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MAHARAJA SUHEL DEV STATE UNIVERSITY, AZAMGARH SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME PSYCHOLOGY (MAJOR) UNDER CBCS [NEP – 2020] w.e.f. Academic Session 2022-2023 (Approved by BOS on 24-08-2022) SUBMITTED...

MAHARAJA SUHEL DEV STATE UNIVERSITY, AZAMGARH SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME PSYCHOLOGY (MAJOR) UNDER CBCS [NEP – 2020] w.e.f. Academic Session 2022-2023 (Approved by BOS on 24-08-2022) SUBMITTED BY DR. FAHMEEDA ZAIDI CONVENOR (PSYCHOLOGY) MSDSU, AZAMGARH  MAHARAJA SUHEL DEV STATE UNIVERSITY, AZAMGARH SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME PSYCHOLOGY (MAJOR) UNDER CBCS [NEP – 2020] w.e.f. Academic Session 2022-2023 (Approved by BOS on 24-08-2022) Semester-wise Titles of the Course/Papers in B.A./B. Sc. Course Year Sem. Paper Title Theory/Practical Credits Code I A090101T Basic Psychological Processes Theory 4 I A090102P Lab Work Practical 2 B.A. 1 Basic Research Methodology and II A090201T Theory 4 Statistics II A090202P Lab Work/ Psychological Testing Practical 2 III A090301T Psychology of Social Behavior Theory 4 Lab Work and Measurement of B.A. 2 III A090302P Practical 2 Social Behavior IV A090401T Abnormal Psychology Theory 4 IV A090402P Assessment/Testing Practical 2 V A090501T Life Span Human Development Theory 4 V A090502T Positive Psychology Theory 4 V A090503P Lab Work/Survey/Field Visit Practical 4 B.A. 3 V A090504R Research Project Project 3 VI A090601T Community and Health Psychology Theory 4 VI A090602T Counseling Psychology Theory 4 VI A090603P Survey/Field Visit/Project Work Practical 4 VI A090604R Research Project Project 3 1  Undergraduate Psychology Program Semester-wise Course Curricula Subject prerequisites: Open to all. Program Outcome (After 3 Years) The learning outcomes that a student should be able to exhibit on completion of a degree level program in Psychology are as follows: (i) Comprehension about the discipline, its research methods, related theories and models. (ii) Knack to link up theory with individual experiences and varied applied settings. (iii) Capacity to practice professional skills in the area of psychological testing, assessment and counseling. (iv) Development of skills in specific areas related to specific specialization (e.g. psycho- diagnostics, counseling, learning disability, health, community mental health and organizational behavior). (v) A general understanding about how knowledge of psychology can be applied to benefit the management and/or amendment of problems of mankind. (vi) Capability to articulate ideas in appropriate manner, with scientific writing and authentic reporting. (vii) Sensitivity towards diverse contexts, ethnic groups, minorities, marginalized groups and gender issues (viii) Development of skills and attributes of empathy, team work, coordination, cooperation, conflict resolution, and congruence. 2  Semester I Paper 1 Theory Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: First Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090101T Course Title: Basic Psychological Processes Course Outcome: The students will learn about the fundamental processes and core psychological concepts, models, classical theories, varied perspectives, and will be able to apply them in their own and in others lives. It will also give the learner a clear understanding of the concepts like intelligence, motivation, emotion and personality. It will develop critical analytical skills regarding these individualistic traits. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures Psychology: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Applications. Approaches: Psychodynamic, Behavioristic and Gestalt. Indian Psychology: I 8 Introduction of Kapil Muni and Sankhya Darshan, Introduction of Buddha and Buddhism. Attention Processes: Meaning, Nature, Determinants and Types. II Perceptual Processes: Meaning, Nature and Determinants. Perceptual 7 Organization, Perceptual Illusion. Learning: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and Insight III 8 Learning. Memory: Stages of Memory - Encoding, Storage and Retrieval. Types of IV Memory: Sensory, Short Term and Long-Term Memory (Basic 8 Introduction). 3  Forgetting: Meaning and Nature, Interference and Cue-Dependent V 7 Forgetting. Intelligence: Nature and Definition, Concept of IQ. Theories of VI 8 Intelligence (Basic Concepts)- Spearman, Thurston, Guilford. Motivation: Concept and Nature (Needs, Drives, Instincts), Types of VII Motives- Biological and Social Motives, Need Hierarchy Theory (Basic 7 Concept). Emotion: Concept, Nature and Classification of Emotion. Theories of VIII 7 Emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Lazarus. Suggested Readings: 1. Baron, R. & Misra, G. (2016). Psychology (5th edition). New Delhi: Pearson. 2. Ciccarelli, S. K., White, N.J., & Misra, G. (2017). Psychology (5th ed., South Asian Edition). New Delhi: Pearson Education. 3. Cornelissen, M., Mishra, G. & Verma, S. (2014). Foundations of Indian Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education. 4. De Silva, P. (2005). An introduction to Buddhist psychology. Springer. 5. Galotti, K.M. (2014). Cognitive Psychology: In and Out of the Laboratory (5th ed.). New Delhi: Sage. 6. Feldman, R. S. (2006). Understanding Psychology. India: Tata McGraw Hill. 7. Mishra, G. (Edited) (2019). Personality in Indigenous Tradition. In ICSSR Research Surveys & explorations Psychology (Vol.2): Individual and the Social Processes & Issues. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 8. Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weiss, R.A., & Schopler, J. (2004). Introduction to Psychology (7th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill. 9. Suhotra. (2007). Vedantic Psychology: India’s ancient vision of the Mind. The Bhaktivedanta Academy. 10. Swami Akhilanand. (2001). Hindu Psychology: It’s meaning for the West. Taylor & Francis. 4 11. Zimbardo, P.C. & Weber, A.L. (1997). Psychology. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers. 12. flag] v:.k dqekj- ¼2006½- mPprj lkekU; euksfoKkuA okjk.klh( eksrhyky cukjlhnkl izdk”kuA 13. frzikBh] yky cpu ,oa vU;- ¼2001½- vk/kqfud izk;ksfs xd euksfoKkuA vkxjk( gjizlkn HkkxZoA 14. JhokLro] Mh0- ,u0- ¼2008½- O;fDrRo dk euksfoKkuA vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 15. flag] vkj0 ,u0 ,oa Hkkj}kt] ,l0- ,l0- ¼2017½- ewy euksoSKkfud izfdz;k,aA vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 16. JhokLro] jketh- ¼2008½- vk/kqfud lkekU; euksfoKkuA okjk.klh( eksrhyky cukjlhnklA 17. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites:10+2 in any discipline Suggested equivalent online courses: Coursera Swayam 5  Paper 2 Practical Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: First Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090102P Course Title: Lab Work Course Outcome: Students will be imparted a variety of skills to design and conduct psychological experiments ensuring controlled conditions, report writing and interpretations of the report. Credits: 2 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Any one experiment based on Attention/Perceptual Processes 8 (16 hrs) II Any one experiment / test on Learning 8 (16 hrs) III Any one experiment on Memory/Forgetting 7 (14 hrs) IV Any one experiment/test on Motivational/Emotional Processes. 7 (14 hrs) Suggested Readings: 1. frzikBh] yky cpu ,oa vU;- ¼2001½- vk/kqfud izk;ksfs xd euksfoKkuA vkxjk( gjizlkn HkkxZoA 2. flag] vkj0 ,u0 ,oa Hkkj}kt] ,l0- ,l0- ¼2015½- mPp izk;ksfxd euksfoKkuA vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 3. flag] vkj0 ,u0 ,oa Hkkj}kt] ,l0- ,l0- ¼2010½- euksoSKkfud iz;ksx ,oa ijh{k.k [k.M izFke ,oa f}rh;A vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 4. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx This course can be opted by the students who has opted psychology as a subject. Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only for those who took psychology as a subject 6  Semester II Paper 1 Theory Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: Second Subject: Psychology Course Title: Basic Research Methodology Course Code: A090201T and Statistics Course Outcome: The learners will be able to comprehend psychological data and can put them on appropriate scaling method. Moreover, they will be getting hold of essentials of psychological testing along with various kinds of tests implemented. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Measurement: Meaning, Nature and Functions of Psychological Measurement. Levels of Measurement (Basic Concepts). 8 II Psychological Research: Meaning and Nature; Psychological Research Methods: Experimental, Correlational and Observational. 7 III Basic Concepts and types of Research Problem, Variable, Hypothesis, Sampling: Concept and Methods. 8 IV Psychological Statistics Introduction- Parametric and Non- Parametric Statistics (Basic Concepts). Frequency Distribution (Basic Concept). 8 Graphical Representation of Data: Frequency Polygon, Histogram and Bar Diagram. V The Normal Distribution: Meaning and Nature. Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode), Measures of Variability (SD, QD, AD). 8 7  VI Correlation: Meaning and types of Correlation. Methods of Correlation- 7 Product Moment and Rank Order Correlation. VII Chi- Square: Meaning, Nature, Application and Computation. t-test: Meaning, Assumptions, Application and Computation. Interpretation of t- 7 value – level of significance. VIII Tests: Concept and Types. Psychometric Properties of Tests: Validity and Reliability- Nature and Types. 7 Suggested Readings: 1. Anastasi, A. (1950). Psychological Testing. Prentice Hall. 2. Cronbach, L.J. (1960). Essentials of Psychological Testing (2 Ed.). New York: Harper. 3. Freeman, F.S. (1962). Theory and practice of psychological testing (3 Ed.). NewYork: Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Garrett, H. E. (1966). Statistics in Psychology and Education. Paragon International Publishers. 5. Gregory, R.J. (2014). Psychological Testing: History, Principles and Applications (6 Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson India Education. 6. Guilford, J.P. (1936). Psychometric Methods. London: McGraw Hill Publishing Company. 7. Kerlinger, F.N. (1983). Foundations of Behavioral Research. New Delhi: Surjeet Publications. 8. yky- ts- ,u- ¼1999½- euksfoKku ,oa f”k{kk esa lkaf[;dhA uhydey izdk”ku xksj[kiqjA 9. ehJk] cCcu ,oa frzikBh] yky cpu- ¼1994½- euksoSKkfud lkaf[;dhA gj izlkn HkkxZo vkxjkA 10. Singh, A.K. (2006). 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Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx 8 Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) 9  Paper 2 Practical Program/Class: Certificate Year: First Semester: Second Subject: Psychology Course Title: Lab Work/ Psychological Course Code: A090202P Testing Course Outcome: Students will be conferred an array of skills to carry out experiments in lab settings, design and conduct psychological experiments ensuring controlled conditions, report writing and interpretations of the report. Credits: 2 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Plan, conduct and report an experiment using experimental method. 8 (16 hrs) II 7 (14 hrs) Conduct a correlational study using any psychological variable. III Administer any one Inventory/Questionnaire on a subject/sample, 7 (14 hrs) score and report. IV Administer any test on a small group of subjects, score and report 8 (16 hrs) with graphs. Suggested Readings: 1- frzikBh] yky cpu ,oa vU;. ¼2001½- vk/kqfud izk;ksfxd eukfoKkuA vkxjk( gj izlkn HkkxZoA 2- Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx, www.psytoolkit.org This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject. Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only for those who took Psychology as a subject 10  Semester III Paper 1 Theory Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Three Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090301T Course Title: Psychology of Social Behavior Course Outcome: By the end of the course, students will be able to summarize general information, through in-class discussion and assignments, pertaining to social psychological theories and an opportunity to apply social psychological theories to their lives. Criticallyevaluate research to understand and explain distressing human social behavior and relate social psychological concepts and theories to the context of historic and current world, national, and local events. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Social Psychology: Concept, Nature, and Scope. Methods of 8 studying Social Behavior. II Person Perception: Concept, Nature and Determinants. Impression 7 Formation: Aspects of impression formation and information processing in impression formation. III Attribution: Concept, factors, stages and principles of Attribution. 7 Theories – Heider’s Attribution Theory, Jones and Devis’s Comparative Inference Theory and Harold Kelly’s Causal Attribution Theory. IV Attitude: Meaning, Nature and Formation. Measurement: 8 Thusrston’s and Likert’s Scales. Interpersonal Attraction: Concept and Determinants. 11  V Socialization: Meaning, Nature and Agents of Socialization. 8 Theories of Socialization. VI Pro-social Behavior: Meaning and Nature. Determinants: Personal, 7 Situational and Socio-cultural. Bystander Effect. VII Social Influence Processes: Conformity and Compliance. 7 Intergroup Relations: Prejudice and Discrimination. VIII Group Dynamics: Structure, Function and Types of Groups. 8 Group Influence Processes: Social Facilitation, Social Loafing and De-individuation. Suggested Readings: 1- Baron, R.A. & Branscombe, N.R. (2012). Social Psychology (13th ed.) New Delhi: Pearson. 2- Baron, R.A., Byrne, D. & Bhardwaj, G. (2010). Social Psychology (12thed). New Delhi: Pearson. 3- Baumeister, R.F. & Bushman, B.J. (2013). Social Psychology and Human Nature. (3rded.). Wadsworth Pub. Co. 4- flag] v:.k dqekj- ¼2001½- lkekftd euksfoKkuA okjk.klh( eksrhyky cukjlhnklA 5- Taylor, S.E., Paplau, L.A., & Sears, D.O. (2006). Social Psychology (12thed). New Delhi: Pearson Publications. 6- frzikBh] yky cpu ,oa lg;ksxh- ¼2001½- vk/kqfud lkekftd euksfoKkuA vkxjk( gjizlkn HkkxZoA 7- JhokLro] jketh- ,oa vU;. ¼2008½- vk/kqfud lkekftd euksfoKkuA okjk.klh( eksrhyky cukjlhnklA 8- flag] vkj0 ,u0 ,oa Hkkj}kt] ,l0- ,l0- ¼2017½- lkekftd euksfoKku dh HkwfedkA vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 9- flag] vkj0 ,u0- ¼2011½- vk/kqfud lkekftd euksfoKkuA vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 10-Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org http://www.yale.edu 12 This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All Suggested equivalent online courses: Coursera Swayam 13  Paper 2 Practical Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Third Subject: Psychology Course Title: Lab Work and Measurement of Course Code: A090302P Social Behavior Course Outcome: Students will be exposed to the mixture of skills such as how to conduct a psychological experiment for understanding social behavior as well as psychological measurements and scientific reporting of the data. Credits: 2 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Measurement of Attitude/ Interpersonal Attraction. 7 (14 hrs) II Measurement of Helping Behavior/ Prejudice. 7 (14 hrs) III Any one experiment/test on Attribution/Aggression/Impression 8 (16 hrs) Formation. IV Any one Experiment/test on Social Facilitation/ Conformity/ 8 (16 hrs) Compliance. Suggested Readings: 1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx www.psytoolkit.org This course can be opted by the students who took Psychology as a subject. Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only to Psychology Students 14  Semester IV Paper 1 Theory Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Four Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090401T Course Title: Abnormal Psychology Course Outcome: The students will be able to understand criteria of abnormality and one’s own behavior and behavior of others. By applying the knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, classification system and DSM categories, the learners’ will develop the sensitivity towards individual diversity and various approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Summarize clinical features, symptoms, etiology and valid and reliable treatment of diagnostic categories of mental health disorders. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Abnormal Psychology: Concept and Criteria of Abnormality, 6 Classification of Abnormality (DSM-V): An Introduction. II Anxiety Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology: Generalized 8 Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Phobia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). III Somatic Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology of 8 Hypochondriasis, Pain Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. IV Dissociative Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology of 7 Dissociative Amnesia, Fugue, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Depersonalization Disorder. V Mood Disorders: Unipolar or Depressive and Bipolar Disorder or 8 Manic Depressive Disorder:- Clinical Picture and Etiology. VI Schizophrenia: Types, Clinical Picture and Etiology. 7 15  VII Substance Related Disorder: Substance Abuse and Dependence; 8 Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana. VIII Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Clinical Picture and Etiology of 8 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Intellectual Disability or Mental Retardation. Suggested Readings: 1. Barlow D. H. & Durand V. M, & Stewart, S. H. (2009). Abnormal Psychology. New Delhi: Cengage Learning. 2. Bennett, P. (2006). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An introductory textbook. New York: Open University Press. 3. Brewer, K. (2001). Clinical Psychology. Oxford: Heinemann Educational Publishers 4. Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S. & Hooley, J.M. (2008). Abnormal Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson. 5. Kearney, C. A. & Trull, T. J. (2012). Abnormal Psychology and Life: A dimensional approach. New Delhi: Cengage learning 6. 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Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org www.nimh.nih.gov This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All Suggested equivalent online courses: Coursera Swayam 16  Paper 2 Practical Program/Class: Diploma Year: Second Semester: Four Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090402P Course Title: Assessment/Testing Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the students will be imparted a variety of proficiency to conduct the screening and assessment of psychological tools for examining developmental issues and disorders. The practicum of case study will let the students learn and execute an in- depth investigation of a single person, group, event or community. Credits: 2 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any anxiety test. 7 (14 hrs) II Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any test of Depression. 7 (14 hrs) III Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any test of Intelligence. 8 (16 hrs) Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of any test of any IV 8 (16 hrs) Neuropsychological test/Cognitive function test. Suggested Readings: 1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Practical file (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students 17  Semester V Paper 1 Theory Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090501T Course Title: Life Span Human Development Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the student will able to develop an ability to identify the milestones in diverse domains of human developments across the child, adolescent and adulthood stages, understand the contributions of socio-cultural context toward shaping human development and acquire an ability to decipher key developmental challenges and issues. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Human Development: Introduction, Principles of Development. 8 Methods of Studying Human Development: Longitudinal, Cross Sectional and Sequential. II Foundations and Development Pattern: Heredity and Environment 8 – Meaning and Effects, Relative Importance of Heredity and Environment, Effects of Maturation and Learning on Development. III Prenatal Development: Stages and Determinants. Neonatal 8 Development: Sensory and Motor Capacity. IV 7 Infancy: Physical, Social and Language Development. V 7 Childhood Development: Cognitive, Emotional and Moral Development. VI Adolescence: Physical Changes (Puberty and Growth Spurts); 7 Development of Identity, Cognitive, Social, Emotional and Moral Development. 18 VII Early Adulthood: Sex - Role Adjustment, Career Development. 8 Middle Adulthood: Changes in Mental Abilities, Adapting to Physical Changes. Vocational Life. VIII 7 Late Adulthood / Old Age: Major Problems of Old Age. Ageing and Personal, Social and Family Adjustment. Successful Ageing. Suggested Readings: 1. Berk, L. E. (2010). Child Development (9th ed.). New Delhi: Prentice Hall. 2. Berk, L.E. (2017). Development through the Life span (7th ed.). Allyn & Bacon: Pearson. 3. Feldman, R.S. & Babu. N. (2011). Discovering the Lifespan. New Delhi: Pearson. 4. Misra, G. (2011). Handbook of Psychology in India (Section IV), New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 5. Santrock, J. W. (2011). Child Development (13th ed.). New Delhi: McGraw-Hill. 6. Santrock, J.W. (2012). Life Span Development (13th ed.). New Delhi: McGraw-Hill. 7. Srivastava, A.K. (1997). Child Development: An Indian Perspective. New Delhi: NCERT. 8. frzikBh] ,y0 ch0 ,oa ik.Ms;] ,l0- ¼2009½- ekuo fodkl dk euksfoKkuA ubZ fnYyh( dkUlsIV ifCyds”ku dEiuhA 9. JhokLro] jketh ,oa vU;. ¼2014½- vk/kqfud fodklkRed euksfoKkuA okjk.klh( eksrhyky cukjlhnklA 10. flag] vkj0 ,u0- ¼2011½- vk/kqfud fodklkRed euksfoKkuA vkxjk( vxzoky ifCyds”kuA 11. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All Suggested equivalent online courses: Coursera Swayam 19  Paper 2 Theory Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090502T Course Title: Positive Psychology Course Outcome: By the end of the course, the students will be able to understand the basic principles of positive psychology, the major areas within positive psychology that have received a considerable amount of attention, the use of positive psychology tools and techniques in own and in other’s life. It will also ease the understanding of positive aspects of human behavior through the wisdom embedded in Indian scriptures like Vedas, Upnishad, Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, Buddhist literature and folk tales. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures Positive Psychology: Assumptions and Goals; Eastern and Western I 7 Perspectives on Positive Psychology. Positive Emotional State: The Broaden and Build Theory of Positive II 8 Emotions. Concept of Mindfulness in Buddhism. Positive Cognitive States: Definition and nature of Hope, Optimism, III 8 Self-efficacy, Resilience. Gratitude, Forgiveness, Empathy and Compassion: Meaning and IV 8 Nature; Cultivation exercises in Positive Psychology. V Self-Awareness: Concept, Techniques to enhance self- awareness. 7 Social Competence: The Value of Social Support and Relationships VI 8 in a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life; Love and Belongingness. Happiness: Concept and Determinants. Perspectives of Happiness- VII 7 Eudaimonic and Hedonic. 20  VIII Psychological and Subjective Wellbeing: Concept, and Components. 7 Suggested Readings: 1- Baumgardner, S.R. & Crothers, M.K. (2009). Positive Psychology. Pearson. 2- Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strength U.K.: Routledge. 3- Gilman, R., Hubner, E. & Furlong, M.J. (Eds.) (2009). Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools. New York: Routledge. 4- Lyubomirsky, Sonja. (2008). The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want. The Penguin Press. 5- Noddings, N. (2003). Happiness in Education, New York, Cambridge Press. 6- Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. 7- Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Authentic Happiness. New York: Free Press. 8- Synder, C.R. & Lopaz, S.J. (2011). Positive Psychology: The Scientific and practical exploration of Human Strengths. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 9- Synder, C. R. & Shane, J.L. (2005). Handbook of Positive Psychology. Oxford University Press. 10- Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks), Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All Suggested equivalent online courses: Coursera Swayam 21  Paper 3 Practical Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five Subject: Psychology Course Title: Lab Work/Survey/ Course Code: A090503P Field Visit Course Outcome: After completing this practicum, the student will have an understanding about how to frame research objectives and questions, plan, decide and execute appropriate methods of research, data analysis, interpretation and discussion of the findings. Credits: 2 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Formulate a Questionnaire/Inventory from the given Variables- 10 (20 hrs) Empathy/Gratitude/Self-Awareness/Social Support/Well-being. The questionnaire should be of 15 to 20 items. II Conduct a survey/field study using the self-prepared 10 (20 hrs) Questionnaire/Inventory as formulated in Unit I. Collect data on a small group (10-15 sample size). III 10 (20 hrs) Analyze the data using relevant statistics and write the report. Suggested Readings: 1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Report (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students 22  Paper 4 Research Project Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Five Subject: Psychology Course Title: Problem Identification & Course Code: A090504R Research Proposal Writing Course Outcome: After completing this practicum, the student will have a comprehensive understanding about carrying out research project, how to frame research objectives and questions, plan, decide and execute appropriate methods of research, and intended data analysis. Credits: 3 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Visit any nearby community or field and identify the problems, issues, 20 (40 hrs.) good practices, skills, community services etc. For example- Health Services, Women Self Help Groups, NGOs, Banks, Organizations, Industries, Villages, Panchayat etc. Group of 15 to 20 students can be formed for field visit. II Based on the field visit, observations and experiences, each student 25 (50 hrs.) will write a research proposal (Group of 15 to 20 students can be formed for field visit but the students will write the research proposal individually). The research proposal is an important process in providing a clear statement of the problem, a review of literature, how the literature relates to the proposed study, formal research questions and hypotheses, a full methods section, and the data analysis you intend to conduct. Research report should be as per APA’s guidelines. 23 Suggested Readings: 1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Research Proposal (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students 24  Semester VI Paper 1 Theory Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six Subject: Psychology Course Title: Community and Health Course Code: A090601T Psychology Course Outcome: At the end of the course the student will be able to recognize that individuals relate to their communities and the reciprocal effect of communities on individuals and will be able to understand and resolve community issues, analyze the data, and recommend interventions that promote community wellness. Moreover, they will able to use the psychological theories on health-related practices and will able to examine persons’ health history and describe and enact a positive, proactive attitude toward healthy living for oneself and others. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Community Psychology: Meaning and Nature, Fields of 7 Community Psychology. II Approaches of Community Psychology: Mental Health Approach; 8 Social Problems Approach. III Community Intervention Issues: Poverty and Prolonged 8 Deprivation; Marginalization; Migration & Immigration issues; Superstitions in Indian Society. IV Community Interventions: Community Mental Health; Gender, 7 Discrimination and Power Issues Related Interventions; School Intervention; Rural Development Intervention. V Health Psychology: Nature, Development and Goals of Health 6 Psychology; Biopsychosocial Model of Health. 25  VI Health Behavior: Health Compromising and Health Enhancing 8 Behaviors; Theories of Health Behavior: Health Belief Model, Planned Behavior and Reasoned Action Theory. VII Stress and Health: Meaning, Nature and Types of Stress. Coping 8 Strategies of Stress. VIII Chronic Illnesses: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Diabetes- 8 Major Symptoms and Psychological Corelates. Suggested Readings: 1. Dalal, A.K. (2016). Cultural Psychology of Health in India: Well-being, Medicine and Traditional Health Care. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. 2. Dalal, A.K. (2015). Heath Beliefs and Coping with Chronic Diseases. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. 3. Ghosh, Manika. (2015). Health Psychology: Concepts in Health and Well-being. New Delhi: Pearson. 4. Kloos, B., Hill, J., Thomas, E., Wandersman, Elias, M. J., & Dalton, J.H. (2012). Community Psychology: Linking Individuals and Communities. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 5. Marks, D. F. Murray, M. Evans, B. & Willing, C. (2000). Health Psychology: Theoretical, Research and Application. New Delhi: Concept. 6. Misra, G. (1999). Psychological perspectives on stress and health, New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. 7. Schneider, F.W., Gruman, A., Coults, L.M. (Eds.). (2012). Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and addressing Social and Practical Problems. New Delhi: Sage publication. 8. Sarafino, E.P. & Smith, T.W. (2012). Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interaction. (7th ed.). U.K.: John Wiley & Sons. 9. Taylor, S.E. (2013). Health Psychology. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. 10. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org 26 This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All 27  Paper 2 Theory Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090602T Course Title: Counseling Psychology Course Outcome: At the end of the paper, students will able to understand how to establish rapport and use various approaches in counseling. Credits: 4 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Counseling: Meaning, Goals; Types of Counseling. 7 II Counseling Processes: Phases of Counseling, Counseling Interview; 7 Counseling Skills of Counselor. III Approaches of Counseling: Basic Assumptions and Techniques of 8 Psychoanalytic (Freudian); Humanistic-Existential (Person Centered and Gestalt) and Cognitive-Behavioral (Behavioral and Cognitive) Approaches. IV Evaluation of Counseling: Criteria of Evaluation, Approaches to 8 Evaluation of Counseling – Case Study and Experimental. Measures of Quality Evaluation. V Counseling in Schools and Career Counseling: Assumptions and 7 Procedures. VI Group Counseling: Marriage and Family Counseling. 8 VII Counseling for Substance-abuse and Child Abuse. 8 VIII Counseling Ethics: Definition and Significance. RCI Code of Ethics. 7 28 Suggested Readings: 1. Edward, N. (2011). Counseling Theory and Practice. Cengage Learning. 2. Gelso, C. J. & Pretz, B.R. (1995). Counseling Psychology. Bangalore: Prism Books Pvt. Ltd. 3. Gibson, R. L. & Mitchell, M.H. (2005). Introduction to Counseling and Guidance (6th Ed.) Pearson Education. 4. Kapur, Malavika. (2011). Counseling Children with Psychological Problems. Pearson Publications. 5. Nelson-Jones, R. (2011). Theory and Practice of Counseling & Therapy. New Delhi: sage South Asia Edition. 6. Patri,V. R. (2008). Counseling Psychology. New Delhi: Authors Press. 7. jk;] ,0 ,oa vLFkkuk] ,e0- ¼2003½- vk/kqfud ijke”kZu euksfoKkuA ubZ fnYyh( eksrhyky cukjlhnklA 8. Rao, S. N. (1991). Counseling and Guidance. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill. 9. Woolfe, R., Dryden, W. & Strawbridge, S. (2003). Handbook of Counseling Psychology (2nded.). London: Sage Publication Ltd. This course can be opted as an elective: Open to all Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Assignment/ Seminar (5 Marks) Written Test (15 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All Suggested equivalent online courses: Coursera Swayam 29  Paper 3 Practical Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090603R Course Title: Survey/Field Visit Course Outcome: After completing this practicum, the student will have an understanding about how to frame research objectives and questions, plan, decide and execute appropriate methods of research, data analysis, interpretation and discussion of the findings. Credits: 2 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 10+25 Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-2 Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Select any psychological variable related to the current syllabus, then 15 (30 hrs.) conduct a survey/field visit to any Community Center/Social Service Center/ School and collect the data on a small group (30-40 sample size). Group of 15 to 20 students can be formed for the survey/field visit and data collection. II 15 (30 hrs.) Analyze the data on the basis of above work and write the report individually. This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Preparation and Presentation of Research Report (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Open to All 30  Paper 4 Research Project Program/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six Subject: Psychology Course Code: A090604R Course Title: Research Project Course Outcome: It will help the learner to critically reflect on, review the scientific basis for, and integrate what you have learned and accomplished as a psychology student and will prepare to explore the cultural, social, and ethical impact of psychological application on community and daily life. Credits: 3 Core Compulsory Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: Unit Topics No. of Lectures I Based on the field visit observations and experiences, the learner get 25 (50 hrs.) in Semester V, plan to visit to identified unit, organization, community etc. to get an understanding of the same and do data collection either through questionnaire, or interview or with the help of audio-visual medium based on the identified research problems/ issues. II Analyze the data and submit a detailed report. The student will 20 (40 hrs.) work in groups (15 to 20 students) in completing the project, but will write the research report individually. Research report should be as per APA’s guidelines. Suggested Readings: 1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx http://www.apa.org This course can be opted by the students who took psychology as a subject 31 Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Making of Short film or Presentation of Research Report (20 Marks) Attendance (5 Marks) Course prerequisites: Only for psychology students 32