Aronson, E. (2008). The Social Animal (10th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.

▪

Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2010). Social Psychology (7th ed.). Upper

Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

▪

Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Byrne, D. (2009). Social Psychology (12th ed.).

Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

▪

Baron, R. A., Byrne, D., & Branscombe, N. R. (2007). Mastering Social Psychology.

Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

▪

Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2010). Social Psychology and Human Nature (2nd

ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

▪

Breckler, S. J., Olson, J., & Wiggons, E. (2006). Social Psychology Alive. Belmont, CA:

Thomson/Wadsworth.

▪ Crisp, R. J., & Turner, R. N. (2010). Essential Social Psychology (2nd ed.). Thousand

Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

▪

DeLamater, J. D., & Myers, D. J. (2011). Social Psychology (7th ed.). Belmont, CA:

Wadsworth.

▪

Dickerson, P. (2012). Social Psychology: Traditional and Critical Perspectives. Harlow,

UK: Pearson.


• Sinha, D & Rao, S.K. (1988) Social Values and Development, Asian Perspectives, New

Delhi: Sage Publications.

6.0 Pedagogy


reflective exercises.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130263540/sociapsychn0f-20













ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY L T P C

4 0 0 4

Session

No. Module Course Details Core

Reading

Additional

Reading

1-10

Introduction

• Changing nature of social

psychology: Antecedents

and Emergent Perspectives

Handbook

of Social

Psychology

11-20

Group

• Individual group and

Relationships: People in

groups, social loafing,

minority influence,

experience of

marginalization, group roles

and polarization, risky shift

Handbook

of Social

Psychology

21-30 Group

dynamics

• Conflict, Collaboration and

Competition,

Discrimination, Stigma and

Relative Deprivation:

Culture and Self and its

implications for group

Handbook

of Social

Psychology

30-40 Applications

• Pro-social Behavior:

Bystander effect,,

Compliance and persuasion,

Negotiation and bargaining

in group, Aggression and

Obedience, social power

Handbook

of Social

Psychology


• Assignment , Quizzes 20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%


Programme : M A. Applied Psychology

Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : I

Course Title : COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Course Code : MAAP5005

Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


The objective of this paper is not only giving a theoretical understanding but also sensitize them

towards real issues from psychological perspective.

2.0 Course Objectives: The student will learn to think differently and may be encourage to take

up action research.

3.0 Course Pre requisite: Basic psychological processes and their understanding

4.0 Course Outcome: create an understanding about social realities and build their competence to

think about intervention strategies for social well being.


▪ Communicating- A social and career focus by berko, R.M., Wolvin, A.D, Wolvin, D.R. Pub.

Houghton Miffin Co., 2004.

▪ Organizational communication - Approaches and Processes by Miller, N. Wadsworth Pub. Co.,

1999


6.0 Pedagogy Lectures, Case studies and their analysis



• Assignment, Quizzes & Practical’s 20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Sessio

n No. Module Course Details

L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

Reference

1-10

Module-I

Human

communicatio

n

Communication

Introduction; types of communication;

functions of communication; the

communication process; direction of

communication; interpersonal

communication, organizational

communication; communication in the

computerized information age; barriers to

effective communication; interpersonal

skills

From the

given text

book

11-20

Module-II

Negotiation

Introduction; techniques and types,

Understanding the dynamics of cooperative

and competitive interaction in Negotiation;

Competitive and cooperative style and Do

gender or culture make a difference?

Negotiating in context

From the

given text

book

21-30 Module-III

Personnel

Psychology

Nature scope and functions of personnel

psychology; Utility theory and system view

of personnel psychology; current practices

and emerging trends of personnel

psychology, concept of equal employment

opportunities

-Job Analysis: Meaning, purpose,

importance and methods of job analysis

Job evaluation.

From the

given text

book

31-40 Module-IV

Recruitment

and

Personnel

selection

Recruitment Planning and Methods of

recruitment; selection Methods: Interview,

Psychological tests, references, bio-data,

assessment centers; Managerial

effectiveness and selection instruments (

Personality and interest inventories);

Evaluating selection procedure and

techniques; Maintenance of Human

Resources: Incentive Compensation plan.

Benefits and services.

From the

given text

book


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : I

Course Title : PRACTICUM


Version : 1.01

Credits` : 4

Course Objectives: This course consists of tests and experiments related to Basic Psychology,

Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Industrial and Organizational

Psychology. The course imparts training in classic as well as contemporary tests and experiments in the

field of Psychology.

Course Outcomes

CO1 Conduct experiments and administer psychological scales to a subject

CO2 Make interpretations and draw conclusions based on the norms given in the manual

CO3 Using simple statistical techniques for carrying out group based small

quantitative research projects.

CO4 Primary knowledge of how a research is designed.

CO5 Learn how to formulate hypothesis along with objective, data analysis, interpretation and

conclusion.

CO6 Reading out to the meaningful conclusion.

Text Book (s)

• Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Gary, Groth- Marnat, A-Jordan Wright, John Wiley &

Sons Publishers, 2016. • Projective Techniques in Personality Assessment: A Modern Introduction, Albert Í. Rábíń,

Springer, 27-Nov-2013

• Anne Anastasi "Psychological Testing", Fifth Edition - 1982, The iv1acmillan Publishing Co. Inc,

New York.

Detailed outline of the course

Unit-1 Experiment on Learning

Unit-2 Projective Test

Unit-3 Mental Ability test

Unit-4 Clinical Test

Continuous Assessment Pattern

Internal Assessment Marks External

assessment

Marks

Marks based on written

report

(Based on continuous

assessment of Lab/

Practical works,

considering regularity

and timely submission

of lab records).

20

Written practical

file

15

Regularity in carrying

out Lab Examination/

practical

10 Conduction of

test/experiment

15

Internal Viva-Voce 20 External Viva-

Voce

20

Total 50 Total

50

Internal Assessment

(IA)

Mid Term Test

(MTE)

End Term Test

(ETE)

Total Marks

50 00 50 100


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : II

Course Title : ADVANCED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES


Version : 1.01

Credits` : 4


This paper builds upon the understanding of students on basic univariate statistics at

undergraduate level. It further elaborates and provides a comprehensive understanding of

multivariate techniques and its importance in psychology. It discusses various multivariate

techniques with reference to their applications using SPSS.


To develop an awareness of various multivariate techniques and their application in social

science researches.

3.0 Course Pre requisite: Understanding of basic univariate statistics and research

methodology.

4.0 Course Outcome:

Competence in using multivariate statistical tools to analyze data.


• Be aware of various multivariate techniques.

• Understand the application of multivariate techniques through SPSS in research.


• Tabachnick, B. G. and Fidell L. S. (4th Ed.) (2014) Using Multivariate Statistics, Pearsons

Publication. • Stevens, J. (2002). Applied multivariate statistics for the social sciences. 4th Edition.

Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

• Rencher, A. C. (2003). Methods of multivariate analysis. 2nd Ed. New York: Wiley.


• Williams, B.; Onsman A. & Brown, T. (2010). Exploratory factor analysis: A five step guide for novices. Journal of Emergency Primary Health Care, Vol. 8.. Issue 3.

• Lee, K., & Ashton, M. C. (2007). Factor analysis in personality research. In R. W. Robins, R. C. Fraley, & R. F. Krueger (Eds.), Handbook of research methods in personality psychology (pp. 424-443). New York: Guilford.

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and group discussion and presentations cf data

and reflective exercises



• Assignment , Quizzes & Classroom

inferential exercises

20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




ADVANCED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES L T P C

4 0 0 4

Session


Core

Reading

Additional

reading

1-10

Introduction

Multivariate techniques – concept

and importance. Principles

underlying multivariate techniques,

types of data – nominal, ordinal,

interval, ratio. Aim of multivariate

techniques and their applications

From the

given book

11-20

Various

multivariate

techniques

Brief introduction of different

multivariate techniques –

MANOVA, Canonical correlational

analysis, Profile analysis, Path

analysis,

From the

given book

21-30 Factor analysis and

multiple regression

Factor analysis – basic concepts,

methods and types of rotation;

multiple regression – concept, types,

assumptions and application and

interpretation through SPSS (version

19)

From the

given book

31-40

Discriminant

Functional Analysis

and cluster analysis

Discriminant functional analysis and

cluster analysis- Introduction,

assumptions, methodology and

application in SPSS (version 19)

From the

given book


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : 2

Course Title : Community Psychology


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


This special paper is meant to increase the students understanding and awareness about their

community, to increase their engagement with society and to help the society in being proactive

about well being in general and mental health in particular this paper makes students responsible

about their role in the society by following their roles, values as a practitioner of mental health

professionals.


To understand about the history & present status of community mental health services and develop

a community-based orientation towards mental health


Basic Understanding of Social Psychology.

4.0 Course Outcome:

Increased community mental health services


• Be aware of community mental health and its models

• Gain insight into. mental health intervention and community-based rehabilitation


• Bloom, B. (1973). Community Mental Health—A critical analysis. New Jeresey: General

Learning Press

• Koch, C.H.(ed.) (1986). Community Clinical Psychology. London: Croon Helm.

• Mann, P.A. (1978). Community Psychology: Concepts and Application. New York: The

Free Press.


• Rappaport, J. (1977). Community Psychology: Values, Research and Action. New York:

Holt, Reindhart and Wingston.

6.0 Pedagogy


reflective exercises and practical’s



• Assignment , Quizzes 20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Batch : 2017 -19

Semester : 2

Course Title : WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


Create an understanding of the reality of organizations and its process and functions.

2.0 Course Objectives: The aim is to enrich the minds of the students toward the functioning and

issues they will face when they go and work in organizations of any kind.

3.0 Course Pre requisite Basic understanding of Psychology

4.0: Course Outcome: Enable the student to evaluate the realities of organizational work

5.0 Prescribed Text: Industrial/organizational. psychology: An applied approach by Michael G.

Aamodt (Jan 1, 2012) (12) International edition person publication, 6th edition. Paperback,


1. Introduction to Industrial organizational psychology by Ronald Riggio, International

edition person publication, 6th edition, August 2012, Paperback, 552 pages

2. Robert J. Taormina and Jennifer. H. Gao (2009) Identifying acceptable performance

appraisal criteria: An international perspective. University of Macau (SAR), China Asia

Pacific Journal of Human Resources

3. John Storey: Understanding Enterprise, Graeme Saalman, Open University Business

School, Milton Keynes, UK, Organization Volume 15 (3): 315-323.

4. Industrial organization and the technological time trap. Ysanne M. Carlisle and David J.

Manning, Organization 2000;7

5. Peter Kavanagh*, John Benson & Michelle Brown: Understanding performance appraisal

fairness.

6.0 Pedagogy




• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Sessio


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

Reference

1-10

Module I

Introduction to

industrial /

organizational

psychology

scope and applications;

Organizational structure and design,

Significant issues and Challanges

From the

given text

book

11-20

Module II

Selection and

placement

Problems of selection and criterion

matching; training and its methods,

testing in industry.

From the

given text

book

21-30 Module III

Organizational

Assessment

Organizational performance and its

appraisal, methods and techniques,

reward system, job analysis and

issues

From the

given text

book

31-40 Module IV

Work

motivation

Motivation to work; concept and

theories, organizational conflict and

its management, counselling and

coaching in organizations.

From the

given text

book

Programme : M.A. Applied Psychology

Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : II

Course Title : Advanced Counseling Psychology


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


The course material is intended to provide students with an understanding of the counselor’s roles

within evolving practice environments and across the spectrum of the field of counseling

Psychology. This paper aims to familiarize students with the basic concepts and issues of

counseling. It provides a comprehensive overview and general understanding of the profession of

counseling. It aims to promote critical thinking about various issues and debates in counseling

psychology.


To import knowledge to the students n various approaches to counselling, to implement at least

three therapeutic techniques in each approach, and to import knowledge on critiquing various

approaches and develop skill to use them to diverse populations.


Understanding of Advanced aspects of Counselling Psychology.

4.0 Course Outcome:

Student will be equipped with understanding of counselling


• To identify different parameters of counselling.

• To familiarized with legal and ethical issues of counselling

• To acquaint the student with theory, research and applications as a counselor in various

fields of counseling.


• Geldard, K. & Geldard, D. (1997) Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction. London:

SAGE.

• Bergin, A.E. & Garfield, S.L. (Eds.) (1994). Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behaviour

Change. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

• Bhatnagar, A. & Gupta, N. (1999). Guidance and Counselling: A Theoretical Perspective.

New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.

• Schloss, P.J., Smith, M.A. & Schloss, C.N. (1995). Instructional Methods for Adolescents

with Learning and Behavior Problems. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Sharma, Shashi Prabha: Career Guidance and Counselling: Principles and Techniques


• Feltham, C. & Horton, I.E. (ed) (2006). The Sage handbook of Counselling and

Psychotherapy (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publication.

• Nelson R. Jones (2008). Basic Counselling Skills, A Helper’s Manual, Sage New Delhi

2nd Ed.

• Brammer, L.M., Abrego, P.J. & Shostrom, E.L. (1993). Therapeutic Counselling and

Psychotherapy. London: Prentice Hall.

• Woolfe, R & Dryden, W. (1996). Handbook of Counselling Psychology. New Delhi:

SAGE

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and group discussion and presentations,

practical’s and reflective exercises




• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Session


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

1-10

Introduction • Development of counseling as a

profession, Traditional activities of

counselors

• Ethical issues: dilemmas, legal

concerns of the counselors

• Counseling relationship

From the

given

text book

11-20

Process & Major

techniques • Transference and counter-transference.

• Major techniques of counseling:

Psychodynamic, Behavioral,

Cognitive, Humanistic, Gestalt and

Existential

From the

given

textbook

21-30

Counseling for

special group • Counseling of children with learning

and behavioral problems:

a) Mental retardation

b) Intrinsic and extrinsic disorders

c) Adolescent’s better adjustment and

alcohol and drug abuse group.

From the

given

textbook

31-40

research in

counselling

Psychotherapy

• Research Designs, Issues and

Evaluation

• Experimental and Quasi-

experimental designs.

From the

given

textbook

Programme : M A, Applied Psychology

Batch : 2017 -19

Semester : II

Course Title : QUALITATIVE APPROACHES TO RESEARCH


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


This paper will enable to appreciate the descriptive approaches to psychological understanding off

different types of data and psychological realities. This will also.

2.0 Course Objectives: Enable the students to become aware of, interpret and apply critical

aspects of psychological research

3.0 Course Pre requisite: Basic understanding of critical issues in behavioural sciences and

research methodology

4.0 Course Outcome: The student will be facilitated to get closure to critical inner realities of own

self and enhance sensitivity to be empathic toward inner realities of others.


Narrative in social sciences research by Gobo,G. Sage, Los Angles 2004.

Qualitative psychology: A Practical Guide to Research Methods, Sage,London, 2008

5.1 Additional References: Will be provided from time to time

6.0 Pedagogy Lectures, films, critical reviews of text



• Assignment, Quizzes &

Practical’s

20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Sessio


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

Reference

1-10

Module I

Paradigms

of research

Logical Positivism, social construction and

critical nature and assumptions of

qualitative research, nature of reality and

role of researcher.

From the

Given Text

Books

11-20

Module II

Issues in

qualitative

research

subjectivity, reflexivity, power validity and

triangulation of research, ethical issues.

From the

Given Text

Books

21-30 Module III

Field

methods

Grounded theory, ethnography,

observation, interview

From the

Given Text

Books

31-40 Module IV

Textual

methods

Thematic and narrative analysis, dialogical

analysis, life history, case studies,

phenomenology.

From the

Given Text

Books


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : III

Course Title : Practical


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4





Course Outcomes







conclusion.


Text Book (s)





Unit-1 Test on Cognition

Unit-2 Tests on Personality

Unit-3 Test in Intelligence

Unit-4 Test in Abnormal Psychology


Internal Assessment Marks External assessment Marks

Marks based on written report

(Based on continuous assessment of

Lab/ Practical works, considering

regularity and timely submission of

lab records).

20

Written practical file

15

Regularity in carrying out Lab

Examination/ practical

10 Conduction of test/experiment

15

Internal Viva-Voce 20 External Viva-Voce 20

Total 50

Total

50

Programme : M A. APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Batch : 2017 -19

Semester : III

Course Title : NEURO-PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABITATION


Version : 1.01

Credits` : 4


This paper builds upon the understanding of students in bio psychology papers which they covered

during graduation. Contemporary and relevant issues like antecedent and emerging trends in bio

psychology have been crafted to provide students with real life applications of neuropsychology

paper.


To discuss changing nature of concerns in neuro-psychology, relationship and its significance in

influencing the making of brain and behavior in human beings


Understanding of Bio- Psychology.

4.0 Course Outcome:

Acquisition of skills and competence in neuro psychology


• Be aware of basic neuro psychology

• Understand neuro psychological assessment and syndrome analysis

• Plasticity and restoration of brain function


Boller, F, & Grafman, J. (1988) Hand book of neuropsychology. New York: Elsevier.

Kolb, B., & Ian, Q. W. (1990) Fundamental of neuropsychology. New York: Freeman

MuKundan, C. R. (2007) Brain experience; The experimental perspectives of the brain. New

Delhi: Atlantic Publishers


6.0 Pedagogy






MAAP NEURO PSYCHOLOGICAL

REHABILITATION

L T P C

4 0 0 4

Session

No. Modules Course Details Core Reading

Additional

Reading

1-10

Module I

Conceptual

basis

Neuro psychological

rehabilitation: Historical

antecedents and approaches.

Types of brain injury.

Hand book of

neuropsychology


• Assignment, Quizzes 20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%


11-20

Module II

Barriers and

cognition

Methods of localization of

cognitive functions in the

brain. Lobular syndromes:

frontal, parietal, occipital,

temporal lobe syndromes.

Hand book of

neuropsychology

21-30

Module III

Neuropsychological

assessment

syndrome analysis and

rehabilitation in minimal

brain dysfunction. Epilepsy,

Mental retardation and

Learning disabilities.

Brain

experience; The

experimental

perspectives of

the brain

30-40

Module IV

Mind &

brain

Plasticity and restoration of

brain function, mind and

brain relationship, neuro-

psychological rehabilitation

and training.

Brain

experience; The

experimental

perspectives of

the brain

Programme : M A Applied Psychology

Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : III

Course Title : ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4

1.0 Course Description The aim is to create familiarity with issues and objectives of

organizations.

2.0 Course Objectives: Create a research orientation and also familiarize the student about the

social psychological realities of work its context and its people

3.0 Course Pre requisite: Basic understanding of psychological processes.

4.0 Course Outcome: Empower the mind of the students by learning experimentally with the help

of real examples and case studies


1. Human Behaviour at work by Davis, K and Newstorm, Mc Graw. Hill international edition

2001

2. Organizational behavior by Fred Luthans Mc Graw. International edition (2010).

3. 5.1 Additional References: Diversity in organizations by Chemers, M.M., Oskamp,S. and

Costanzo, M.A. Sage publications (1995)

4. Hugh Willmott. Strength is ignorance: Slavery is freedom: managing culture in modern

organizations*Journal of management studies 30:4, 1993, 0022-2380.

6.0 Pedagogy ectures, seminars, experiential exercises




• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Sessio


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

Reference

1-10

Module I

Introduction

Understanding organizations as social

system; organizational climate,

organizational culture, work ethic

corporate social responsibility.

From the

Given Text

Books

p

11-20

Module II

Organizational

leadership

Understanding organizational

leadership- conceptual bases, theories

and practices, power and politics,

group and intergroup dynamics, case

studies.

From the

Given Text

Books

21-30 Module III

Processes

Job attitudes, value and ethical issues,

power and politics in organization,

stress and its management, case

studies.

From the

Given Text

Books

31-40 Module IV

Diversity

Understanding and appreciating

diversity, theoretical approaches and

practices, race, Class Ethnicity and

gender issues in organizations.

From the

Given Text

Books


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : III

Course Title : Clinical Psychology


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


This paper exposes students to more realistic understanding of what is abnormal in this world. It

started from psychopathology models, classificatory system, different type of psychopathology in

various age groups. All these take them to perception of clinical world, impression formation etc.


To develop understanding of diagnosis and health related problems of this world.


Understanding of Clinical and Health Psychology.

4.0 Course Outcome:

Student will be equipped with understanding of clinical and health aspect of human being


• To develop a general orientation towards abnormal behavior and disease process through

various models of psychopathology.

• To understand causes of pathological behavior and its psycho-diagnostic assessment.

• To develop skills for diagnosis and classification of mental disorders.


▪ Hecker, Jeffrey E. and Thope, Geoffrey L. (2005) : "Introduction to Clinical

Psychology",Pearson Education Inc.

▪ Hersen, M., Kazdin, A. E., & Bellack, A. S. (1991) The Clinical Psychology Handbook

Pergamon. New York

▪ Sweet, J. J. , Rozensky, A. & Tovian, S. M. (1991) Handbook of Clinical Psychology in

ClinicalPractice. New York: Plenum.

▪ Walker, C. E. (2001) Handbook of Child Clinical Psychology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.


▪ Garfield, S. L. (1974) : “Clinical Psychology : The Study of Personality and Behaviour”.

▪ Garfield S. L. : “Introduction to Clinical Psychology” The McMillan Company, New York.

▪ Mathur, S. S. (1985) : "Clinical Psychology", Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra.

▪ Neiszal, M. T., Bernsten (1995) : “Introduction to Clinical Psychology”, 2nd Ed.

▪ Walker, C. E. (Ed.) : “Clinical Practice of Psychology”, Pregman Press, New York.

▪ Weiner, B. (1983) : "Clinical Methods in Psychology", N. Y., John-Wiley and Sons.

▪ Wolman, Benjamine, B. : “Handbook of Clinical Psychology”, McGraw Hill Company.

▪ Korchin, S.J. (1979) Modem Clinical Psychology (Harper).

▪ Garfield & Bergin, (1978) Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior change, New York:

Wiley.

▪ Woleman, B.B. (1984) Handbook of Clinical Psychology, New York: Wiley.

▪ Wolpe and Lazaras (1978): Behavior Therapy Techniques, New York: Elmsford.

▪ Phil Yalom, I.D. (1975). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. New

York.:Basic Books.

▪ Kendall & Butcher (1982). Hand Book of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology , New

York.: Wiley.

▪ Semenoff, B. (1976) Projective Techniques, London: Wiley.

▪ Weiner, J. (1979): Clinical Methods, New York: Wiley.

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and group discussion and presentations, practicals

and reflective exercises.



• Assignment , Quizzes & Practical’s 20%

• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Session


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

1-10

Introduction • Nature, scope and definition of

clinical psychology

• History of clinical Psychology

• What clinical psychologist do

From the

given

textbook

11-20

Assessments-1 • Child assessments and

Application

• Adult assessments and

Application

• Classification of intelligence

tests.

• Classification of projective tests

From the

given

textbook

21-30

Assessment-2 • Geriatric Assessments and

Application

• Report writing of psychological

assessments

From the

given

textbook

31-40

Interventions • Behavior therapy

• Cognitive therapy

• Rational Emotive behavior

therapy

From the

given

textbook


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : III

Course Title : PRACTICAL


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4





Course Outcomes







conclusion.


Text Book (s)





Unit-1 Projective Test

Unit-2 Intelligence Test

Unit-3 Clinical Assessment

Unit-4 Behavioral Assessment


Internal Assessment Marks External

assessment

Marks

Marks based on written

report

(Based on continuous

assessment of Lab/

Practical works,

considering regularity

and timely submission

of lab records).

20

Written practical

file

15

Regularity in carrying

out Lab Examination/

practical

10 Conduction of

test/experiment

15

Internal Viva-Voce 20 External Viva-

Voce

20

Total 50 Total

50


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : III

Course Title : FIELD WORK


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4

Course Objective: The major goals for the internship/field experience are twofold: first, to

allow the student to demonstrate the skills they have acquired in a supervised setting; and

secondly, to allow the student to increase their skill level by acquiring new knowledge.

Course Outcome:

CO1 Students will demonstrate their ability to apply comprehensive psychology

knowledge in a supervised setting

CO2 Students will demonstrate the sensitivity and skills necessary to work with individuals

from diverse backgrounds

CO3 Student will develop knowledge of ethical practices required at work

CO4 Students will develop new skills to work in different specialized areas

CO5 Students will observe and interact with professionals working in clinical or other

applied settings

CO6 Students will develop professional skills and clarify career goals

Internal Assessment

(IA)

Mid Term Test

(MTE)

End Term Test

(ETE)

Total Marks

50 00 50 100

SECOND YEAR – SEMESTER – IV


Batch : 2017 - 19

Semester : IV

Course Title : Positive Psychology


Version : 1.01

Credits : 4


This paper exposes students to more realistic understanding of what is positive psychology is. It

started from general psychology and goes up to the concept of positivity.


To develop understanding about positive psychology


Understanding of positive psychology

4.0 Course Outcome:

Student will be equipped with understanding of positive aspect of human being


• To develop a general orientation towards positive psychology.

• To understand causes of different types behavior and its assessment.



Semenoff, B. (1976) Projective Techniques, London: Wiley.

Weiner, J. (1979): Clinical Methods, New York: Wiley.

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and group discussion and presentations,

practicals and reflective exercises




• CAT 1 * 15%

• CAT 2 15%




Session


L T P C

4 0 0 4

Core

Reading

Additional

reading

1-10

INTRODUCTION Introduction to Psychology of

happiness and well being, scope

and paradigmatic challenges Hand book

of Positive

psychology

11-20

Emotions Positive emotions and its

influences: Resiliencies, flow,

happiness, gratitude and

forgiveness

Hand book

of Positive

psychology

21-30

Values Values and conflict management:

Integrative and distributive

approaches to values conflict,

Negative Emotions: Shame, guilt,

Embarrassment and anger

Hand book

of Positive

psychology

31-40

Consciousness Personal transformation and role of

suffering, life satisfaction and

fulfillment and consciousness

approach to human action and

spiriyuality.

Hand book

of Positive

psychology

Programme : BA (H) Applied Psychology

Batch : 2017 - 2019

Semester : 6

Course Title : Practicum


Version : 1.01

Credits : 3


This course will be based on the theoretical papers taught during this semester, including optional

papers. The topics of practical’s will be decided by the departmental committee based on areas

taught and the requisite research thrust. This course will provide a pragmatic understanding of the

theoretical concepts. This will be a platform for the application of classroom reading of concepts

into real life.


Gaining applied experience of theoretical concepts.


Understanding of basic theoretical concepts.

4.0 Course Outcome:

An insight into the notion of a good theory from the viewpoint of practice in real life.

Practical File: The major outcome of this course is a document containing the description from

planning, organising the issue practices related to research questions, procedure to data collection,

data analysis and report to be submitted in the lab.


▪ Primary knowledge of how a research is designed.

▪ How the hypothesis is formulated and along with objective, data analysis, interpretation

and conclusion.

▪ Reading out to the meaningful conclusion.


• Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Gary, Groth- Marnat, A-Jordan Wright, John

Wiley & Sons Publishers, 2016. • Projective Techniques in Personality Assessment: A Modern Introduction, Albert Í. Rábíń,



As recommended by the concerned teacher

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, group discussion, research design formulation

along with presentations and reflective exercises accompanying by the understanding of research

methods.


Internal Assessment Marks External assessment Marks

Marks based on written report

(Based on continuous assessment of

Lab/ Practical works, considering

regularity and timely submission of

lab records).

20

Written practical file

15

Regularity in carrying out Lab

Examination/ practical

10 Conduction of test/experiment

15

Internal Viva-Voce 20 External Viva-Voce 20

Total 50

Total

50


Sessio


L T P J C

0 0 6 0 3

Core Reading

1-10

MODULE-1

• Semi projective

test/

• Specific Disability

Test

As recommended by the

concerned faculty

11-20

MODULE-2

• Intelligence test/

• Personality Test


concerned faculty

21-30 MODULE-3

• Clinical Case

study/

• Leadership Style


concerned faculty

31-40 MODULE-4

• Content analysis

• Mini Mental status

Examination


concerned faculty


Batch : 2017-19

Semester : 4

Course Title : POST GRADUATE THESIS


Version : 1.01

Credits : 9


In partial fulfilment to get their bachelors degree student are supposed to take this research based

paper. This paper shows the interest and aptitude of students in a particular domain of psychology,

along with exposing them towards research. Students will be encouraged to produce original

quality work which might result into some quality publication later on in their life.


To facilitate creativity, curiosity, and promoting skills in application of knowledge

3.0 Course Pre requisite: Understanding of Research project

4.0 Course Outcome:

It will help to clarify methodological issues and promote responsibility, accountability and

ownership of a psychological research work


▪ Be aware of major research designs .

▪ Be able to carry out independent examination to verify the objectives






As prescribed by the Supervisor

6.0 Pedagogy

The delivery of course will be a mix of lectures, and personal discussion and presentations and




Activity Weighta

ge

Remarks

1st Review (acceptance of project

title)

5% To be held after the completion of 5nd semester

2nd Review 40% To be scheduled during initial half of 6rd semester

3rd Review (Final) 50% To be scheduled during latter half of 6rd semester

Submission of draft Thesis to

Internal Guide

5% 10 calendar days before the viva-voce exam

Submission of Synopsis -- 7 calendar days before the viva-voce exam

Thesis corrections/ modifications

to be informed to students by

Guides

-- 3 calendar days before the viva-voce exam

Submission of Thesis in its final

form

-- One instructional day before the viva-voce exam

POST GRADUATE THESIS L T P C

0 0 0 8

Session

No. Module Course Details Core Reading

Additiona

l Reading

Jointly

decided by

teacher and

student

• Abstract (150 words including problem,

method and results)

As prescribed

by the

supervisor

Introduction • Introduction (Theoretical consideration,

review, present study, objectives and

hypotheses)

As prescribed

by the

supervisor

Method • Method (Design, sample, measures,

procedure)

As prescribed

by the

supervisor

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