INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PSYCHOLOGY

Semester: III
Sub Code: MSC T 304
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Objectives:
he following modules will help familiarize students with the basic aspects of human behavior, and the fundamental of Health, Social and Counseling Psychology and skills. The course will include theory and practicum sessions.

Module 1:
Introduction to Psychology
The Bio-Psycho-Social bases of behavior.

Module 2:
Perception
— Perceptual development.
— The role of organization.
— The role of constancies.
— Depth perception.
— Visual Illusions.
— Speech perception.
Practicums:uller Lyer Illusion

Module 3:
Learning
— Types of learning.
— Social learning theory.
— Cognitive learning theory.
Practicums: Dexterity, Mirror Star Tracing

Module 4:
Memory & Cognition
— How Memory is studied.
— Types of Memory.
— Improving Memory.
Practicums: IQ Test, Card Sorting.

Module 5:
Intelligence, Language & Thought
— IQ & Age.
— Language.
— Properties of Human Language.
— Thought
— Concept Formation.
Practicums: IQ Test

Module 6:
Motivation
— Theories
— The achievement Motive.
Practicums/ Test: Achievement Motivation Test.

Module 7:
Personality
— Theories.
— Assessment.
Practicums/ Test: Personality Inventory

Module 8:
Health Psychology
— Stress and Health
— Psychological aspects of illness and well-being
— Promoting Health and Wellness

Module 9:
Social Thought and Social Behaviour
— Social perception
— Prejudice and Discrimination
— Aggression and Antisocial Behavior
— Altruism and Prosocial Behavior

Module 10:
Introduction to Counseling Skills
— The Stage of Relating
— The Understanding Stage
— Conducting and ending Counseling session

Reference Books:
1. Understanding Psychology: Richard A. Kasschau
2. Essentials of Understanding Psychology: Robert S. Feldman
3. Introduction to Psychology: Morgan & King
4. Psychology: Robert A Baron
5. Introduction to Psychology: Munn
6. Essentials of Psychological Testing: Susana Urbina