Syllabus of B.A. Psychology Programme Under CBCS: Papers For Choice Based Credit System

SYLLABUS OF B.A.
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME UNDER CBCS
Papers for Choice Based Credit System

F.Y.B.A. Psychology: Academic year- 2017-2018
&
S.Y.B.A. Psychology: Academic year 2018-2019.
Semester Code Paper Title Credit
I PSC101 Fundamentals of Psychology -I 3+1= 4
PSG101 Child Psychology 4
II PSC102 Fundamentals of Psychology-II 3+1=4
PSG102 Psychology of Adolescence 4
III PSC103 Social Psychology I 3+1=4
PSG103 Psychology of Gender and Identity 4
PSS101 Stress Management 4
IV PSC104 Social Psychology II 3+1=4
PSG104 Psychology and Media 4
PSS102 Psychology and Life Adjustment 4
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SEMESTER I:
COURSE PAPERS
PSC 101 -FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY I
PSG 101 - CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
B.A General/Honours
SEMESTER I
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSC 101
FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY I
Objectives
• To develop knowledge of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings
and historical trends in psychology.
• To understand research methods in psychology and conduct basic experiments in
psychology.
• To understand and apply psychological principles to different areas of life.
Total no. of credits: 03 (Theory) + 1 (Practicum)

Each Lecture is of 01 hour duration
Each Practicum is of 02 hours duration
Total no. of lectures per Semester: 45
No. of lectures per week: 3
Total no. of practicum classes per semester: 15
Total no. of practicum hours per semester: 30
Marking System
Total marks: 100
ISA: 15
SEE: 60
Practicum: 25
I) Nature of Psychology (12 lectures)

1. Psychology as a Science: Beginnings of psychology as a science, scientific way
of thinking, Scientific method.
2. Types of Psychological Research: Descriptive, Correlational & Experimental Research
3. Contemporary Approaches to Psychology: Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Cognitive,
Sociocultural Approaches; Behavioural Neuroscience, Evolutionary Psychology,
Humanistic Movement and Positive Psychology
II) Biological Foundations of Behaviour (11 lectures)

1. Divisions of the Nervous System
2. Neurons: Specialized Cell Structure, Neural Impulse, Synaptic Transmission.

3. Structures and functions of the Brain: Levels of Organization in the Brain, The
Cerebral Cortex, Lobes, Somatosensory and Motor Cortex.
4. Endocrine System
5. Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
III) Learning and Conditioning (11 lectures)

1. Nature of Learning
2. Classical Conditioning
3. Operant Conditioning
4. Cognitive Learning
5. Observational Learning
(Experiments, principles and applications for each Learning Theory)
IV) Memory (11 lectures)

1. Stages of Memory: Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
2. Methods of Retention: Recall, Recognition, Relearning
3. Models of Memory: Levels of processing, Parallel Distributed Processing,
Information Processing Model.
4. Forgetting: Forgetting Curve, Decay theory, Interference Theory
Books for Reference:

1. Santrock, J. W. (2006). Psychology : Essentials 2. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Limited.
2. Ciccarelli, S.K., & Meyer, G.E. (2015). Psychology. India: Pearson India. 4th Edition.
Suggested Readings:
1. Nolen – Hoeksema, Fredrickson, Loftus, Wagenaar. (2014). Atkinson and Hilgard’s:
Psychology an introduction. New Delhi: Cengage Learning India Private Limited.
2. Baron, R.A. (2012). Psychology. (5th Ed.). New Delhi, India: Pearson Prentice Hall.
3. Wade, C., & Tavris, C. (2007). Psychology (8th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Prentice Hall.
4. Lahey, B. (2008). Psychology an introduction. (10th Ed.). Tata Mc Graw Hill
Higher Education.
5. Rathus, S. A. (2002). Psychology in the new millenium. (8th Ed.).USA: Harcourt
College Publishers.
Suggested topics for assignments:

• Careers for psychologists in India
• The difference between male and female brains
• Behaviour modification techniques for dealing with difficult behaviours in
children (temper tantrum, acting out, hitting)
• Mnemonics

SEMESTER I
PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
No of Credits: 01
No. of hours: 30
No of Experiments: 05
No of Tests: 3
No of students per batch: 15 students
Total marks: 25
Experiments
1. Memory for pleasant and unpleasant words

2. Stroop Effect (Cog Lab/ Cards)
3. Serial position effect in verbal learning
4. Learning efficacy of meaningful and meaningless verbal material.
5. Comparative study of recall and recognition as tests of retention.
6. Comparative study of free recall and serial recall.
7. False Memory (Cog Lab / Cards)
8. Conduct a survey on a sample size of 10. Suggested topics: Vocational
Interests, Values, Attitudes and Opinions.
Recommended book for reference:

• Hussain, Akbar (2014). Experiment in Psychology. Publishers: PHI learning Pvt. Ltd.
• Mohanty. G. ( 2010). Experiments in Psychology. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers.
• Dandekar. W.N(1999). Experimental Psychology. Pune: Proficient publishing house
• CogLab on a CD – any version may be used.
• Free online versions of few experiments available at the following websites.
http://psych.hanover.edu/
www.psychologytoday.com
http://psychology.about.com
http://opl.apa.org/
http://www.ipsychexpts.com
Psychological Tests
1. Differential Aptitude Test ( Language Usage Part 1 & 2)

2. Emotional Quotient/Emotional Intelligence Test
3. Palsane Sharma Study Habits Inventory (PSSHI)
4. Mobile Phone Addiction Scale (Velayudhan)

B.A. General/Honours
SEMESTER I
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSG 101
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Objectives
• To understand the role of heredity and environment on development of children.
• To understand the biological, social and cognitive influences on the development of
children
• To acquaint students with common disorders of childhood.
• To sensitize students to the needs of children with disabilities.
No. of Credits: 04
No. of lectures per week:04
Duration of a lecture: 01 hour
Marking Scheme
Total Marks:100
S.E.E: 80 marks
I.S.A: 20 marks
I) Introduction and Early Beginning of life (15 Lectures)

1. Heredity and environment
2. Genotype and phenotype
3. Prenatal development and stages and factors affecting prenatal development
4. The birth process, methods of child birth, birth complications
II) Infancy and Toddlerhood (15 Lectures)

1. Physical development: Brain development, Sensory and motor skills
2. Nutrition and malnutrition.
3. Cognitive development: Sensory motor development, language development
4. Psychosocial development: Emotional development, Stranger wariness, Separation
anxiety, Self-awareness, Self-recognition, Role of parent in psychosocial
development, Attachment
III) Early and Middle Childhood (15 Lectures)

1. Physical Development: Growth patterns, Physical and motor development, Brain
development, Gross and fine motor skills, Changes in size and shape, Injuries and
Abuse
2. Cognitive Development: Developmental theories of Piaget and Vygotsky
3. Psychosocial Development: Emotional development and Aggression, Prosocial
behaviour, Self-esteem, Social acceptance, Gender differences, Peer group and
friendships, Children’s moral codes and values, Bullies and victims.

IV) Children with Special Needs (15 Lectures)
1. Autism Spectrum Disorders
2. Learning Disabilities
3. ADHD
4. The Intellectually Challenged
5. Speech Disorders, Pica, Tics Disorder, Behaviour Problems.
Books for study:

1. Berk, L. E. (2014). Child Development. New Delhi: Pearson Education Dorling Kindersley
India pvt ltd.
2. Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. (2012). Human Development. (12thEd).
McGraw Hill, International Edition 2.
3. Santrock , J.W.(2013).Child Development (13th Edition).New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
Books for reference:

1. Berk, L. E. (2004). Development through the lifespan. (3rd Ed). New Delhi: Pearson
Education Dorling Kindersley India.
2. Cook, J. L., & Cook, G. (2009). Child development: principles and perspectives.
Boston: Pearson Education
3. Crandell, T. L., Crandell, C. H., & Zanden, J. W. V. (2009). Human Development.
(9th Ed). New York: McGraw Hill.
4. Dacey, J. S. & Travers, J. F. (2004). Human Development across the lifespan. (5th
Ed). McGraw Hill .
5. Feldman, R. S. (2014). Development across the life span. (7th Ed). New
Jersey: Pearson Education
Suggested Assignments:
Surveys/Studies using a variety of techniques (Observation /Interviews
/Questionnaires/ any other) on the following topics:
1. Care taken during pregnancy
2. Misconceptions regarding factors affecting prenatal development
3. Physical milestones during various stages of childhood
4. Nutrition and diet of children
5. Children’s language development
6. Family environment and its influence on children’s academic /
personality development
7. Peer groups and friendship
8. Bullying and victimization
9. Interventions for children with special needs

SEMESTER II:
COURSE PAPERS
PSC 102 -FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY II
PSG 102- PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE
B.A General/Honours
SEMESTER II
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSC 102
FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY II
Objectives
• To develop knowledge of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical
findings and historical trends in psychology.
• To understand research methods in psychology and conduct basic experiments
in psychology.
• To understand and apply psychological principles to different areas of life.

Marking System
Total marks: 100
ISA: 15
SEE: 60
Practicum: 25
I) Sensation and Perception (12 lectures)

1. Nature of Sensation and Perception:
2. Visual System; Structure and function of the Eye, Dimensions of Perception: Depth &
Motion Perception, Perceptual Constancy
3. Auditory System: Nature of Sound, Structure and Function of the Ear
4. Skin Senses, Chemical Senses, Kinaesthetic and Vestibular Senses
II) Thinking, Problem Solving, and Reasoning (11 lectures)

1. Mental Imagery
2. Concepts: Nature, types, prototypes
3. Problem Solving: Trial and error, algorithms, heuristics
4. Reasoning: Deductive and Inductive reasoning
5. Creativity

III) Motivation and Emotion (11 lectures)
1. Nature of motivation
2. Approaches to understanding motivation: Instinct, Drive reduction,
Arousal, Incentive, Homeostasis
3. Biological Motives: Thirst & Hunger
4. Nature of Emotion: Theories of Emotion: James Lange, Cannon Bard,
Cognitive Arousal, Facial Feedback Hypothesis
IV) Personality (11 lectures)

1. Nature of personality
2. Theories of Personality: Psychoanalysis, Humanistic view, Trait theories
3. Assessment of personality

1. Santrock, J. W. (2006). Psychology : Essentials 2. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-
Hill Publishing Company Limited.
2. Ciccarelli, S.K., & Meyer, G.E. (2015). Psychology. India: Pearson India. 4th Edition.
Suggested Readings:
1. Nolen – Hoeksema, Fredrickson, Loftus, Wagenaar. (2014). Atkinson and Hilgard’s:
Psychology an introduction. New Delhi: Cengage Learning India Private Limited.
2. Baron, R.A. (2012). Psychology. (5th Ed.). New Delhi, India: Pearson Prentice Hall.
3. Wade, C., & Tavris, C. (2007). Psychology (8th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Prentice Hall.
4. Lahey, B. (2008). Psychology: An Introduction. (10th Ed.). Tata Mc Graw Hill
Higher Education.
5. Rathus, S. A. (2002). Psychology in the New Millenium. (8th Ed.).USA :
Harcourt College Publishers.

• Extrasensory Perception: Reality or Illusion
• Developing creativity in children through art.
• Case study of any eating disorder.
• Personality testing on the internet

SEMESTER II
No of Credits: 01
No. of hours: 30
No of Tests: 3
Experiments
1. Identification of Emotions from Facial Expressions
2. Set in problem solving
3. Colour preference by the method of paired comparison
4. Prototypes: CogLab / Cards
5. Zeigarnik effect
6. Immediate Memory Span for letters and digits
7. Mental Imagery
8. Optical Illusion: Muller – Lyer.
Recommended book for reference:

• Hussain, Akbar (2014). Experiments in Psychology. Publishers: PHI learning Pvt. Ltd.
• Mohanty. G. ( 2010). Experiments in Psychology. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers.
• Dandekar. W.N(1999). Experimental Psychology. Pune: Proficient publishing house
• CogLab on a CD – any version may be used.
• Free online versions of few experiments are available at the following websites:
http://psych.hanover.edu/
www.psychologytoday.com
http://psychology.about.com
http://opl.apa.org/
http://www.ipsychexpts.com
Psychological Tests
1. Differential Aptitude Test (Verbal Reasoning)

2. Dimension of Friendship scales
3. Spiritual Quotient/Spiritual Intelligence Test
4. Self-Esteem Scale
5. NEO-PI - Personality Test.

B.A. General/Honours
SEMESTER – II
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSG: 102
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE
Objectives
• To develop knowledge of major concepts and trends in adolescent psychology.
• To understand and apply psychological principles to different areas of adolescent life.
• To identify the problems occurring in adolescence with a focus on prevention.
No. of Credits: 04
Total no. of lectures per Semester:60
No. of lectures per week:4
Duration of Class: 01 hour
Marking System
Total Marks: 100
S.E.E: 80 marks
I.S.A: 20 marks
I) Nature of Adolescence. (15 lectures)

1. The Historical Perspective: Hall’s Storm and Stress View, Mead’s Socio-cultural view
of Adolescence.
2. The Nature of Development: Processes and Periods, Developmental Transitions
3. Puberty: Determinants of Puberty, Growth Spurt, Sexual Maturation,
Psychological Dimensions of Puberty.
4. Adolescence Health: Nutrition, Exercise, Sports and Sleep
II) The Self, Personality and Achievement in Adolescence. (15 lectures)

1. The Self: Self Understanding, Self- Esteem and Self Concept
2. Identity: Erickson’s Ideas on Identity, Developmental Changes in Identity,
Identity and Social Contexts, Identity and Social Intimacy
3. The Importance of Achievement in Adolescence: Achievement Motivation Process,
Time Management, Mentoring, Motivational Obstacles to Achievement.
III) The Adolescent’s Social World. (15 lectures)

1. Family Processes: Reciprocal Socialization and the family as a system.
2. Adolescent’s and Emerging Adult’s Relationship with Parents: Parents as Managers,
Parenting Styles, Gender, Parenting and Co-parenting, Parent- adolescent conflict
3. Sibling Relationships: Sibling Roles, Birth order.
4. The Changing Family in a changing society: Divorced Families, Stepfamilies,
Working Parents
IV) Adolescent Sexuality and other Problems (15 lectures)

1. The Sexual Culture and developing a Sexual Identity
2. Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour: Self –stimulation, Contraceptive Use, Adolescent
Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sources of Sex Information

3. Problems in Adolescence and Prevention: Drug Use, Juvenile Delinquency,
Depression, Suicide and Self- harm, Problems related to Media and Technology.

1) Santrock, J.W. (2015). Adolescence. (16th Ed.). New York: Tata McGraw Hill.
2) Dolgin, K.G. (2010). The Adolescent: Development, relationships, and culture (13th
Edition) 13th Edition.
3) Geldard, K. (2009). Practical interventions for young people at risk. New Delhi: Sage
Publications Pvt. India Ltd.
4) Swanson, D.E., Edwards, M.C., Spencer, M.B. (2010). Adolescence-
Development during a global era. (1st Edition) Academic Press.
Suggested Readings:
1) Thamarasseri, I.(2016). Adolescence education. New Delhi: Dominant Publishers &
Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
2) Gardner, H., Davis, K. ( 2014).The app generation: How today's youth navigate
identity, intimacy, and imagination in a digital world. U.S.A: Yale University Press.
3) Shaffer, D. R., & Kipp, K. (2008). Developmental psychology: Childhood and
adolescence. ( 8th Edition).U.S.A: Thomson Learning Pvt. Limited.
4) Schab, L.M. (2013).The self-esteem workbook for teens: Activities to help you build
confidence and achieve your goals. U.S.A: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
5) Collins-Donnelly, K. (2012). Starving the anger gremlin: A cognitive behavioural
therapy workbook on anger management for young people. U.S.A:
Trafford Publishing.
6) Madeline, L. (2008).The price of privilege: How parental pressure and material
advantage are creating a generation of disconnected and unhappy kids. New
York: Harper Collins Publishers.
7) Serafini, T., Rye.B.J., Draydale, M. (2008).Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence
(3rd Edition) U.S.A: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Semester III:
COURSE PAPERS
PSC103 Social Psychology I
PSG103 Psychology of Gender and Identity
PSS101 Stress Management
BA. GENERAL/HONOURS
SEMESTER III
PSYCHOLOGY
PAPER CODE: PSC103
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I
Objectives:
To understand basic concepts and changing trends in Social Psychology.
To develop a psychological analysis of relations between the individual and society.

Marking System
Total marks: 100
ISA: 15
SEE: 60
Practicum: 25
I) The Field of Social Psychology (12 lectures)
1. Definition, scientific nature and main ideas of Social Psychology.

2. Social Psychology in the new millennium: cognition, social neuroscience,
multicultural perspective, implicit processes & application.
3. Social Psychology and human values
4. The role of theory in Social Psychology
5. Social behaviour and social thought in India.

II) Understanding the social world (11 lectures)
1. Social cognition: Schemas, heuristics and errors

2. Non-verbal communication: Basic channels
3. Attribution – Theories, sources and errors
4. Impression formation and management: Asch’s
research, Tactics for “looking good” to others.
III) Evaluating the social world (11 lectures)
1. Attitude formation.
2. Determinants of attitude- behaviour link
3. Persuasion: Models, determinants, peripheral cues & resistance
4. Cognitive Dissonance
IV) Affiliation and Attraction (11 lectures)
1. Affiliation: Determinants and problems.

2. Ostracism and discrimination
3. Interpersonal attraction: Target –centered; Perceiver- centered determinants
and Online attraction
4. Romantic relationships – Love and types of love
5.Determinants of a lasting relationship: Satisfaction and commitment
Books for Reference :

1. Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Byrne, D. Bhardwaj, G. (2008). Social
psychology. (12th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education, Indian subcontinent
adaptation 2009.
2. Baron, R.A., Byrne, D. & Bhardwaj. G (2010).Social psychology (12th
Ed).New Delhi: Pearson.
3. Crisp, R.J., Turner, R.N. (2014). Essential social psychology, Third Edition,
New-Delhi: Sage publications India Private Ltd.
4. Myers, D.J., Sahagpal, P., Behera, P. (2012). Social psychology, Tenth Edition,
McGraw Hill Education India Private Ltd. (Reprint 2013).
5. Schneider, F.W., Gruman, A., Coults, L .M. (Eds.). (2012). Applied social
psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. New
Delhi: Sage.
Suggested Readings:
1. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2007). Social psychology. (6th
ed.), New Jersey: Pearson Education, Prentice Hall
2. Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2008). Social psychology and human
nature. International student edition. USA: Thomson Wadsworth.
3. Delamater, J. D., & Myers, D. J. (2007). Social psychology. (6th
ed.), USA: Thomson Wadsworth, International student edition.

1. Study of non-verbal channels of communication among college students
2. Conduct a workshop on the power of assertiveness

3. Conduct a survey on factors determining attraction among college students
4. Identify 5 cases of cognitive dissonance and provide an analysis in the form of
an assignment.
SEMESTER III
No of Credits: 01
No. of hours: 30
No of Tests: 3
Total marks: 25
Experiments
1. Reliability of Testimony/ Suggestibility
2. Impression Formation
3. Verbal Imagination
4. Role of Emotions in Learning
5. Semantic Differential
6. Nature of Task and Task Performance
7. Word Superiority Effect (Coglab)
8. Conduct an interview (sample size = 5) to study any one of the
following: determinants of interpersonal attraction, non-verbal
communication patterns among college students, determinants
of marital satisfaction.
Tests/ Scales
1. Intelligence scale – verbal or non-verbal ( e.g SPM / NVTI).
2. Interest inventory – VIR/any other scale of interest.
3. Personality test – HSPQ/ any other scale of personality
4. Abstract Reasoning – DAT.
5. Adolescent‟s Coping Scale – e.g Frydenberg and Lewis1993
Books for Reference
1. Baron, R., Byrne, D., & Branscombe, R.N. Social psychology. (10th Ed.). New Delhi:
Pearson Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Mohanty, G. (1996). Experiments in psychology. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers.
3. Dandekar, W.N. (1999). Fundamentals in experimental psychology. Pune: Anmol
Prakashan.

4. Kuppuswamy, B. (1954). Elementary experiments in psychology. Madras: Geoffrey
Cumberledge Oxford University Press.
5. Parry, J., & Adisheshiah, W. (1997). Experimental psychology. Bombay: Allied
Publishers Private Limited.
6. Parmeshwaran, E.G. &Rao, B. Taramanohar, (1962). Manual of Experimental
Psychology, Lalvani Publishing House, Bombay.

B.A General/Honours
SEMESTER III
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSG103
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER AND IDENTITY
Objectives
• To understand the biological, social and cognitive influences on gender

• To comprehend the origins of gender stereotyping
• To understand contemporary gender issues
Number of credits: 04
Marking System
Total Marks: 100
SEE: 80 marks
ISA: 20 marks
1) Introduction to Gender and Identity (15 lectures)

1. Concepts of Gender: Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, Gender Roles, Gender Role
Attitudes, Gender Stereotypes.
2. Concepts of Identity: Multiple identities.
3. Influences on gender: Biological, Social and Cognitive.
4. Gender similarities and differences: Physical, Cognitive and Socio-emotional.
5. Gender in context
II) Gender Identity (15 lectures)

1. Emergence of Gender Identity
2. Gender Identity in middle childhood and adolescence
3. Gender schema theory
4. Gender differences in development, communicating and aging

III) Gender in Transition (15 lectures)
1. Social behaviour of men and women
2. Changing roles for men and women
3. Glass ceiling effect
4. Consequences of token women in high places
5. Encouraging non-gendered attitudes
IV) Gender Differences (15 lectures)

1 Independence versus connectedness
2 Social dominance
3 Aggression
4 Sexuality
5 Culture and gender
1. Berk, L. E. (2014). Child development (9th edition ed.). Delhi: PHI Learning
Private Limited.
2. Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., Byrne, D., & Bhardwaj, G. (2013).

Social psychology. Delhi: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. Ltd.
3. Myers, D. G. (2010). Exploring social psychology (4th edition ed.).

New York: Tata McGraw-Hill Edition.
4. Santrock, J. W. (2008). A topical approach to life-span development

(3rd Edition ed.). New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Edition.
5. Santrock, J. W. (2013). Child development (13th edition ed.). New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill Edition.
6. Taylor, S. E., Peplau, A. L., & Sears, D. O. (2006). Social psychology. New
Delhi: Pearson.
Suggested Readings:
1. Alice, H., Eagly, Beal. E., Anne, J. Robert.,(2004). The psychology of

gender. Sternberg Guilford Press.
2. Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Byrne, D. (2009). Social
psychology. South Asia: Dorling Kindersely (India).

3. Myers, D. G. (2007). Social psychology. (8. Edition, Ed.) New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill Edition.
4. Vicki, S. Helgeson. (2017). The psychology of gender. (5th Edition).

New York: Pearson Education
Assignments topics:
1. Community Visit to an agency that provides some type of social services to women
and children. Students will write a reflection about their experience
2. Listing characteristics of ideal man, woman, person and ideal characteristics
associated with certain jobs-similarities, overlap and differences.
3. Film review of instances of violence/abuse, objectifying and discrimination
of women.
4. Interview/study of single or separated /divorced persons.
5. Study of at least two women who are pioneers in a male dominated profession.
6. Select a stereotype and translate into psychological terms and discuss.

B.A. GENERAL/HONOURS
SEMESTER – III
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSS101
STRESS MANAGEMENT
No. of Credits: 04
Marking System
Total Marks:100
S.E.E: 80 marks
I.S.A: 20 marks
Objectives:
• To understand the concept of stress
• To study the impact of stress on health
• To learn strategies to cope/ manage stress
I ) Understanding Stress (15 Lectures )

1. Nature of stress: components, stress appraisals, characteristics of stressful events,
good stress v/s bad stress.
2. Dimensions of stress: biological aspects & psychosocial aspects of stress.
3. Sources of stress: within the person, family & community/society.
4. Individual differences in coping with stress.
5. Potential effects of stress: impaired task performance, disruption of cognitive
functions, PTSD, Psychological problems and disorders, physical illness,
positive effects.
II) Stress and Health (15 Lectures )

1. Diathesis stress model
2. Burnout: meaning, Burnout Stress Syndrome, Distinct stages of burnout.
3. Stress behaviour and illness
4. Psychoneuroimmunology
5. Stress and cardiovascular disorders: hypertension, coronary heart diseases.
6. Psychophysiological disorders and stress
III ) Managing Stress – 1 ( 15 hours )

1. Psychosocial modifiers of stress: Social support, Sense of personal
control, Personality as resilience and vulnerability.
2. Methods: Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation techniques

IV) Managing Stress – 2 ( 15 hours )
1. Stress management strategies: Avoid unnecessary stress, Alter the situation, Adapt
to the stressor, Accept the things that can‟t change, Make time for fun and
recreation/ hobbies, Adopt a healthy lifestyle.
2. Approaches to coping:
A) Coping patterns of limited value: giving up, striking out at others, Self-
indulgence, blaming self, using defensive coping.
B) Constructive coping:
i. Appraisal focused coping: Ellis Rational Thinking, Humour
as a stress reducer, Positive reinterpretation.
ii. Problem -focused coping: Using systematic problem solving,
seeking help, using time more effectively, improving self-
control.
iii. Emotion- focused coping: Enhancing emotional awareness,
releasing pent-up emotions, managing hostility and forgiving
others.
Books for References:
4. Carr, A. (2004). Positive psychology: The science of happiness and human strength.UK:
Routledge.
5. DiMatteo, M.R. & Martin, L.R.(2002). Health psychology. New Delhi: Pearson
6. Ghosh, M.(2015). Health psychology-concepts in health and wellbeing. New Delhi: Pearson
7. Weiten, W. & Lloyd, M.A (2007). Psychology applied to modern life. New Delhi:
Thomson Delmar Learning.
8. Sarafino, E.P. (2012). Health psychology: Bio psychosocial interactions ( 7th Ed.). NY:
Wiley.

6. Assess yourself on stress using „ Hassles Assessment Scale for students
in college‟(HASS/col)
7. Conduct a survey using the adolescent coping scale with sample size 10 and identify
the coping styles among adolescents.
8. Develop a workshop on stress management for college students
9. Keep a diary of stress management strategies used in daily life for 3 months
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SEMESTER IV
COURSE PAPERS
PSC104 Social Psychology II

PSG104 Psychology and Media
PSS102 Psychology and Life Adjustment
BA. GENERAL/HONOURS
SEMESTER IV
PSYCHOLOGY
PAPER CODE: PSC104
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY II
Objectives:
• To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and understand changing
trends in Social Psychology.
• To foster interest in Social Psychology as a field of study and research.
• To understand the applications of Social Psychology in everyday life.

Marking System
Total marks: 100
ISA: 15
SEE: 60
Practicum: 25
I) Prosocial Behavior (11 lectures)
1. Definition and origins of prosocial behaviour.

2. Determinants of helping: Situation, perceiver and recipient centered factors.
3. Decision to help in an emergency: Five essential steps.
4. Egoistic and altruistic routes to helping.
5. Promoting prosocial behavior

II) Social Influence (12 lectures)
1. Conformity: Reflections on classic studies, determinants and asserting uniqueness.

2. Compliance: Tactics of compliance.
3. Obedience to authority: Milgram’s research, determinants.
4. Prejudice: Sources, consequences and ways to reduce prejudice.
5. Aggression: Determinants , forms and prevention
III) Group Processes (11 lectures)
1. Types of groups
2. Social facilitation
3. Social loafing and deindividuation
4. Group polarization and group think
5. Conflicts: Factors creating conflict and ways to achieve peace.
IV) Applying Social Psychology (11 lectures)
1. Social Psychology and health: Promoting healthy lifestyles

2. Social Psychology in the court: Eyewitness testimony
3. Social Psychology and the world of work: Job satisfaction and
organizational citizenship behaviours
4. Social Psychology and the sustainable future: Enabling sustainable living, socio-moral
responsibility; the Indian example.
Books for Reference :
1. Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Byrne, D. Bhardwaj, G. (2008). Social

psychology. (12th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education, Indian subcontinent
adaptation 2009.
2. Baron, R.A., Byrne, D. & Bhardwaj. G. (2010). Social psychology (12th
Ed).New Delhi: Pearson.
3. Crisp, R.J., Turner, R.N. (2014). Essential social psychology, Third Edition,
New-Delhi: Sage publications India Private Ltd.
4. Myers, D.J., Sahagpal, P., Behera, P. (2012). Social psychology, Tenth Edition,
McGraw Hill Education India Private Ltd. (Reprint 2013).
5. Schneider, F.W., Gruman, A., Coults, L .M. (Eds.). (2012). Applied social
psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. New
delhi: Sage publications.
Suggested Readings:
1. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2007). Social psychology.
(6th ed.), NewJersey: Pearson Education prentice Hall
2. Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2008). Social psychology and human
nature. International student edition, Thomson Wadsworth USA.
3. Delamater, J. D., & Myers, D. J. (2007). Social psychology. (6th ed.),
ThomsonWadsworth International student edition, USA
a. Evaluate the applications of social psychology in relationships

b. Analyse the concepts of groupthink and social loafing in group work
c. Identify ways of being proactive in the community
d. Critically analyse the concept of prejudice at work.
SEMESTER IV
No of Credits: 01
No. of hours: 30
No of Tests: 3
Total marks: 25
Experiments
1. Effect of group opinion on individual judgment
2. Free association
3. Strength of Motives
4. Extrapolative gap filling
5. Memory for names and faces
6. Bias in Reasoning
7. Risky decisions (Coglab)
8. Conduct an interview (sample size = 5) to study any one of the following:
aggression in relationships, tactics of compliance, and initiatives towards pro-social
behavior among college students.
Tests/ scales
1. Aggression Scale e.g. Pal and Naqvi
2. Friendship Scale e.g. Chandna and Chadha
3. Space Relations-DAT
4. Locus of Control Scale e.g. Levenson Scale
5. Internet Addiction Scale e.g. Young 1998
Books for Reference

1. Baron, R., Byrne, D., & Branscombe, R.N. Social psychology. (10th Ed.). New
Delhi: Pearson Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Mohanty, G. (1996). Experiments in psychology. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers.
3. Dandekar, W.N. (1999). Fundamentals in experimental psychology. Pune: Anmol

Prakashan.
4. Kuppuswamy, B. (1954). Elementary experiments in psychology. Madras:
Geoffrey Cumberlege Oxford University Press.
5. Parry, J., & Adisheshiah, W. (1997). Experimental psychology. Bombay: Allied
Publishers Private Limited.
6. Parmeswaran, E.G. & Rao, B. Taramanohar, (1962). Manual of Experimental
Psychology. Bombay: Lalvani Publishing House.

SEMESTER IV
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSG104
PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDIA
Objectives:
• To understand the interaction between Psychology and Media

• To understand the underlying psychological processes and mechanisms used in media
• To study the ways in which the predominance of media and its technologies
have influenced the behaviour of people
Marking System
Total Marks: 100
SEE: 80 marks
ISA: 20 marks
I) Introduction to Media Psychology (15 lectures)
1. Defining “Mass Media” and its Territory

2. Psychology and Media: An uneasy relationship?
3. Practising media psychology
4. Media and social responsibility.
II) Media and Advertising. (15 lectures)
1. Role of psychology in advertising.

2. Cognitive and behavioural effects of advertising.
3. Rhetorical effects of advertising.
4. Advertising and children.
5. Ethical dimensions in Indian Advertising.

III) Issues in Media Psychology. (15 lectures)
1. Children: Development of children’s understanding of fantasy-reality distinction

in TV, children’s socialisation through media.
2. Media use in Adolescence: Media influence on adolescent body image.
3. Media violence: Immediate effects of watching violent media.
4. Mass media and mental illness.
5. Sports and media.
IV) Interaction with Media. (15 lectures)
1. History and appeal of audience-participation media.

2. The viewer as a psychologist: Identification and parasocial
interaction.
3. Social aspects of internet use.
4. Guidelines and training for media performance.
5. Impact of mass media: Mass media and modern culture.
Books For Reference:
1. Giles, D. (2003). Media psychology. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum

Associates Publishers.
2. Rajsekhar, T. (2007). Journalism: Ethics and objectives. New Delhi: Sonali
Publications.
3. Aggarwal, V. B. (2002). (Ed.). Media and society: Challenges and opportunities.
New Delhi: Concept Publication Company.
Suggested readings:
Wood, R. N. (1983). Mass media and individual. Minnesota: Woods.

Haugtvedt, C. P., Herr, P. M. & Kardes, F. R. (Eds). (2008). Handbook of consumer
psychology. NY: Psychology press.
Krish, S. J. (2006). Children, adolescents and media violence. New York: SAGE.
Wanke, M. (Ed) (2009). Social psychology of consumer behavior. NY: Taylor and Francis
Group.
Dill, K. E. (2009). How fantasy becomes reality. Seeing through media influence. New York:
Oxford University Press.
Jansson-Boyd, C. V. (2010). Consumer psychology. England: Open University Press.
Montgomery, K. C. (2007). Generation digital. MIT press.

Suggested Topics For Assignments:
 Film/TV review of any film/TV serials that indicate influence of mass media on
people, i. e., No one killed Jessica/Madmen.
 Media and politics in terms of influencing viewer thoughts.
 Role of TV/Print media in promotion/disruption of communal harmony.
 Role of media in moral policing.
 Classic Indian advertisements.
 Value conflicts in advertising.
 Portrayal of women in media.
 WhatsApp as a news medium.
 Virtual relationships.

SEMESTER IV
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper Code: PSS102
PSYCHOLOGY AND LIFE ADJUSTMENT
Objectives:
• To understand basic concepts and modern trends in Psychology of Adjustment.

• To apply principles of adjustment in every-day life.
• To develop skills required to adjust to life situations.
Marking System
Total Marks: 100
SEE: 80 marks
ISA: 20 marks
I) Adjusting to Modern Life (15 Lectures)
1. Adjustment: Definition
2. The Roots of Happiness: An empirical analysis.
3. Characteristics of Effective Adjustment: Accurate perception of reality, ability to cope
with stress and anxiety, positive self-image, good interpersonal feelings.
4. The 10 Hallmarks of well-being.
5. Skill Based Activities: Process of knowing yourself- SWOC Analysis, developing
a positive attitude, improving self –esteem.
II) Sexuality and Intimate Relationships (15 Lectures)
1. Men and Women: Changing view of sexuality, sexual communication, Individual

differences, love and sex.
2. Adjusting to Intimate Relationships: Sharing responsibilities, communication and
conflict, mindfulness, making the relationship better.
3. Divorce and its Consequences.
4. Skill Based Activities: Developing the art of communication- listening, speaking, and
body language, building relationships with friends, family, intimate relationships.

III) Emotions and Coping (15 Lectures)
1. Understanding Emotions: What are emotions? Experiencing, expressing, managing

emotions, special emotions, emotional intelligence.
2. Death and dying: Awareness of death, near-death experiences, the experience of
dying, bereavement and grief.
3. Skill Based Activities: Strategies to enhance emotional intelligence, coping with
anger, fear and failure, conflict management.
IV) Careers and Decision Making (15 Lectures)

1. Choosing a career: Family influences and personal characteristics, researching job
characteristics, using psychological tests for career decisions.
2. The changing world of work: Work place trends, education and earnings, challenges of
change, work life balance.
3. Decision making and personal growth: Identifying basic decisions, making new
decisions, making better decisions, practical applications.
4. Skill Based Activities: Goal setting, team work, preparing a CV/Resume, interview
skills, time Management.
ALL SKILL BASED ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE RECORDED IN A JOURNAL AND

MARKED AS PART OF ISA
5. Alex, K. (2011). Soft skills: Know yourself & know the world. New Delhi: S. Chand &
Company Ltd.
6. Duffy K.G., Atwater E. (2014) Psychology for Living: Adjustment, growth and
behaviour today. (11th Ed.)India. Pearson Education.
7. Sherfield, R.N., Montgomery, R.J., & Moody, P.G. (2010). Cornerstone: Developing
soft skills. Delhi: Pearson. 4th Edition.
8. Wadkar, A. (2016). Life skills for success. New Delhi: Sage.
9. Weiten W., Lloyd M. A., (2004). Psychology applied to modern life (8th Edition). New
Delhi: Thomson Learning Inc.
10. Baumgardner, S.R. Crothers M.K. (2010). Positive Psychology. Upper Saddle River,NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Suggested Readings:
3. Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology: The science of happiness and human strength.
UK: Routledge.
4. Laurance, S. F. (1936). The Psychology of adjustment. Houghton Miffin Company.
Gorlow, L., Kalkovsky, W. (1959). Readings in the psychology of adjustment. London.
McGraw Hill.
5. Rathus, S. A. &Nevid, J.S. (2002). Psychology and the challenges of life :Adjustment
in the new millennium (8th Ed.). New York : John Wiley & Sons.
6. Patel, M.K. &Nasit, T.B. (2008). Stress, emotions, coping and health. Rajkot :
Saurashtra University Press.
7. Zinta, R. L. &Kumari, S. (2016). Psychology of marriage. New Delhi: Indu Book
Services.

The Question Paper Format for a course paper of 4 credits (only theory) is having SEE of 80
marks and for a course paper of 4 credits (theory + practicum) having SEE of 60 marks.
A. QUESTION PAPER FORMAT FOR SEE OF 80 MARKS:

Each chapter will carry equal weightage of 20 marks as specified below:
MARKS ALLOTED
QUESTION NO. QUESTION TYPE
Q.NO. I A. Short notes on any two out of three given.
(Based on chapter i)
one only) ii)
iii) 10
B. Essay type: answer any one out of the two
given.
i) 10
ii)
Q.NO. II A. Short notes on any two out of three given.
two only) ii)
iii) 10
given.
i) 10
ii)
Q.NO. III A. Short notes on any two out of three given.
three only) ii)
iii) 10
given.
i) 10
ii)
Q.NO. IV A. Short notes on any two out of three given.
four only) ii)
iii) 10
given.
i) 10
ii)
Total marks: 80

B. QUESTION PAPER FORMAT FOR SEE OF 60 MARKS:
Each chapter will carry equal weightage of 15 marks as specified below:
MARKS ALLOTED
QUESTION NO. QUESTION TYPE
Q.NO. I A. Short notes on any one out of two given.
(Based on chapter i) 5
one only) ii)
given.
i) 10
ii)
Q.NO. II A. Short notes on any one out of two given.
two only) ii) 5
given.
i) 10
ii)
Q.NO. III A. Short notes on any one out of two given.
three only) ii) 5
given.
i) 10
ii)
Q.NO. IV A. Short notes on any one out of two given.
four only) ii) 5
given.
i) 10
ii)
Total Marks: 60

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PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME UNDER CBCS

Papers for Choice Based Credit System

Semester Code Paper Title Credit

I PSC101 Fundamentals of Psychology -I 3+1= 4

PSG101 Child Psychology 4

II PSC102 Fundamentals of Psychology-II 3+1=4

PSG102 Psychology of Adolescence 4

III PSC103 Social Psychology I 3+1=4

PSG103 Psychology of Gender and Identity 4

PSS101 Stress Management 4

IV PSC104 Social Psychology II 3+1=4

PSG104 Psychology and Media 4

PSS102 Psychology and Life Adjustment 4

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PSG 101 - CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Total no. of credits: 03 (Theory) + 1 (Practicum)

I) Nature of Psychology (12 lectures)

II) Biological Foundations of Behaviour (11 lectures)

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III) Learning and Conditioning (11 lectures)

IV) Memory (11 lectures)

Books for Reference:

Suggested topics for assignments:

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1. Memory for pleasant and unpleasant words

Recommended book for reference:

1. Differential Aptitude Test ( Language Usage Part 1 & 2)

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I) Introduction and Early Beginning of life (15 Lectures)

II) Infancy and Toddlerhood (15 Lectures)

III) Early and Middle Childhood (15 Lectures)

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Books for study:

Books for reference:

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Total no. of credits: 03 (Theory) + 1 (Practicum)

I) Sensation and Perception (12 lectures)

II) Thinking, Problem Solving, and Reasoning (11 lectures)

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IV) Personality (11 lectures)

Books for Reference:

Suggested topics for assignments:

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Recommended book for reference:

1. Differential Aptitude Test (Verbal Reasoning)

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I) Nature of Adolescence. (15 lectures)

II) The Self, Personality and Achievement in Adolescence. (15 lectures)

III) The Adolescent’s Social World. (15 lectures)

IV) Adolescent Sexuality and other Problems (15 lectures)

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Books for Reference:

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Total no. of credits: 03 (Theory) + 1 (Practicum)

I) The Field of Social Psychology (12 lectures)

1. Definition, scientific nature and main ideas of Social Psychology.

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