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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
SYLLABUS 2020-21
Module Module Name Credits Total lectures
FYBA SEMESTER I
UAMAPSY101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY – 3 60
PAPER I
FYBA SEMESTER II
UAMAPSY201 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY – 3 60
PAPER I
SYBA SEMESTER III
UAMAPSY302 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - PAPER II 3 45
UAMAPSY303 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - PAPER III 3 45
UAMASMAC3 STRESS MANAGEMENT – APPLIED 2 60
COMPONENT
SYBA SEMESTER IV
UAMAPSY402 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - PAPER II 3 45
UAMAPSY403 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - PAPER III 3 45
UAMASMAC4 STRESS MANAGEMENT – APPLIED 2 60
COMPONENT
TYBA SEMESTER V
UAMAPSY504 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING & 4 60
STATISTICS - PAPER IV
UAMAPSY505 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - 4 60
PAPER V
UAMAPSY506 INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL 3.5 45
PSYCHOLOGY - PAPER VI
UAMAPSY507 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PAPER 4 60
VII
UAMAPSY508 PRACTICALS IN COGNITIVE 4 72
PROCESSES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
TESTING - PAPER VIII
UAMAPSY509 COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY - 3.5 45
PAPER IX
TYBA SEMESTER VI
UAMAPSY604 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING & 4 60
STATISTICS -PAPER IV
UAMAPSY605 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY -PAPER 4 60
V
UAMAPSY606 INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL 3.5 45
PSYCHOLOGY - PAPER VI
UAMAPSY607 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY -PAPER 4 60
VII
UAMAPSY608 PRACTICALS IN COGNITIVE 4 72
PROCESSES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
TESTING- PAPER VIII
UAMAPSY609 COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY - 3.5 45
PAPER IX
TYBCOM Semester V
UCMAPHB508 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN 3 45
BEHAVIOUR AT WORK
TYBCOM Semester VI
UCMAPHB608 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN 3 45
BEHAVIOUR AT WORK
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Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s
MITHIBAI COLLEGE OF ARTS, CHAUHAN INSTITUTE OF
SCIENCE & AMRUTBEN JIVANLAL COLLEGE OF
COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS
(AUTONOMOUS)
NAAC Reaccredited “A” grade, CGPA: 3.57,
Granted under FIST-DST & Star College Scheme of DBT, Government of India
Best College, University of Mumbai 2016-17
Affiliated to the
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Program : F.Y.B.A
Course : Introduction to Psychology (Paper I)
Credit Based Semester and Grading System (CBSGS) with
effect from the academic year 2020-21
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PREAMBLE
The revised FYBA syllabus is proposed with utmost care and consideration to
maintain the continuity in the flow of information of syllabus at SYBA and TYBA
levels.
Considering the prerequisites of the current trends in the field of Psychology some
of the modules have been upgraded and modified. The syllabus has been built with
the intention of enhancing the student‟s skills in theoretical understanding as well
as generate awareness of recent developments in the field of Psychology in India
and the application of the theories. The revised syllabus also introduces the
contemporary concepts of Positive Psychology and Emotional Intelligence.
The 02 courses of theory (Semester-I & Semester-II together) are compulsory to

the students opting for Psychology as a subject at the FYBA level. These courses
are:-
1. UAMAPSY101 (Semester I)
2. UAMAPSY201 (Semester II)
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F. Y. B.A Psychology - Paper I
SEMESTER-I & II
COURSE CREDITS AND

TITLE
CODE LECTURES/SEM
(Credits = 3)
UAMAPSY101
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (60 Lectures)
Unit I The Science of Psychology 15 lectures
Unit II The Biological Perspective 15 lectures
Unit III Learning 15 lectures
Memory 15 lectures
Unit IV
UAMAPSY201 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (Credits = 3)

(60 Lectures)
Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence and Language 15 Lectures
Unit I
Unit II Motivation and Emotions 15 Lectures
Unit III Theories of Personality 15 Lectures
Unit IV Positive Psychology 15 Lectures
N.B.-The theory period shall be of 48 minutes duration. Theory

component shall have 60 instructional periods in the term.
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F.Y.B.A. Psychology UAMAPSY101:
Introduction to Psychology – Semester I
Learning Objectives:
1. To introduce and explore the basic concepts and modern trends in Psychology.
2. To cultivate interest in the subject of Psychology and to create a foundation of the
Classical and Contemporary studies in Psychology.
3. To acquaint students with the relevance and applications of Psychology in everyday
life.
UNIT I: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY

a) The History of Psychology
b) Psychology in India, Background and philosophical origins, Psychology in Modern
India
c) The Field of Psychology Today
d) Concept of Science – Scientific Research
e) Ethics of psychological research
f) Introduction to Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
g) Applying Psychology to everyday life: Thinking critically about Critical thinking
UNIT II: THE BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

a) Neurons and Nerves: Building the Network
b) An Overview of the nervous system
c) Distant Connections: The Endocrine Glands
d) Looking Inside the Living Brain
e) From the Bottom Up: The Structures of the Brain
f) Classic Studies in Psychology: Through the Looking Glass – Spatial Neglect
g) Applying Psychology to Everyday life: Paying attention to Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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UNIT III: LEARNING
a) Definition of Learning
b) It Makes your Mouth Water: Classical Conditioning
c) What‟s in it for me? Operant Conditioning
d) Classic studies in Psychology: Biological constraints on Operant Conditioning
e) Cognitive Learning Theory
f) Observational Learning
g) Applying Psychology to everyday life : Challenges of Learning in Contemporary
Life – Why study how to study, Study skills, managing time, getting the most out of
lectures, studying for exams
UNIT IV: MEMORY

a) What is memory? The Information-Processing model: Three Model Systems
b) Overview of Classic studies in psychology
c) Getting it out: Retrieval of Long term memories
d) An overview of Classic Studies in Psychology.
e) What were we talking about? Forgetting
f) Neuroscience of Memory – The Brain
g) Applying Psychology to everyday life: Health and Memory
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F.Y.B.A. Psychology UAMAPSY201:
Introduction to Psychology – Semester II
1. To introduce and explore the basic concepts and modern trends in Psychology.
2. To cultivate interest in the subject of Psychology and to create a foundation of Classical
and Contemporary studies in Psychology.
3. To acquaint students with the relevance and applications of Psychology in everyday
life.
UNIT I: COGNITION: THINKING, INTELLIGENCE AND LANGUAGE
a) How People Think

b) Intelligence
c) Emotional Intelligence – an introduction
d) Classic studies in Psychology: Terman‟s “Termites”
e) Language
f) Applying Psychology to everyday Life: Mental and Physical Exercises combine
for better cognitive health
UNIT II: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
a) Approaches to Understanding Motivation

b) What, Hungry again? Why people eat
c) Emotion
d) Culture and Emotions
e) Classic Studies in Psychology: The Angry/Happy Man
f) Applying Psychology to Everyday life: When Motivation is not enough
UNIT III: THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
a) Psychodynamic perspectives
b) The Behavioural and Social cognitive view of personality
c) The Third & Fourth Force: Humanism, Multiculturalism & Personality
d) Trait Theories: Who are you?
e) Personality in the Indian Cultural Context
f) Personality: Genetics and Culture
g) Assessment of Personality
h) Applying Psychology to everyday life: Biological bases of Personality
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UNIT IV: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
a) Introduction to Positive Psychology

b) Classifications and Measures of Strengths
c) Introduction to the Principles of Pleasure – Affect, emotion, happiness and
subjective well being
d) Introduction to self-efficacy, optimism and hope
e) Introduction to Altruism, Gratitude and Forgiveness
f) Applications of Positive Psychology
Semester I & II
Books for Study
1. Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2018). Psychology.5th edition. New Jersey:

Pearson education
2. Synder, C.R., & Lopez, S.J. (2014). Handbook of Positive Psychology. London:
Oxford University Press.
3. Snyder, C.R., Lopez, S.J. & Pedrotti, J.T (2011). Positive Psychology: The
Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths. Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications.
Books for Reference
1. Feldman, R.S. (2013). Understanding Psychology.11thedi. New York: McGraw

Hill publications
2. Myers, D. G. (2013).Psychology.10th edition; International edition. New York:
Worth
Palgrave Macmillan, Indian reprint 2013
3. Baron, R. A., & Kalsher, M. J. (2008). Psychology: From Science to Practice.
(2nd ed). Pearson Education inc., Allyn and Bacon
4. Ciccarelli, S. K. & Meyer, G. E. (2008). Psychology.(Indian sub-continent
adaptation).
New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (India) pvt ltd.
5. Lahey, B. B. (2012). Psychology: An Introduction. 11th edi. New York: McGraw-
Hill Publications
6. Kosslyn & Rosenberg (2006). Psychology In Context. 3rd edition, Person
Education
7. Wade, C. &Tavris, C. (2006). Psychology. (8th ed.). Pearson Education inc.,
Indian reprint by Dorling Kindersley, New Delhi
8. Mangal, S.K. (2013). Statistics in Psychology & Education. 2nd Edition. PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi.
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(AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated to the
Program : S.Y.B.A
Course : Social Psychology (Paper II)
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PREAMBLE
The revised SYBA syllabus is proposed with utmost care and consideration to
maintain the continuity in the flow of information of syllabus at TYBA level.
of the modules have been upgraded and modified. The syllabus has been formed
with the intention of enhancing the student‟s skills in theoretical understanding as
well as generate awareness of the recent developments in the field of Psychology
in India and the application of the theories.
The 02 courses of theory (Semester-III & Semester-IV together) are compulsory to

the students opting for Psychology as a subject at the SYBA level. These courses
are:-
3. UAMAPSY301 (Semester III)
4. UAMAPSY401 (Semester IV)
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S. Y. B.A Psychology – Paper II
SEMESTER-III & IV
COURSE LECTURES
TITLE
CODE
(Credits = 3)
UAMAPSY301
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (45 Lectures)
Unit I INTRODUCTING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 11
Unit II THE SELF IN A SOCIAL WORLD 11
Unit III ATTITUDES 11
Unit IV STEREOTYPE, PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION 12
UAMAPSY401 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credits = 3)

(45 Lectures)
SOCIAL INFLUENCE 11
Unit I
PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 11
Unit II
AGGRESSION 11
Unit III
GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS 12

Unit IV

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S.Y.B.A. Psychology UAMAPSY301:
Social Psychology – Semester III
1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and modern trends in Social Psychology
2. To foster interest in Social Psychology as a field of study and research
3. To make the students aware of the applications of the various concepts in Social
Psychology in the Indian context
UNIT 1: INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

a) What is social psychology
b) Influences on human behaviour – personal dispositions and beliefs, biology,
evolutionary, cognition & situations
c) Research designs – true experiments, quasi experiments, correlational studies and
descriptive studies.
UNIT 2: THE SELF IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
a) Self concept--- Development of the social self, Self and culture, self-knowledge.
b) Self esteem--- self-esteem motivation, dark side of self-esteem.
c) Self control---self efficacy, LOC, learned helplessness vs. self-determination.
d) Self serving bias---explanation, false consensus, self-serving bias and self-esteem.
e) Self presentation ---false modesty, self-handicapping, impression management.
UNIT 3:ATTITUDES
a) Attitude formation--- classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning,

observational learning.
b) Attitude and Behavior--- strength of attitudes, attitude extremity, attitude certainty
c) Persuasion
d) Cognitive Dissonance
UNIT 4: STEREOTYPE, PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION

a) Nature & origin of stereotyping
b) Stereotypes: gender & groups
c) Prejudice: origin and emotions and techniques to counter it
d) Discrimination: prejudice & action
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Social Psychology – Semester IV
1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and modern trends in Social Psychology
2. To foster interest in Social Psychology as a field of study and research
3. To make the students aware of the applications of the various concepts in Social
Psychology in the Indian context
UNIT 1: SOCIAL INFLUENCE
a) Conformity: Empirical studies, gender, group, limitations

b) Compliance: Techniques to increase compliance
c) Obedience: Destructive obedience
UNIT 2: PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
a) Bystander‟s effect
b) Factors influencing helping behaviour
c) Emotions & prosocial behaviour
UNIT 3: AGGRESSION
a) Perspectives on aggression--- biological, drive theory, learned behaviour, modern

theory
b) Emotions and aggression
c) Control of aggression--- catharsis, punishment, self-regulation, bolstering self-
esteem
UNIT 4: GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS
a) What is a group?
b) Social facilitation
c) Social loafing
d) De-individuation
e) Group polarization
f) Group think
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Books for Study Semester III & IV
1. Baron, R. A., & Branscombe, N. R. (2012). Social Psychology. (13th ed.). New Delhi:
Pearson Education; Indian reprint 2014
2. Myers, D.G. Social Psychology (12th ed.). McGraw Hill International Edition
3. Schneider, F.W.,Gruman,J.A., and Coutts, L.M. (3rd ed.) Applied Social Psychology.
Sage Publication.
Books for References
1. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2007). Social Psychology. (6th edi.), New
Jersey: Pearson Education Prentice Hall
2. Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., & Byrne, D. Bhardwaj, G. (2008). Social
Psychology. (12th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education, Indian adaptation 2009
3. Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2008). Social Psychology and Human Nature.
International student edition, Thomson Wadsworth USA
4. Delamater, J. D., & Myers, D. J. (2007). Social Psychology. (6th edi.), Thomson
Wadsworth International student edition, USA
5. Franzoi, S. L. (2003). Social Psychology. (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw Hill co.
6. Kenrick, D. T., Newberg, S. L., & Cialdini, R. B. (2007). Social Psychology: Goals in
Interaction. (4th edi.). Pearson Education Allyn and Bacon, Boston
7. Mercer, J. & Clayton, D. (2014). Social Psychology. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley
India pvt ltd.
8. Taylor, S. E., Peplau, L. A., & Sears, D. O. (2006). Social Psychology. (12th edi.).
New Delhi: Pearson Education
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(AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated to the
Program : S.Y.B.A
Course : Human Development (Paper III)
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PREAMBLE
as generate awareness of recent developments in the field of Psychology in India
and the application of the theories.
The 02 courses of theory (Semester-III & Semester-IV together) are compulsory to

the students opting for Psychology as a subject at the SYBA level. These courses
are:-
1. UAMAPSY302 (Semester III)
2. UAMAPSY402 (Semester IV)
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S. Y. B.A Psychology – Paper III
SEMESTER-III & IV
COURSE CREDITS AND

TITLE
CODE LECTURES/SEM
(Credits = 3)
UAMAPSY302
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (45 Lectures)
Unit I An introduction to lifespan development 10 lectures
Unit II The start of life- prenatal development and birth 10 lectures
Unit III Infancy 10 lectures
Unit IV Preschool years 10 lectures
Unit V Middle childhood 05 lectures
UAMAPSY402 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Credits = 3)

(45 Lectures)
Unit I Adolescence 05 lectures
Unit II Early adulthood 10 lectures
Unit III Middle adulthood 10 lectures
Unit IV Late adulthood 10 lectures
Unit V Death and dying 10 lectures

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Human Development – Semester III
1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and modern trends in Developmental

Psychology
2. To foster interest in human development as a field of study and research
3. To make the students aware of the applications of the various concepts in
Developmental Psychology in Indian context from birth to middle childhood
years.
UNIT I: AN INTRODUCTION TO LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
a) An orientation to lifespan development

b) Key Issues and Questions: Determining the Nature-Nurture- of Lifespan
Development
c) Theoretical Perspectives on Lifespan development
d) Research Methods
UNIT II: THE START OF LIFE: PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT AND BIRTH AND
THE NEWBORN INFANT
a) Earliest Development – Genes and chromosomes, multiple births, basics of

genetics, transmission of genetic information
b) Interaction of Heredity and Environment – Role of environment in determining
expression of genes, genetics and environmental influences on personality, can
genes influence the environment
c) Prenatal Growth and change
d) Birth
e) Birth complications
f) The competent newborn
UNIT III: INFANCY
a) Physical development – growth and stability, motor development, nutrition

b) Cognitive development & roots of language
c) Forming relationships
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UNIT IV: THE PRESCHOOL YEARS
a) Physical development – motor development

b) Cognitive development
c) Growth of language and learning
d) Social and Personality development - Self and gender identify
e) Friends and Family
f) Aggression and Violence in Preschoolers
UNIT V: THE MIDDLE CHILDHOOD YEARS ( FOR SELF STUDY AND

DISCUSSION)
a) Physical development – Growing body, motor development, psychological

disorders, children with special needs, ADHD
b) Intellectual development
c) Intelligence – determining individual strengths, intelligence benchmarks, below
and above intelligence norms
d) Social & Personality development - The developing self, relationships, family
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Human Development – Semester IV
1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and modern trends in Developmental

Psychology
2. To foster interest in human development as a field of study and research
3. To make the students aware of the applications of the various concepts in
Developmental Psychology in Indian context from adolescence till death and
dying.
UNIT I: ADOLESCENCE (FOR SELF STUDY AND DISCUSSION)
g) Physical maturation
h) Cognitive development
i) Threats to Adolescents‟ well-being
j) Social & Personality development – Identity, Relationships, Dating, Sexual
Behaviour and Teenage Pregnancy
UNIT II: EARLY ADULTHOOD
g) Physical development
h) Forging relationships
i) Course of relationships
j) Work: Choosing and embarking on a career
UNIT III: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
i) Physical development
j) Health
k) Personality development
l) Relationships
m) Work & Leisure
UNIT IV: LATE ADULTHOOD
g) Physical development
h) Health and wellness
i) Cognitive development
j) Daily Life of Late adulthood
k) Relationships: Old and New
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UNIT V: DEATH AND DYING
a) Dying and death across the life span

b) Confronting death
c) Grief and bereavement
Semester III & IV

Books for Study
4. Feldman, R. S. (2014). Development across the Life Span. (7th Ed). New Jersey:
Pearson Education
5. Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. (2012). Human Development.(12th
Ed). McGraw Hill, international Edition
Books for Reference
1. Berk, L. E. (2006). Child Development.(7th Ed). New Delhi: Pearson Education

Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
2. Berk, L. E. (2004). Development through the lifespan.(3rd Ed). New Delhi:
Pearson Education Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
3. Cook, J. L., & Cook, G. (2009). Child Development: Principles and Perspectives.
Boston: Pearson Education
4. Crandell, T. L., Crandell, C. H., &Zanden, J. W. V. (2009). Human
Development.(9th Ed). New York: McGraw Hill co. Inc.
5. Dacey, J. S. & Travers, J. F. (2004). Human Development across the lifespan.(5th
Ed). McGraw Hill co. 5
6. Feldman, R. S., &Babu, N. (2011). Discovering the Life Span. Indian
subcontinent adaptation, New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
7. Kail, R. V. (2007). Children and their Development.(4th Ed). New Jersey: Pearson
Education Inc.
8. McDevitt, T. M., & Omrod, J. E. (2007). Child Development and Education.(3rd
Ed). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.
9. Shaffer, D. R., &Kipp, K. (2007). Developmental Psychology: Childhood and
Adolescence.(7th Ed). Thomson Learning, Indian reprint 2007
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(AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated to the
Program : S.Y.B.A
Course : Applied Component –
Stress Management
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PREAMBLE
of the modules have been upgraded and modified. The syllabus has been formed
with the intention of enhancing the student‟s skills in theoretical understanding as
well as generate awareness of the recent developments in the field of Psychology
in India and the application of the theories.
The 02 courses of applied component courses (Semester-III & Semester-IV

together) are helpful to the students opting for Psychology as a subject at the
SYBA level. These courses are:-
1. UAMASMAC3 (Semester III)
2. UAMASMAC4 (Semester IV)
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S. Y. B.A Psychology – Applied Component – Stress Management
SEMESTER-III & IV
COURSE LECTURES
TITLE
CODE
(Credits = 2)
UAMASMAC3
STRESS MANAGEMENT (60 Lectures)
Unit I Stress and Stress Psychophysiology 15
Unit II Stress and Illness/Disease, and Intervention 15

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Life-Situation
Unit III Interventions 15
Perception Interventions
Unit IV 15
UAMASMAC4 STRESS MANAGEMENT (Credits = 2)

(60 Lectures)
Relaxation Techniques 15
Unit I
Exercise and Strategies for decreasing stressful 15

Unit II behaviours
Unit III Occupational Stress 15
Unit IV Family Stress 15

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S.Y.B.A. Applied Component
Stress Management (UAMASMAC3) – Semester III
Objectives: -
1. To impart knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and modern trends in
Stress Management
2. To foster interest in Stress Management as a field of study and research
3. To make the students aware of the practical applications of the various concepts in
Stress Management in daily life, in the Indian context
UNIT 1. STRESS AND STRESS PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
a) The pioneers, stress theory, the stressor, stress reactivity, a definition of stress, stress
management goals
B) Stress psychophysiology: the brain, endocrine system, autonomic nervous system,

cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, muscles and skin, symptoms and stress
UNIT 2. STRESS AND ILLNESS/DISEASE, AND INTERVENTION
a) Hot reactors, psychosomatic disease, stress and the immunological system, stress and
serum cholesterol, specific conditions, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress and other
conditions
b) Intervention – coping with a stressor, a model of stress, setting up roadblocks,

comprehensive stress management, eustress and the model, taking control and making a
commitment
UNIT 3. INTRAPERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL LIFE-SITUATION

INTERVENTIONS
a) Intrapersonal Interventions: – Eliminating unnecessary stressors, nutrition and stress,

noise and stress, life events and stress, hassles and chronic stress, success analysis
b) Interpersonal Interventions – asserting oneself, conflict resolution, communication,

emotional intelligence, technostress, time management, social support networking
UNIT 4. PERCEPTION INTERVENTIONS
a) Selective awareness, stop to smell the roses, perspective and selective awareness, an
attitude of gratitude, humor and stress
b) Type A behaviour pattern, self-esteem, locus of control, anxiety management,

resiliency, hardiness
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S.Y.B.A. Applied Component
Stress Management (UAMASMAC4) – Semester IV

UNIT 1. RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
a) Meditation
b) Autogenic training, imagery and progressive relaxation
c) Biofeedback and other relaxation techniques
UNIT 2. EXERCISE AND STRATEGIES FOR DECREASING STRESSFUL

BEHAVIOURS
a) Physiological arousal interventions: Exercise and health, the healthy way to exercise,
principles of exercise, assessing cardio-respiratory fitness, starting an exercise program,
choosing an exercise program, exercise and the elderly, exercise – keep it going
b) Strategies for decreasing stressful behaviours - Health and lifestyle behaviours, health-
behaviour assessment, selected lifestyle behaviours, barriers to action, locus of control,
various methods for decreasing stressful behaviours, application of behaviour change
techniques, behaviour change theories and stress
UNIT 3. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS
a) What is Occupational Stress, occupational stress cycle, why is occupational stress of

concern, gender and occupational stress, disease and occupational stress
b) Occupational stressors, the workaholic, burnout, women and work outside the home,
working in the home, interventions, managing occupational stress
UNIT 4. FAMILY STRESS
a) The family, marriage, cohabitation, divorce, single-parent families, gay and lesbian
families
b) Family stressors, a model of family stress, interventions
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BOOKS FOR STUDY
SEMESTER III & IV
1. Greenberg, J. S. (2013). Comprehensive Stress Management. (13th ed). New York:

McGraw Hill publication
2. Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2018). Psychology.5th edition. New Jersey:
Pearson education
Books for Reference
1) Abascal, J. R., Brucato, D., Brucato, L., & Chauhan, D. (2001). Stress Mastery: The
Art of Coping Gracefully. Indian subcontinent adaptation 2012, New Delhi: Dorling
Kindersley India pvt ltd
2) Bam, B. P. (2008). Winning Habits: Techniques for Excellence in Sports. New Delhi:
Pearson Power, Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd
3) Hariharan, M., & Rath, R. (2008). Coping with Life Stress: The Indian Experience.
New Delhi: Sage publications India pvt ltd
4) Rice, P.L. (1999). Stress and Health. (3rd ed). Brooks/Cole publishing co.
5) Schafer, W. (2002). Stress Management. (4th ed). New Delhi: Wadsworth Cengage
Learning India pvt ltd; first Indian reprint 2008
7) Wilson, E. (2007). Stress Proof Your Life: 52 Brilliant Ideas for Taking Control. New
Delhi: Pearson Power
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(AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated to the
Program : T.Y.B.A
Course : Psychological Testing & Statistics (Paper IV)
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T.Y.B.A PSYCHOLOGY SEMESTER V
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND STATISTICS – PAPER IV

(UAMAPSY504)
Objectives -
1) To impart knowledge and understanding of the nature, uses, technical features, and the
process of construction of psychological tests
2) To create awareness about measurement of intelligence and assessment of personality
3) To impart knowledge and understanding of the concepts in Statistics and the various
measures of Descriptive Statistics - their characteristics, uses, applications and methods of
calculation
4) To create a foundation for advanced learning of Psychological Testing, Assessment,
and Statistics
UNIT 1. NATURE & USE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
a) Uses & varieties of psychological tests

b) What is a psychological test?
c) Why control the use of psychological tests?
d) Test administration
e) Situational factors that affect test performance
f) Effects of training on test performance
UNIT 2. RELIABILITY
a) The correlation coefficient

b) Types of reliability
c) Reliability of speed tests
d) Dependence of reliability coefficients on the sample tested
e) Standard error of measurement
f) Reliability applied to mastery testing & cut-off scores
UNIT 3. VALIDITY
a) Evolving concepts of test validity

b) Content, description, procedures
c) Criterion-prediction procedures
d) Construct identifying procedures
UNIT 4: ITEM ANALYSIS
a) Item difficulty
b) Item Discrimination
c) Item bias
d) Cross validation
e) Differential item functioning
f) Explorations in item deviation
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UNIT 5. TYPES OF SCORES, TYPES OF SCALES, FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION
AND GRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONS
a) Continuous and discrete scores – meaning and difference; Nominal, ordinal,

interval and ratio scales of measurement
b) Preparing a Frequency Distribution; advantages and disadvantages of preparing a
frequency distribution; smoothed frequencies: method of running averages
c) Graphic representations: Frequency polygon, histogram, cumulative frequency
curve, ogive, polygon of smoothed frequencies (Unit 5-c is only for theoretical
understanding and questions; graphs are not to be drawn in the exam.)
UNIT 6. MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY
a) Calculation of mean, median and mode of a frequency distribution; The assumed

mean method for calculating the mean
b) Comparison of measures of central tendency: Merits, limitations, and uses of
mean, median and mode
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T.Y.B.A PSYCHOLOGY SEMESTER VI
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND STATISTICS – PAPER IV

(UAMAPSY604)
UNIT 1. ABILITY TESTING: INDIVIDUAL TESTS
a) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

b) The Wechsler Scales
c) The Kauffman scales
d) Differential Ability Scales
e) Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System
f) Other tests
UNIT 2. PERSONALITY TESTING: PROJECTIVE TECHNIQUES & SELF REPORT

PERSONALITY INVENTORIES
a) Nature of projective techniques

b) Inkblot techniques
c) Pictorial techniques
d) Verbal techniques
e) Evaluation of projective techniques
f) The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventories
g) Personality Inventory for Children
UNIT 3. APPLICATIONS OF TESTING
a) Education Testing
b) Types of educational tests
c) Occupational testing
d) Occupational use of tests
e) Personality testing in the workplace
f) Test use in clinical & counseling psychology
g) Neuropsychological assessment
h) Identifying specific learning disabilities
i) Behavioural assessment
j) Career assessment
k) Clinical judgement
l) Ethical and social considerations in testing
UNIT 4. PROBABILITY, NORMAL PROBABILITY CURVE AND STANDARD

SCORES
a) The concept of Probability; laws of Probability; Characteristics, importance and

applications of the Normal Probability Curve; Area under the Normal Curve
b) Skewness- positive and negative, causes of skewness, formula for calculation;
Kurtosis - meaning and formula for calculation
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c) Standard scores – z, T, Stanine; Linear and non-linear transformation; Normalised
Standard scores
UNIT 5. MEASURES OF VARIABILITY, PERCENTILES, AND PERCENTILE

RANKS
a. Calculation of 4 measures of variability: Range, Average Deviation, Quartile

Deviation and Standard Deviation
b. Comparison of 4 measures of variability: Merits, limitations, and uses
c. Percentiles – nature, merits, limitations, and uses; Calculation of Percentiles and
Percentile Ranks
UNIT 6. CORRELATION
a. Meaning and types of correlation – positive, negative and zero; Graphic

representations of correlation - Scatterplots
b. The steps involved in calculation of Pearson‟s product-moment correlation
coefficient
c. Calculation of rho by Spearman‟s rank-difference method; Uses and limitations of
correlation coefficient
d. Simple Regression and Multiple Regression
(Unit 6-b is only for theoretical understanding and questions, not for calculation in the
exam.)
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Book for study Semester V & VI
1) Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (2017). Psychological Testing. (7th ed.). Pearson Education,
Indian reprint 2002
2) Cohen, J. R., Swerdlik, M. E., & Sturman, E. D. (2013). Psychological Testing and
Assessment: An introduction to Tests and Measurement. (8th ed.). New York. McGraw-
Hill International edition. (Indian reprint 2015)
3) Mangal, S.K. (1987). Statistics in Psychology and Education. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Books for Reference

1. Aiken, L. R., & Groth-Marnat, G. (2006). Psychological Testing and Assessment.
(12th ed.). Pearson. Indian reprint 2009, by Dorling Kindersley, New Delhi
2. Aaron, A., Aaron, E. N., & Coups, E. J. (2006). Statistics for Psychology. (4th
ed.). Pearson Education, Indian reprint 2007
3. Cohen, J. R., Swerdlik, M. E., & Kumthekar, M. M. (2014). Psychological Testing
and Assessment: An introduction to Tests and Measurement. (7th ed.). New Delhi:
McGraw- Hill Education (India) Pvt Ltd., Indian adaptation
4. Gregory, R. J. (2013). Psychological Testing: History, Principles, and
Applications. (6th ed.). Pearson Indian reprint 2014, by Dorling Kindersley India
pvt ltd, New Delhi
5. Hoffman, E. (2002). Psychological Testing at Work. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-
Hill
6. Hogan, T. P. (2015). Psychological Testing: A Practical introduction. (3rd ed.).
John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey
7. Hollis-Sawyer, L.A., Thornton, G. C. III, Hurd, B., & Condon, M.E. (2009).
Exercises in Psychological Testing. (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education
8. Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2005). Psychological Testing – Principles,
Applications and Issues. (6th ed.). Wadsworth Thomson Learning, Indian reprint
2007
9. Kline, T.J.B. (2005). Psychological Testing: A Practical approach to design and
evaluation. New Delhi: Vistaar (Sage) publications
10. McBurney, D.H. (2001). Research Methods. (5th ed.). Bangalore: Thomson
Learning India
11. Miller, L.A., Lovler, R. L., & McIntire, S.A., (2013). Foundations of
Psychological Testing: A practical approach. (4th ed.). Sage publications
12. Minium, E. W., King, B. M., & Bear, G. (2001). Statistical Reasoning in
Psychology and Education. Singapore: John-Wiley
13. Urbina, S. (2014). Essentials of Psychological Testing. (2nd ed.). John Wiley &
Sons, New Jersey.
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Affiliated to the
Program : T.Y.B.A
Course : Abnormal Psychology (Paper V)
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T.Y.B.A Psychology Semester V
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER V) UAMAPSY505
Objectives:
1) To impart knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts in abnormal
Psychology and the theories about abnormality
2) To impart knowledge and understanding of the different psychological disorders –
their symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment
3) To create awareness about Mental Health problems in society
4) To create a foundation for higher education and a professional career in Clinical
Psychology
UNIT 1: UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
a) Defining mental disorder

b) History of psychopathology
c) Theoretical perspectives in abnormal psychology: Biological perspective,
Psychodynamic perspective, Cognitive behavioral perspective, socio-cultural
perspective
d) Diagnosis and Assessment: DSM: development, changes from DSM IV to DSM
V personality tests, neuropsychological assessments, culture and assessment
UNIT 2: ANXIETY, OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE, AND TRAUMA- AND

STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS
a) Clinical descriptions of anxiety disorders

b) Gender and sociocultural factors in the anxiety disorders
c) Common risk factors across the anxiety disorders
d) Etiology of anxiety disorders
e) Treatment of anxiety disorders
UNIT 3: DISSOCIATIVE AND SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDERS
a) Dissociative Disorders: Dissociation and memory, Dissociative Amnesia,

Depersonalization / Derealization, Dissociative Identity Disorder
b) Somatoform Disorders: Illness Anxiety Disorder, Functional Neurological
Disorder, Malingering, Factitious Disorder.
UNIT 4: DISORDERS OF CHILDHOOD AND LATE LIFE
a) Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

b) Autism
c) Learning Disabilities
d) Mental Retardation
e) Neurocognitive Disorder in late life: Dementia
f) Depression ---childhood and late life
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T.Y.B.A Psychology Semester VI
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER V) UAMAPSY605

UNIT 1: SCHIZOPHRENIA
a) Clinical Description of Schizophrenia

b) Etiology of Schizophrenia
c) Treatment of Schizophrenia
UNIT 2: MOOD DISORDERS
a) Clinical Descriptions of Mood Disorders

b) Etiology of Mood Disorders
c) Treatment of Mood Disorders
d) Suicide
UNIT 3: SEXUAL AND GENDER DYSPHORIA
a) Sexual Norms and Behaviour

b) Gender Dysphoria
c) The Paraphilias
d) Rape
UNIT 4. PERSONALITY DISORDERS
a) Classifying Personality Disorders

b) Odd/Eccentric Cluster
c) Dramatic/ Erratic Cluster
d) Anxious/ Fearful Cluster
e) Treatment of Personality Disorders
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Book for study Semesters V & VI
1. Kring, A.M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G.C., & Neale, J.M. (2013). Abnormal
Psychology. (12th ed.). International student version, John Wiley & Sons,
Singapore.
2. Barlow, D.H., & Durand, V.M. (2005). Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative
Approach. (4th ed.). New Delhi: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
3. Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2014). Abnormal Psychology. (6th ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Books for Reference

1. Beidel, D. C., Bulik, C. M., & Stanley, M.A. (2010). Abnormal Psychology. New
Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall
2. Bennet, P. (2003). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An Introductory Textbook.
Open University Press
3. Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., & Mineka, S., (2014). Abnormal Psychology. (16th
ed.). Pearson education
4. Dhanda, Amita. (2000). Legal Order and Mental Disorder. New Delhi, Sage
publications pvt ltd
5. Hecker, J.E., & Thorpe, G.L. (2005). Introduction to clinical Psychology: Science,
practice, and ethics. New Delhi, Pearson education, Indian reprint 2007.
6. Oltmanns, T. F., & Emery, R. E. (2010). Abnormal Psychology. 6th ed., New
Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall
7. Ray, W.J. (2013). Abnormal Psychology: neuroscience perspectives on human
behaviour and experience. Sage Publications, USA
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Affiliated to the
Program : T.Y.B.A
Course : Industrial/Organizational Psychology Paper VI
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INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER VI)

UAMAPSY506
Objectives:-
1. To impart knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and modern trends in the
field of Organizational Behaviour and to foster interest in the field.
2. To create awareness about the role and importance of Psychological factors and
processes in the world of work.
UNIT 1. WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR?
a) The importance of interpersonal skills
b) What managers do - management functions, roles, and skills
c) Enter organizational behavior; Disciplines that contribute to the OB field
d) Challenges and Opportunities for OB - Responding to globalization; managing work

force diversity; coping with “temporariness”; helping employees balance work–life
conflicts; creating a positive work environment; improving ethical behaviour
UNIT 2. ATTITUDES AND JOB SATISFACTION
a) Attitudes - Main components of attitudes; Major Job Attitudes
b) Job Satisfaction - Measuring job satisfaction. What causes job satisfaction? The impact
of satisfied and dissatisfied employees on the workplace
UNIT 3. MOTIVATION CONCEPTS
a) Defining Motivation; 4 early theories of motivation
b) Contemporary theories of motivation - Goal Setting Theory, Equity Theory/

Organizational justice, Expectancy Theory
UNIT 4. LEADERSHIP
a) What is Leadership? Trait theories, Behavioural theories

b) Contingency Theory – The Fiedler Model, Situational Leadership Theory, Path Goal
theory, Leader-Participation Model
c) Leader-Member Exchange theory
d) Charismatic Leadership and Transformational Leadership - Key characteristics of a
charismatic leader; dark side of charismatic leadership; characteristics of transactional
leaders; characteristics of transformational leaders
e) Leading for the future: Mentoring
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INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER VI)

UAMAPSY606
UNIT 1. UNDERSTANDING WORK TEAMS
a) Differences between groups and teams; Types of teams
b) Creating effective teams
c) Turning individuals into team players
d) Beware! Teams aren‟t always the answer
UNIT 2. CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION
a) Defining Conflict; transitions in conflict thought
b) The Conflict Process
c) Negotiation: Bargaining strategies; the negotiation process
UNIT 3. COMMUNICATIONS
a) Functions, Process & Direction of Communication

b) Interpersonal and organizational communication
c) Choice of communication channel; persuasive communications
d) Barriers to effective communications & Global Implications for Managers
UNIT 4. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
a) Forces for Change
b) Work Stress and its Management
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Books for study Semesters V & VI
1) Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2016). Organizational Behavior. (17th ed.). New
Delhi: Pearson Education, Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
2) Luthans, F. (2013). Organisational behaviour: An evidence –based approach.
Tata McGraw Hill
Books for Reference
1) Hersey Paul, Blanchard Kenneth & Johnson Dewey (10th Ed) Management of
Organizational Behavior
2) Aquinas, P. G. (2013). Organisational Behavior Concepts Realities Application
and Challenges. (2nd ed.) New Delhi: Excel Books
3) Ashliegh, A. M. (2012). The psychology of people in organizations. Pearson
Education
4) Baltus, R. (2012). Personal psychology for work and life. Tata McGraw Hill
5) Dash, C. (2013). Organisational behavior. New Delhi: International Book House
6) Gibson, J. L., Ivancevich, J. M., & Konopaske, R.(2013). Organisations:
Behaviour, Structure, Processes. Tata McGraw Hill
7) Greenberg, J. (2013). Behaviour in organizations (10th ed.). PHI Learning Private
Limited.
8) McShane, S. L., Glinow, M. A., Sharma, R. R. (2012) Organisational behavior.
(5th ed.): Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
9) Pareek, U. & Khanna, S. (2011). Understanding organizational behavior. Oxford
University Press
10) Rajendra, P. Maheshwari, J. & Mahajan, P. (2012). Business organization
management. (2nd Revised ed.) New Delhi: International Book House.
11) Riggio, R. (2012). Introduction to industrial and organizational psychology.
Pearson Education
12) Schultz, D. & Schultz,S.(2013). Psychology and work today. Pearson
13) Shankar, M. (2013). Organizational behavior. International Book House
14) Sharma, S. (2013). Organisational behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
15) Singh, K. (2012). Organizational behavior text and cases. New Delhi: Pearson
Education.
16) Skopec Eric, Smith Dayle (1998) How to use Team Building to foster Innovation
throughout your organisation. Contemporary books
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Affiliated to the
Program : T.Y.B.A
Course : Cognitive Psychology (Paper VII)
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COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER VII) UAMAPSY507

Objectives:
1) To impart knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of Cognitive
Psychology and the basic Cognitive processes
2) To create awareness about the various applications of Cognitive processes in everyday
life and a foundation to enable understanding of their applications in other fields - Social,
Educational, Industrial, Abnormal, Counseling, Sports, Health, Education, and Neuro-
Psychology
3) To provide the theoretical orientation and background for the courses on Practicum in
Cognitive Processes
4) To create a foundation for higher education and a career in the field of Cognitive
Psychology
UNIT 1: THE INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE TO COGNITION
a. The philosophical approach

b. The neuroscience approach (Brain)
c. The evolutionary approach
d. The linguistic approach
e. The artificial intelligence approach
UNIT 2: PERCEPTION AND PATTERN RECOGNITION
a. Theories of perception
b. Bottom-up processes
c. Top-Down processes
d. Deficits in perception
UNIT 3: ATTENTION
a. Selective Vs. Divided attention

b. Automatic Vs. Controlled attention
c. When our attention fails
UNIT 4: MEMORY
a. Models of memory
b. Constructive nature of memory
c. Distortions in memory
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COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (PAPER VII) UAMAPSY607

UNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE
a. Declarative Knowledge
b. Non-declarative knowledge
c. Concepts and categorization
UNIT 2: PROBLEM –SOLVING
a. Types of problems
b. Approaches to problem-solving
c. Blocks to problem solving
UNIT 3: VISUAL IMAGERY
a. Nature of imagery: principles and criticisms
b. Brain and imagery
c. Empirical investigation
d. Mental rotation and scanning
UNIT 4: INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN COGNITION:
a. Skills and abilities
b. Cognitive styles
c. Learning styles
d. Age, culture, and gender differences
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1. Galotti, K.M. (2014). Cognitive Psychology: In and Out of the Laboratory. (5th
ed.). Sage Publications (Indian reprint 2015)
2. Sternberg, R.J. (2009). Applied Cognitive Psychology: Perceivnig, Learning, and
Remembering. New Delhi: Cengage learning India, Indian reprint 2009
3. Freidenberg, J., & Silverman, G. (2006) Cognitive Science Introduction to the
Study of Mind. SAGE Publications
Books for Reference
1. Goldstein, E. B. (2011). Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and

Everyday Experience (3rd edi.). Wadsworth/ Thomson Learning.
2. Ashcraft, M. H. &. Radvansky, G. A. (2009). Cognition. (5th ed), Prentice Hall,
Pearson education
3. Francis, G., Neath, I., & VanHorn, D. (2008). Coglab 2.0 on a CD. Wadsworth
Cengage Learning, international student edition
4. Galotti, K.M. (2008). Cognitive Psychology: Perception, Attention, and Memory.
Wadsworth New Delhi: Cengage Learning
5. Goldstein, E. B. (2007). Psychology of sensation and perception. New Delhi:
Cengage learning India, Indian reprint 2008
6. Matlin, M.W. (1995). Cognition. 3rd ed., Bangalore: Prism Books pvt. ltd.
7. Matlin, M.W. (2013). Cognitive Psychology, 8th ed., international student version,
John Wiley & sons
8. Reed, S. K. (2004). Cognition: Theory and Applications. (6th ed.), Wadsworth/
Thomson Learning
9. Robinson-Riegler, B., & Robinson-Riegler, G. L. (2008). Cognitive Psychology –
Applying the science of the Mind. (2nd ed.). Pearson Education. New Delhi:
Indian edition by Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
10. Srinivasan, N., Gupta, A.K., & Pandey, J. (Eds). (2008). Advances in Cognitive
Science. Volume 1, New Delhi, Sage publications
11. Solso, R.L., Maclin, O.H., & Maclin, M.K. (2013). Cognitive Psychology.
Pearson education, New Delhi, first Indian reprint 2014
12. Surprenant, A.M., Francis, G., & Neath, I. (2005). Coglab Reader. Thomson
Wadsworth
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Affiliated to the
Program : T.Y.B.A
Course : Practicals in Cognitive Processes & Psychological Testing
(Paper VIII)
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T.Y.B.A Psychology Semester V & VI
PRACTICALS IN COGNITIVE PROCESSES AND

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING (Paper VIII)
UAMAPSY508 & UAMAPSY608
Objectives
1. To introduce the students to Experimentation through exposure to and experience of

experimental designs, methodology and conduct of experiments, statistical analysis,
interpretation and discussion of data.
2. To introduce the students to Psychological Testing: administration, scoring and

interpretation of test scores as well as a procedural understanding of concepts related to
psychological testing
3. To familiarize the students with computer-based experiments (Coglab) and sensitize

them to aspects of control, precision of exposure and measurement
4. To stimulate interest in the process of scientific inquiry with an analytical attitude and
to create a foundation for advanced Experimentation and Research in Psychology and
applications of advanced Statistical techniques.
Semester 5 (6 lectures per week per Batch of 8 students)

a. Orientation into Experimentation and Statistics in Psychological Research
b. Two Experiments in Cognitive Processes to be conducted and Group data to be
collected and analyzed using appropriate inferential statistics
c. Design an experiment
d. Two Computer-based Experiment (Coglab)
Semester 6 (6 lectures per week per Batch of 8 students)
a. Two Experiments in Cognitive Processes to be conducted and Group data to be

collected and analysed using appropriate inferential statistics
b. Two Psychological Tests
c. APA format for research publications
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Books for reference Semesters V & VI
1) Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (1997). Psychological Testing. (7th ed.). Pearson Education,
New Delhi, first Indian reprint 2002
2) Aaron, A., Aaron, E. N., & Coups, E. J. (2006). Statistics for Psychology. (4th ed.).
Pearson Education, Indian reprint 2007
3) Carver, R. H., & Nash, J. G. (2009). Data Analysis with SPSS version 16.
Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, first Indian reprint 2009
4) Cohen, B. H. (2013). Explaining Psychological Statistics (4th ed.). New Jersey. John
Wiley & sons
5) Cohen, J. R., Swerdlik, M. E., & Sturman, E. D. (2013). Psychological Testing and
Assessment: An introduction to Tests and Measurement. (8th ed.). New York.
McGrawHill International edition. (Indian reprint 2015)
6) Elmes, D.G., Kantowitz, B.H., & Roediger, H.L. (1999) Research Methods in
Psychology. (6th ed.). Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning
7) Francis, G., Neath, I., & VanHorn, D. (2008). Coglab 2.0 on a CD. Wadsworth
Cengage Learning, International student edition
8) Garrett, H.E. (1973). Statistics in Psychology and Education (6th ed.) Bombay: Vakils,
Feffer, and Simons Pvt. Ltd.
9) Guilford, J. P. (1954). Psychometric Methods (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
10) Guilford, J.P. Fruchter, B. (1973). Fundamental statistics in psychology and

education. (5th ed.) New York : McGraw-Hill
11) Goldstein, E. B. (2005). Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and

Everyday Experience. Wadsworth/ Thomson Learning
12) Gaur, A. J., & Gaur, S. S. (2009). Statistical Methods for Practice and Research: A
Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS. 2 nd ed., Response books, Sage Publications
13) Harris, P. (2008). Designing and Reporting Experiments in Psychology. 3 rd ed.,

Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education
14) Heppner, P. P., Wampold, B. E., & Kivlighan, D. M. Jr. (2007). Counseling research.
Brooks/ Cole, Indian reprint 2008 by Cengage Learning, New Delhi
15) Hollis-Sawyer, L.A., Thornton, G. C. III, Hurd, B., & Condon, M.E. (2009).
Exercises in Psychological Testing. (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education
16) Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2005). Psychological Testing – Principles,

Applications and Issues. (6th ed.). Wadsworth Thomson Learning, Indian reprint 2007
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17) McBurney, D. H. (2001). Research Methods. (5th ed.). Bangalore: Thomson Learning
India
18) Mangal, S. K. (1987). Statistics in Psychology and Education. New Delhi : Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
19) Martin, D. W. (2004). Doing Psychology Experiments. (6th ed.). Belmont: Thomson
Wadsworth
20) Matlin, M. W. (1995). Cognition. 3 rd ed., Bangalore: Prism Books pvt. ltd.
1) King, B. M., Rosopa, P. J., &. Minium, E. W., (2011). Statistical Reasoning in the
Behavoiral sciences, John Wiley & sons
22) Minium, E. W., King, B. M., & Bear, G. (2001). Statistical Reasoning in Psychology
and Education. Singapore: John-Wiley
23) Pareek, U. (2003). Training Instruments in HRD and OD (2nd ed.), Tata McGraw-
Hill Publishing Company, Mumbai
24) Snodgrass, J. G., Levy-Berger G. V., & Haydon, M. (1985). Human Experimental
Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
25) Solso, R. L., & McLin, M. K. (2002). Experimental Psychology: A case approach. 7
th ed., Allyn Bacon, Pearson Education New Delhi, Indian reprint 2003
26) Steinberg, W. J. (2008). Statistics Alive! Los Angeles: Sage Publications, Inc.
27) Surprenant, A.M., Francis, G., & Neath, I. (2005). Coglab Reader. Thomson
Wadsworth
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Program : T.Y.B.A
Course : Counselling Psychology (Paper IX)
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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (Paper IX) – UAMAPSY509
Objectives: -
1. To impart knowledge and understanding of the nature, process, goals, techniques,
ethical issues and major theories in Counseling Psychology
2. To generate interest in the various applications and fields of counseling
3. To create a foundation for higher education in Counseling and a career as a
professional counselor
UNIT 1. PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF

COUNSELING
a) Meaning of „Profession‟, „Counseling‟, „Guidance‟ and „Psychotherapy‟; The

personality and background of the counselor – negative motivators, personal qualities,
maintaining effectiveness; The 3 levels of helping relationships; Attribution and
systematic framework of the counselor – attributes, systems of counseling; Engaging in
professional counseling-related activities – continuing education, supervision, advocacy
and social justice, portfolios
b) Definitions of Ethics, Morality, and Law; ethics and counseling; professional codes of
ethics and standards; making ethical decisions; educating counselors in ethical decision
making; ethics in specific counseling situations; multiple relationships; working with
counselors who may act unethically
c) Mental Heath Care Act (2017) and the POCSO Act (2012)
UNIT 2. BUILDING A COUNSELING RELATIONSHIP
a) The six factors that influence the counseling process

b) Types of initial interviews; conducting the initial interview
c) Exploration and the identification of goals
UNIT 3. WORKING IN A COUNSELING RELATIONSHIP
a) Various counselor skills in the understanding and action phases

b) Transference and counter-transference; the real relationship
UNIT 4. CLOSING COUNSELING RELATIONSHIPS
a) Function, timing of and issues in closing counseling relationships; resistance to closing;

premature closing; counselor-initiated closing; ending on a positive note; issues related to
closing - follow-up and referral
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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (Paper IX) – UAMAPSY609
UNIT 1. COUNSELING IN MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND WITH DIVERSE

POPULATIONS
a) Counseling across culture and ethnicity; defining culture and multicultural counseling;
history of multicultural counseling; difficulties and issues in multicultural counseling;
international counseling
b) Counseling aged populations; gender-based counseling; counseling and sexual

orientation; counseling and spirituality
UNIT 2. PSYCHOANALYTIC, ADLERIAN, AND HUMANISTIC THEORIES OF

COUNSELING
a) Theory; importance of theory; theory into practice
b) Psychoanalytic theories, Adlerian theory, Humanistic theories
UNIT 3. BEHAVIORAL, COGNITIVE, SYSTEMIC, BRIEF, AND CRISIS THEORIES

OF COUNSELING
a) Behavioral counseling; Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral counseling
b) Systems theories; Brief counseling approaches; Crisis and trauma counseling

approaches
UNIT 4. GROUPS IN COUNSELING AND CURRENT TRENDS IN COUNSELING
a) A brief history of groups; misperceptions and realities about groups; the place of
groups in counseling; benefits, drawbacks and types of groups
b) Theoretical approaches in conducting groups; stages and issues in groups; Qualities of

effective group leaders; the future of group work
c) Current trends in Counseling - Dealing with violence, trauma and crises; promoting
wellness; concern for social justice and advocacy; greater emphasis on use of technology
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1) Gladding, S. T. (2017). Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession. (7th Ed.).

Pearson Education. New Delhi: Indian subcontinent version by Dorling
Kindersley India pvt ltd.
2) Corey, G. (2005). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (7th
ed.). Stamford, CT: Brooks/Cole
3) Welfel, E. R., & Patterson, L. E. (2005). The Counseling Process: A Multi-
theoretical Integrative Approach. (6th ed.). Thomson Brooks/ Cole
Books for reference
1. Corey, G. (2008). Group Counseling. Brooks/Cole. First Indian reprint 2008 by

Cengage Learning India
2. Nystul, M.S. (2016). Introduction to Counseling An Art & Science Perspective
(5th Ed). SAGE Publications, Singapore.
3. Arulmani, G., & Nag-Arulmani, S. (2004). Career Counseling – a handbook. New
Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill
4. Capuzzi, D., & Gross, D. R. (2007). Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theories and
Interventions. (4th ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. First Indian reprint 2008 by Dorling
5. Capuzzi, D., & Gross, D. R. (2009). Introduction to the Counseling Profession.
(5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education
6. Cormier, S. & Nurius, P.S. (2003). Interviewing and change strategies for
helpers: Fundamental skills and cognitive behavioural interventions. Thomson
Brooks/Cole
7. Dryden, W., & Reeves, A. (Eds). (2008). Key issues for Counselling in Action. 2nd
ed. London: Sage publications
8. Gelso, C.J., & Fretz, B.R. (2001). Counseling Psychology: Practices, Issues, and
Intervention. First Indian reprint 2009 by Cengage Learning India
9. Gibson, R.L., & Mitchell, M.H. (2008). Introduction to Counseling and Guidance.
7th ed., Pearson Education, Dorling Kindersley India, New Delhi
10. Heppner, P. P., Wampold, B. E., & Kivlighan, D. M. Jr. (2007). Counseling
research. Brooks/ Cole, Indian reprint 2008 by Cengage Learning, New Delhi
11. Jena, S.P.K. (2008). Behaviour Therapy: Techniques, research, and applications.
Sage publications, New Delhi
12. Kinara, A. K. (2008). Guidance and Counseling. Pearson, New Delhi: Dorling
13. McLeod, J. (2009). An Introduction to Counseling. (4th ed.). Open University
Press/ McGraw-Hill Higher Education
14. Nelson-Jones, R. (2008). Basic Counselling Skills: A helper’s manual. 2nd ed.,
Sage South Asia edition
15. Nelson-Jones, R. (2009). Introduction to Counselling Skills: Text and Activities.
3rd ed., London: Sage publications
16. Nugent, F.A., & Jones, K.D. (2009). Introduction to the Profession of Counseling.
(5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education
17. Rao, N. S. (1991). Counseling and Guidance. (2nd ed.). New Delhi: Tata
McGraw-Hill. (17th reprint – 2004)
18. Simmons, J. & Griffiths, R. (2009). CBT for Beginners. London: Sage
publications.
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(AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated to the
Program : T.Y.B.Com
Course : Applied Component –
Psychology of Human Behaviour at Work
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PREAMBLE
The revised T.Y.B.Com syllabus is proposed with utmost care and consideration.
as generate awareness of recent developments in the field of Organizational
Psychology in India.
The 02 courses of theory (Semester-V & Semester-VI together) are compulsory to

the students opting for Psychology as a subject at the T.Y.B.Com level. These
courses are:-
1. UCMAPHB508 (Semester V)
2. UCMAPHB608 (Semester VI)
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T.Y.B.Com Semester V
Psychology of Human Behaviour at Work (Applied Component) -

UCMAPHB508
Objectives:-
1. To impart knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and modern trends in the
field of Psychology of Human Behaviour at Work and to foster interest in the field.
2. To create awareness about the role and importance of Psychological factors and
processes in the world of work.
UNIT 1. WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR?
a) The importance of interpersonal skills

b) What managers do - management functions, roles, and skills
c) Enter organizational behavior; Disciplines that contribute to the OB field
d) Challenges and Opportunities for OB - Responding to globalization; managing work
force diversity; coping with “temporariness”; helping employees balance work–life
conflicts; creating a positive work environment; improving ethical behaviour
UNIT 2. ATTITUDES AND JOB SATISFACTION
a) Attitudes - Main components of attitudes; Major Job Attitudes

b) Job Satisfaction - Measuring job satisfaction. What causes job satisfaction? The impact
of satisfied and dissatisfied employees on the workplace
UNIT 3. MOTIVATION CONCEPTS
a) Defining Motivation; 4 early theories of motivation

b) Contemporary theories of motivation - Goal Setting Theory, Equity Theory/
Organizational justice, Expectancy Theory
UNIT 4. LEADERSHIP
a) What is Leadership? Trait theories, Behavioural theories

b) Contingency Theory – The Fiedler Model, Situational Leadership Theory, Path Goal
theory, Leader-Participation Model
c) Leader-Member Exchange theory
d) Charismatic Leadership and Transformational Leadership - Key characteristics of a
charismatic leader; dark side of charismatic leadership; characteristics of transactional
leaders; characteristics of transformational leaders
e) Leading for the future: Mentoring
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T.Y.B.Com Semester VI
Psychology of Human Behaviour at Work (Applied Component) –

UCMAPHB608
UNIT 1. UNDERSTANDING WORK TEAMS
a) Differences between groups and teams; Types of teams
b) Creating effective teams
c) Turning individuals into team players
d) Beware! Teams aren‟t always the answer
UNIT 2. CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION
a) Defining Conflict; transitions in conflict thought
b) The Conflict Process
c) Negotiation: Bargaining strategies; the negotiation process
UNIT 3. COMMUNICATIONS
a) Functions, Process & Direction of Communication

b) Interpersonal and organizational communication
c) Choice of communication channel; persuasive communications
d) Barriers to effective communications & Global Implications for Managers
UNIT 4. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
a) Forces for Change
b) Work Stress and its Management
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1. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2016). Organizational Behavior. (17th ed.). New
Delhi: Pearson Education, Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
2. Luthans, F. (2013). Organisational behaviour: An evidence –based approach.
Tata McGraw Hill
Books for Reference
1. Hersey Paul, Blanchard Kenneth & Johnson Dewey (10th Ed) Management of
Organizational Behavior
2. Aquinas, P. G. (2013). Organisational Behavior Concepts Realities Application
and Challenges. (2nd ed.) New Delhi: Excel Books
3. Ashliegh, A. M. (2012). The psychology of people in organizations. Pearson
Education
4. Baltus, R. (2012). Personal psychology for work and life. Tata McGraw Hill
5. Dash, C. (2013). Organisational behavior. New Delhi: International Book House
6. Gibson, J. L., Ivancevich, J. M., & Konopaske, R.(2013). Organisations:
Behaviour, Structure, Processes. Tata McGraw Hill
7. Greenberg, J. (2013). Behaviour in organizations (10th ed.). PHI Learning Private
Limited.
8. McShane, S. L., Glinow, M. A., Sharma, R. R. (2012) Organisational behavior.
(5th ed.): Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
9. Pareek, U. & Khanna, S. (2011). Understanding organizational behavior. Oxford
University Press
10. Rajendra, P. Maheshwari, J. & Mahajan, P. (2012). Business organization
management. (2nd Revised ed.) New Delhi: International Book House.
11. Riggio, R. (2012). Introduction to industrial and organizational psychology.
Pearson Education
12. Schultz, D. & Schultz,S.(2013). Psychology and work today. Pearson
13. Shankar, M. (2013). Organizational behavior. International Book House
14. Sharma, S. (2013). Organisational behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
15. Singh, K. (2012). Organizational behavior text and cases. New Delhi: Pearson
Education.
16. Skopec Eric, Smith Dayle (1998) How to use Team Building to foster Innovation
throughout your organisation. Contemporary books
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

The 02 courses of theory (Semester-I & Semester-II together) are compulsory to

COURSE CREDITS AND

Unit II The Biological Perspective 15 lectures

Unit III Learning 15 lectures

UAMAPSY201 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (Credits = 3)

Unit II Motivation and Emotions 15 Lectures

Unit III Theories of Personality 15 Lectures

Unit IV Positive Psychology 15 Lectures

N.B.-The theory period shall be of 48 minutes duration. Theory

Introduction to Psychology – Semester I

UNIT I: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY

UNIT II: THE BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

UNIT IV: MEMORY

Introduction to Psychology – Semester II

UNIT I: COGNITION: THINKING, INTELLIGENCE AND LANGUAGE

a) How People Think

UNIT II: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

a) Approaches to Understanding Motivation

UNIT III: THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

a) Introduction to Positive Psychology

1. Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2018). Psychology.5th edition. New Jersey:

Books for Reference

1. Feldman, R.S. (2013). Understanding Psychology.11thedi. New York: McGraw

The 02 courses of theory (Semester-III & Semester-IV together) are compulsory to

Unit III ATTITUDES 11

Unit IV STEREOTYPE, PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION 12

UAMAPSY401 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credits = 3)

GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS 12

N.B.-The theory period shall be of 48 minutes duration. Theory

Social Psychology – Semester III

UNIT 1: INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

UNIT 2: THE SELF IN THE SOCIAL WORLD

a) Attitude formation--- classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning,

UNIT 4: STEREOTYPE, PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION

UNIT 1: SOCIAL INFLUENCE

a) Conformity: Empirical studies, gender, group, limitations

UNIT 2: PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

a) Perspectives on aggression--- biological, drive theory, learned behaviour, modern

UNIT 4: GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS

Books for References

The 02 courses of theory (Semester-III & Semester-IV together) are compulsory to

COURSE CREDITS AND

Unit II The start of life- prenatal development and birth 10 lectures

Unit III Infancy 10 lectures

Unit IV Preschool years 10 lectures

Unit V Middle childhood 05 lectures

UAMAPSY402 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Credits = 3)

Unit I Adolescence 05 lectures

Unit II Early adulthood 10 lectures

Unit III Middle adulthood 10 lectures

Unit IV Late adulthood 10 lectures

Unit V Death and dying 10 lectures

N.B.-The theory period shall be of 48 minutes duration. Theory

Human Development – Semester III

1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and modern trends in Developmental

UNIT I: AN INTRODUCTION TO LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT

a) An orientation to lifespan development

a) Earliest Development – Genes and chromosomes, multiple births, basics of

UNIT III: INFANCY