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SYLLABUS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
PAPER- I
Total Marks : 100
I. Introduction to Psychology
Definition, Evolution and Scope of Psychology
Schools of Psychology: Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic/ Existential,
Cognitive and Biological School
Recent Trends and Specialties in Psychology
II. Sensation and Perception
Sensory Processes
Theories of Vision and Hearing
Theories of Taste Smell and Position
Senses of Touch Position and Balance
Nature of Perceptual Organization
Perception of Distance, Movement, Space, Depth, Color
Perceptual Constancy
Perception and Optical Illusions
Extrasensory Perception
Perceptual Development
III. Learning, Memory and Intelligence
Learning
Different Types of Learning:
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Observational Learning
Memory
Short Term and Long Term memory
Information Processing Theory
Encoding, Storage and Retrieval
Forgetting
Intelligence
Extremes of Intelligence: Mental Retardation and Giftedness
Theories of Intelligence
Intelligence and Psychological Testing
IV. Biological Foundations of Behavior
Components of Nervous System
Structure and Functions of the Brain
Brain and Behavior
Endocrine System
Genetic Influences on Behavior
Nature, Nurture and Human Diversity
V. Child Development
Introduction to Child Development
Historical and Modern Views
Domains of Development
Theories of Child Development
Biological Development
Cognitive Development
Psychological Development
VI. Motivation
Nature of Motives
Needs, Drives and Motivations
Concept of Homeostasis
Types of Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Role of Culture in Motives
VII. Emotions
Nature and Types of Emotions
Theories of Emotions
Biological and Psychological Changes in Emotions
Role of Endocrine Glands
Situational Influences and Cultural Practices
Frustration and Conflict
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Psychology; Themes and Variations 5th Ed.,Wayne Weiten

PSYCHOLOGY


I. Nature and Scope of Psychology: Definition and scope, Psychology as a Science, Schools, Perspectives, and Models of Psychology, Recent Trends

II. Biological Basis of Behaviour: Nervous System, Neuron and its function, Central and Peripheral Nervous System, Endocrine System

III. Sensation and Perception: Sensory process through sense organs, Perception, Gestalt Principles, Binocular and Monocular cues, Illusions and Extra Sensory Perception, Determinants of Perception

IV. Learning and Memory: Nature and Forms of Learning, Types of learning: Classical and Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement, Extinction, Discrimination, Punishment, Observational Learning, Theories of Learning, Types of Memory, Process of Memory, Forgetting, Theories of Memory

V. Motivation and Emotion: Homeostasis, Factors affecting Motivation, Biogenic and Social Motives, Measurement of Human Motivation, Theories of Motivation, Emotions, Types of Emotions, Physiological changes and Emotion, Theories of Emotion.

VI. Psychological Assessment: Attributes of Psychological Measures, Validity, Reliability, Item Analysis, Norms, Modern Test Theory, Selection and Training, Educational and Clinical Assessment, Ethical Standards and Legal Issues

VII. Personality: Determinants of Personality, Factors in Development of Personality, Theoretical Perspectives, Traits and Types, Personality Assessment and Techniques, Cross-Cultural Issues.

VIII. Intelligence: Theories of Intelligence, Types of intelligence (IQ, EQ), Assessing Intelligence

IX. Social Influence and Group Dynamics: Social Facilitation, Attribution, Conformity, Obedience, Altruism, Attitudes, Social Norms.

X. Developmental Psychology: Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional development in Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age

XI. Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: Concept and causes of Abnormality, Clinical Assessment and Intervention, Different disorders such as Schizophrenia, Mood disorder, Anxiety disorder, Personality disorder, etc. Psychological treatment including different Therapeutic techniques.

XII. Organizational/Industrial Psychology: Leadership styles, Decision making, Work motivation, Organizational Culture, Stress and Conflict at Work and its Management, Organizational Socialization, Job related Attitude, Sexual Harassment, Glass Ceiling, Human Computer interaction.

XIII. Health Psychology: Beliefs and Behaviour, Models of Health Psychology, Assessment and Intervention, Models of Stress, Chronic and Terminal Illness, Role of Social Support.

XIV. Forensic Psychology: Psychology and Law, Investigation, Confession, Eyewitness Testimony, Working with Offenders, Juvenile Delinquents, Drug Addicts, Sex Offenders etc.



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