CHRIST UNIVERSITY BANGALORE 29 UNDERGRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE The Psychology subject seeks to introduce the students to various psychological processes and familiarize them with different branches of psychology with a view to developing a holistic outlook towards life and prepare them for a great career ahead. The major area of emphasis would be as follows: -Interdisciplinary focus with inputs from the departments of Zoology, Sociology, English, Statistics, and Management. -Specialization in Abnormal Psychology and Organizational Behaviour, which widens the student s scope for further studies. -Imparting the basic skills required for a counselor. -Application of Psychology to industrial problems through the use of intelligence and aptitude tests as used in selection and training. -Studying the effects of group membership on individual behaviour. -Studying the various behavioral changes that occur with age throughout the life span. -Developing an in-depth knowledge of various theories and models of normal and abnormal psychological functioning. -Developing an understanding of and sensitivity to one s own personality and psychological dynamics so that one can get to know oneself better and care for better psychological well- being of oneself and of others. Department of Psychology UG 1
COURSE STRUCTURE PSYCHOLOGY UG Christ University, Bangalore 29. I SEMESTER Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 131 Basic Psychological Processes-1 4 100 3 PSY 151 Practical 1 2 50 1 II SEMESTER Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 231 Basic Psychological Processes-2 4 100 3 PSY 251 Practical 2 2 50 1 III SEMESTER Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 331 Lifespan Psychology 4 100 3 PSY 351 Practical 3 2 50 1 IV SEMESTER Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 431 Basic Social Psychology 4 100 3 PSY 451 Practical 4 2 50 1 V SEMESTER Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 531 Abnormal psychology 4 100 3 PSY 532 Industrial and Organizational 4 100 3 Psychology PSY 551 Practical Paper A (Personality)-1 2 50 1 PSY 552 Practical Paper B (Aptitude)-1 2 50 1 VI SEMESTER Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 631 Counseling Psychology 4 100 3 PSY 632 Consumer Psychology 4 100 3 PSY 651 Practical Paper A (Personality)-2 2 50 1 PSY 652 Practical Paper B (Aptitude)-2 2 50 1 Total semesters I, II, III, IV, V, & VI 1200 32 CERTIFICATE COURSE Course Code Title Hours Marks Credits PSY 201 Psychology and Health 45 -- 2 PSY 501 Team Building 45 -- 2 PSY 201 Personality Development 45 -- 2 PSY 201 Foundations of Organizational behaviour 45 -- 2 and Organizational Management PSY 601 Psychological Statistics Department of Psychology UG 2
COURSE CODE: PSY 131 1. INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY I YEAR B.A. I SEMESTER BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES-I The study of Basic Psychological processes is an introductory course that gives an understanding to the field of Psychology. This course will provide students with an introduction to the key concepts, theories, and research methods in psychology. It also focuses on various aspects of Psychology connected to Biology and Behaviour, Cognitive processes, learning intelligence and Psychology of Individual differences. 2. COURSE OBJECTIVE: This paper is an introductory course that initiates the student into the world of Psychology. It gives a brief historical sketch of the science of psychology and a glimpse into the methods used in psychology. It also provides knowledge about the biological foundations of behaviour, processes underlying sensation, perception, cognition, and memory. The paper has Practicalss based on the processes discussed in theory thus giving students a hand on experience about the application of the theory. 3. DURATION: The paper will be dealt topically in the I semester and is offered to the Ist semester students. The number of hours offered to this course this semester is 60 hours. 4. ELIGIBILITY: It will be offered to all, I semester / I year students of JPENG/ FEP/ PSECO/ PSENG 5. COURSE STRUCTURE Semester Subject/ Papers Code Maximum Marks I BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES -I Total Hours Credit Teaching Methodology PSY 131 100 60 3 Lecture Audio visual 6. CIA CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - METHODOLOGY / EVALUATION CIA I Written Assignment - Total Marks 20 CIA II Midsemester Theory paper - Total marks 50 CIA III Practical Assignment - Total marks 20 CIA I + II + III = 90 / 100 = 45 / 50 Attendance = 5 Total = 100 = 50 7. EXAMINATION SYSTEM Question paper pattern Section A objective 2 marks Section B Short answers 5 marks Section C Essay Answer 10 marks Department of Psychology UG 3
COURSE CODE: PSY 131 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY I YEAR B.A. -I SEMESTER BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES-I Christ University, Bangalore 29. 4 hrs / 100 Marks / 3 credits Total no of hrs/sem: 60 MODULE I: INTRODUCTION (10 hours) Definition and goals of Psychology, Role of a psychologist in society, Modern perspectives-biological, Psychodynamic, Behaioristic, Gestalt, Cognitive, Cross cultural, Humanistic and Evolutionary perspective. Methods: Experimental, Observation, Questionnaire and Inventories, Interview, Clinical case study. MODULE II: BIOLOGY & BEHAVIOUR Neurons: Structure of neurons, neural impulse, synapse and neurotransmitters. Nervous system: Central and peripheral nervous systems. Cerebral cortex: Structure and psychological importance in Thought and Language, Significance of left and right brain, Split brain. Effects of hormones on behavior. (14hours) MODULE III: SENSORY PERCEPTUAL PROCESSES (14hours) Sensation: Basic concepts: Processes in sensation, Types of senses- visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, vestibular, kinesthetic and organic senses, Sensory adaptation-advantages and disadvantages, Integration of senses, Sensory threshold, Perception: Understanding perception, Gestalt laws of organization, Process of perception (depth perception, constancy, movement.) Correlates of perception-awareness, set, motives, needs, learning and attention. Illusion.Subliminal perception. Extra sensory perception MODULE IV: MEMORY AND FORGETTING (12 hours) Basic processes- Encoding, Storage, Retrieval. Sensory-Iconic memory and Echoic memory. STM-Working memory, Serial position curve, Rehearsal, Chunking, LTM-Modules of memory-declarative, Procedural, Semantic, Episodic memory, Associative models-explicit and Implicit memory, Retrieval cues, State dependent and Context dependent memory, Tip of the tongue phenomena, Flash bulb memory, Levels of processing, Constructive processes in memory, Schemas, Forgetting-Decay theory, Interference theory, Prospective memory, Absence of retrieval cues, Memory dysfunctions. Improving memory-mnemonic strategies Department of Psychology UG 4
MODULE V: COGNITIVE PROCESSES Attention: Definition, Characteristics, Selective attention and Divided attention. Process of thinking, Types- Reasoning-types, Problem solving, Decision making, Creative thinking, Concept formation. Language and thinking, Imagery and thinking (10 hours) COURSE TEXT: Feldman R.S: Understanding Psychology, IV edition, (1996) McGraw Hill. India. Morgan, King, Weiss and Schopler, Introduction to Psychology, VII edition, (1989) McGraw Hill, India Swarnalatha Iyer, Introduction to Psychology I edition -(2006), Premier publishing company, India. BOOKS FOR REFERENCE: Robert.A.Baron, Psychology, III edition (1995) Prentice Hall India. Hilgard, Atkinson and Atkinson, Introduction to Psychology (1975) Oxford IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd. Wayne Weiten, Psychology-Themes and variations, IV edition, Brooks/ Cole Publishing Co. Department of Psychology UG 5
PRACTICALS 1 COURSE CODE: PSY 151 / 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester : 30 List of experiments: (Choose any five per semester) 1. Effect of cueing on recall 2. Retinal colour zones 3. Test on working memory 4. Test on verbal &non-verbal creativity 5. Muller lyer illusion 6. Stroop effect 7. Strategies in problem solving 8. Two point threshold 9. Effect of chunking on recall. 10. Expt.on the effect of serial position on recall. NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments. STATISTICS: Measures of central tendency for ungrouped and grouped data using short method only. The marks distribution for the end semester practical exams Introduction: 2x2 Plan & procedure: 4x2 Conduction: 5x2 Discussion: 6x2 Viva: 3x2 Statistics: 5x2_ 50/2 (total marks: 25) PROJECT: Using any relevant and standardized questionnaire / inventory. Question paper pattern is given at the end Department of Psychology UG 6
COURSE CODE: PSY 231 1. INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY I YEAR B.A. II SEMESTER BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES-II The study of Basic Psychological processes II is an continuation that gives an understanding to the field of Psychology. 2. COURSE OBJECTIVE: The paper is a continuation of the study of the psychological processes discussed in PSY231.Here the process of motivation, emotion and learning are discussed. The student is introduced to the psychology of individual differences, personality and altered states of consciences 3. DURATION: The paper will be dealt topically in the II semester and is offered to the IInd semester students. The number of hours offered to this course this semester is 60 hours. 4. ELIGIBILITY: It will be offered to all, II semester / I year students of JPENG/ FEP/ PSECO/ PSENG 5. COURSE STRUCTURE Semester Subject/ Papers Code Maximum Marks II BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES -II Total Hours Credit Teaching Methodology PSY 231 100 60 3 Lecture Audio visual 6. CIA CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - METHODOLOGY / EVALUATION CIA I Written Assignment - Total Marks 20 CIA II Midsemester Theory paper - Total marks 50 CIA III Practical Assignment - Total marks 20 CIA I + II + III = 90 / 100 = 45 / 50 Attendance = 5 Total = 100 = 50 7. EXAMINATION SYSTEM Question paper pattern Section A objective 2 marks Section B Short answers 5 marks Section C Essay Answer 10 marks Department of Psychology UG 7
COURSE CODE: PSY 231 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY I YEAR B.A. - II SEMESTER BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES II Christ University, Bangalore 29. 4 hrs / 100 Marks / 3 credits Total no of hrs/sem: 60 MODULE I: LEARNING (12 hours) Definition. Classical conditioning-basics of conditioning, Basic processes-extinction, Spontaneous recovery, Generalization, Discrimination, Higher order conditioning, Criticisms and significance of Classical conditioning. Operant conditioning-thorndike s law of effect, Basics of Operant conditioning, Reinforcement- Primary, Secondary, Positive, Negative. Punishment-pros and cons. Schedules of reinforcement. Processes-Generalization, Discrimination, Shaping, Chaining. Significance of operant conditioning. Cognitive learning: Latent learning, Observational learning, Insight learning. MODULE II: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION (12 hours) Motivation: Meaning, Approaches-Instinct, Drive reduction, Arousal, Incentive, Cognitive, Humanistic- Maslow s Need hierarchy. Types-Physiological Motivation [Hunger, Thirst, Sex, Maternal drive], Psychological motivation [Achievement, Affiliation, Power, Parenting] Emotion: Meaning, Physiological basis of emotions. Theories-James Lange Theory, Cannon Bard Theory, Cognitive Theory. Emotional Expression MODULE III: PSYCHOLOGY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (12 hours) Concepts and nature of Individual differences. Intelligence: Theories of intelligence- factor and cognitive theories. Characteristics of Intelligence tests, Types of Intelligence tests, Determinants of Intelligence: Genetic, Environmental influences. Gender Difference: Biological basis of gender difference, Sex difference in brain structure and cognitive processes, Role of hormones in gender related behaviour, Gender differences in social behaviour, Gender Differences in psychological adjustment, Factor or sources of gender differences MODULE IV: PERSONALITY: (12 hours) Definition. Approaches Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Dispositional and Behavioral approach Assessment of Personality Questionnaire, Rating Scales and Projective tests Characteristics, Advantages and disadvantages. Department of Psychology UG 8
MODULE V : ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS (12 hours) Consciousness: Nature, Waking, Sleep and daydreaming. Biological Rhythms: Circadian, Ultradian and Intradian, Sleep stages. Dreams-content, links between dreams and waking. Culture and dreams. Hypnosis: Meaning, Induction and Susceptibility, Hypnotic phenomena, stages. Meditation: Meaning, Short term and long-term effects of meditation, Transcendental meditation. COURSE TEXT: Feldman R.S.Understanding Psychology, IV edition, (1996) McGraw Hill. India. Morgan, King, Weiss and Schopler, Introduction to Psychology, VII edition, (1989) McGraw Hill, India. Swarnalatha Iyer, Introduction to Psychology I edition -(2006), Premier publishing company, India. BOOKS FOR REFERENCE: Robert.A.Baron, Psychology, III edition (1995) Prentice Hall India. Hilgard, Atkinson and Atkinson, Introduction to Psychology (1975) Oxford IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd. Wayne Weiten, Psychology-Themes and variations, IV edition, Brooks/ Cole Publishing Co. Department of Psychology UG 9
PRACTICALS 2 COURSE CODE: PSY 251 / 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of experiments: (Choose any five per semester) 1. Paired associate learning 2. Bilateral transfer 3. Habit interference 4. Maze learning 5. Rotter s LOC Questionnaire 6. One test each on verbal and non-verbal test of intelligence. 7. Test on emotional intelligence. 8. Test on schedules of reinforcement 9. Motiquiz 10. Test on learning curve. 11. Achievement motivation questionnaire 12. Sentence completion test of Mukherjee. NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments. STATISTICS Quartile Deviation, Standard Deviation for Grouped data PROJECT Using any relevant and standardized questionnaire / inventory. Department of Psychology UG 10
PSY 331 : LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY 60 Hours SEMESTER III leading to Degree of B.A. 1. INTRODUCTION Lifespan Psychology is a branch of Psychology that seeks to provide a general introduction to developmental concepts, theories and application, to explore some of the factors that affect us throughout our lives by looking at some of the experiences that are common to every human being and to highlight some of the main approaches and debates within psychology, with the nature -vnurture debate as a concurrent theme. It focuses on advancing knowledge of the processes of change for individuals across the life span. Topics of research interest include: developmental theories, methods of investigating life-span change, as well as such processes as cognition, memory, theories of mind, identity, risk-taking, social relationships, and problem behaviour. 2. COURSE OBJECTIVE The course seeks to give a comprehensive knowledge about human development from conception till adulthood. The topics dealt with are: the nature and methods used in the study of human development; a topical approach to the study of human development under the headings of Biological beginnings, Cognitive, Emotional and Psychosocial development across Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood. The practical section deals with the assessment of human developmental processes and issues. 3.DURATION The course will be dealt with topically in one semester and is offered to the III Semester/II Year students. The number of hours allotted to this course is 60 hours. 4.ELIGIBILITY It will be offered to all Semester III /IInd year BA.FEP / JPEng / PSEco / PSEng students. 5. COURSE STRUCTURE Semester Subject/Paper Code Max.Marks Hours/Week Credit Teaching Methodology III LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY/ PAPER 3 PSY331 100 4/Week Total = 60 hours 3 Lecture / Audio - Visual 6.CIA METHODOLOGY/EVAULATION - CIA I: Written Assignment Total Marks 20 CIA II: Mid Semester Theory Paper Total Marks 50 CIA III: Practical Assignment -Total Marks 20 CIA I + II+ III = 45 marks Attendance = 5 marks Total = 50 7.EXAMINATION SYSTEM: Question Paper pattern: Section A- Objectives (2 marks) Section B- Short Answers (5 marks) Section C Essay Answers (10 marks) Answers are not only in terms of marks but are also assessed conceptually. Department of Psychology UG 11
PSY 331:LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY MODULE I: INRODUCTION (10 HOURS) The Lifespan Perspective: Importance of studying Lifespan development; Characteristics of Lifespan Perspective ; The Historical Perspective ; The Contemporary Perspective. The Nature of Development: Biological, Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Processes; Periods of Development; Conceptions of Age; Developmental Issues. MODULE II: BIOLOGICAL BEGINNINGS (12 HOURS) Genetic Foundations Genetic Processes and Genetic Principles; Chromosomal and Gene-Linked Abnormalities. Prenatal Development Course of Prenatal Development; Teratogens and Prenatal Environment Heredity, Environment and Individual Differences MODULE III: COGNITIVE PROCESSES AND DEVELOPMENT (12 HOURS) Theoretical Perspectives: Piaget s Theory of Cognitive Development; Vygotsky s theory of Cognitive Development Cognitive changes in Adulthood: Piaget s view; Realistic and Pragmatic thinking, Reflective and Relativistic thinking. Cognitive changes in Late Adulthood MODULE IV: EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (12 HOURS) Understanding Emotions: What are emotions? A Functionalist view of emotions; Regulation of emotions; Emotional competence. Development of Emotions: Infancy, Childhood, Middle and late Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood. Temperament: Describing and classifying temperament: Kagan s/rothbart and Bate s Classification Attachment and Love: Infancy, Adolescence and Adulthood. MODULE V: PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (14 HOURS) Identity Development: Erikson s theory of Psychosocial Development; Identity Components; Marcia s Identity Statuses. Moral Development: Kohlberg s theory of Moral Development, Influences on the Kohlberg stages; Moral Thought and Behaviour; Assessment of Moral Reasoning ; Fowler s Theory of Religious Development References: 1.A Topical Approach to Lifespan Development (3 rd Edition); John.W.Santrock; Tata-Mcgraw Hill Edition 2.Human Development D.E.Papalia et al (9 th Edition); Tata- McGraw Hill Edition. 3.Child Development Laura. C.Berk (3 rd Edition); Prentice Hall of India. 4.Developmental Psychology E.B.Hurlock (6 th Edition);Tata-Mcgraw Hill Edition. Department of Psychology UG 12
Current and relevant issues which are not part of the syllabus can be suggested as CIA- I topics. SUGGESTED CIA I TOPICS : 1.Alternative lifestyles such as Cohabitation / Same-sex unions ; Trends in Marriage/Divorce etc in Adulthood. 2.Vocational and career planning in Adolescence and Adulthood 3.Other issues such as Teenage Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases /AIDS, Juvenile Delinquency, Dealing with Menopause, Mid-Life Crisis,Generation Gap, Retirement,Death in Old age. Department of Psychology UG 13
PRACTICALS 3 COURSE CODE: PSY 351 / 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of Experiments: (Choose any five per semester) 1. Piaget s conservation of mass and volume. 2. Children s self concept 3. Concept formation of height & size 4. Group Social Problem Solving Skills 5. Colour progressive matrices 6. Seguin form board 7. WISC 8. Observation techniques 9. Bhatia s battery of test on intelligence. 10. Anxiety Scale for Children. NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments. STATISTICS Correlation-Rank difference method, Product moment method. PROJECT Using any relevant and standardized questionnaire / inventory. Department of Psychology UG 14
PSY431 :BASIC SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY A new course presented to the Board of Studies and Academic Council Proposed for the IV Semester UG students of Psychology leading to Degree of Psychology. 1. INTRODUCTION: Social psychology is a branch of Psychology that would explain how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. It would answer questions like how we are and how we think about others. How we interact and conform to others?how do we form our beliefs?how do we explain people s behaviour and attitudes? Etc 2. COURSE OBJECTIVE: To develop an understanding about oneself, how people think, influence and relate to one another. To understand the dynamics of attraction, love and aggression. To understand the dynamics of group relationships, conflict and cooperation. To recognize and generalize the psychological research to different areas. 3. DURATION: The course is offered for the entire 4 th semester, with for 50hrs. 4. ELIGIBILITY: All psychology students of IV semester students of JPENG, FEP, PSECO and PSENG 5. COURSE STRUCTURE: Semester Course Code Paper/Title Hrs/Wk Max. Marks Credits Teaching Methodology IV PSY431 BASIC 4 100 3 Lecturer SOCIAL Audio PSYCHOLOGY visual 6. CIA METHODOLOGY/EVALUATION: CIA I: Written assignment (20marks) Any relevant topic related to syllabus, but has not been incorporated as a part. Criteria for evaluation-introduction: 4marks Content: 10marks Review of literature: 2marks CIAII: Mid Semester Theory Exams CIAIII: Group activity /presentations. Language & style: 4marks 7. EXAMINATION SYSTEM: Question Paper Pattern: Section A- Definitions (2marks) Section B-Short Answers (5marks) Section C-Essay type Answers (10marks) Department of Psychology UG 15
Total no. of hrs: 60 Credits: 3 PSY431: BASIC SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Christ University, Bangalore 29. MODULE I: INTRODUCTION (8hrs) Definition, History- origin and development, Theories-motivational, learning, cognitive, decision making, interdependence, & sociocultural, evolutionary, and mid range theories. PROCESSES OF SOCIALIZATION PART -I MODULE II: SOCIAL PERCEPTION (14hrs) Self concept beginning, introspection, perception of our own behaviour and influences of others, auto-biographical memory, self- schemas and multicultural perspective Self- presentation - false modesty, self handicapping, impression management. Self-esteem- development and consequences. Perceiving persons- Attribution, Integration, Confirmation bias PROCESSES OF SOCIALIZATION PART -II MODULE III:POSITIVE SOCIAL RELATIONS (14hrs) Prosocial behaviour- origin, influences (personal, interpersonal and situational),receiving help, Altruism-meaning,nature. Interpersonal attraction and affiliation Characteristics of the individual, others and situational influences. Intimate relationships from attraction to love, triangular model of love, building a relationship, types, issues, conflicts and coping after end of a relationship. PROCESSES OF SOCIALIZATION PART -III MODULE IV: NEGATIVE SOCIAL RELATIONS (14hrs) Perceiving groups- stereotypes, prejudices (individual differences and reducing prejudice) Aggression origin, influences (social and situational), theories,forms(violence in school,sexual harassment,sexual aggression,domestic violence,media violence,terrorism.) prevention and control. PROCESSES OF SOCIALIZATION PART -IV MODULE V: SOCIAL INFLUENCES Attitudes formation, attitude and behaviour, attitude change Group- formation, function (roles, status, norms and cohesiveness), productivity, groupthink, conflict and conflict resolution. Leadership nature and its impact on groups. (14hrs) Department of Psychology UG 16
REFERENCES: Baron, Robert A. and Byrne, D. (2001) Social Psychology 8 th edition, Reprint, Prentice- Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India Brehm, S.S. and Kassin, SN. (1996) Social Psychology, 3 rd edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, USA. Crisp, R.J. and Turner, R.N. (2007), Essential Social Psychology, Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, India. Myers, D.G (2002) Social Psychology, 7 th international edition, McGraw Hill Companies, New York, USA. Taylor,S.E, Peplau, L.A and Sears, D.O. (2006) Social Psychology, 12 th edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India SUGGESTED CIA I TOPICS: 1) Conformity 2) Compliance 3) Obedience 4) Application of Social Psychology in Law, Business, Health etc. 5) Does the internet build social connections or increase social isolation? Department of Psychology UG 17
PRACTICALS 4 COURSE CODE: PSY 351 / 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of Experiments: (Choose any five per semester) 1. Guidance Needs Inventory. 2. Psychological well- being Scale. 3. Effect of competition on performance 4. Adolescence problem checklist. 5. Bell s Adjustment Inventory. 6. Death anxiety scale. 7. Attitude on retirement scale 8. WHO s quality of life assessment. 9. Two tests on quality of marital life. NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments STATISTICS Standard Error of Mean, t-test. PROJECT Using any relevant and standardized questionnaire / inventory. Department of Psychology UG 18
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY III YEAR B.A. V SEMESTER ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE CODE: PSY 53I 1. INTRODUCTION: Abnormal Psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with the study of abnormality. The topics and problems central to abnormal psychology surround us quite frequently- at our home, neighbourhood, place of study/ workplace, or in media reports and such others.these issues capture our interest, demand our attention and trigger our concern. Hence this specialization paper aims to create interest in the students regarding these issues by introducing them to the concept of what is abnormality, what are the different types of psychological disorders and what causes them etc. This paper is offered as compulsory paper in 5 th Semester- PSY 531 2. COURSE OBJECTIVE: PSY-531: This is a specialization paper that provides a detailed study on the aspects of abnormal behaviour. The student learns the history of the study of abnormal behaviour, criteria and perspectives in abnormal behaviour, classification system, and different stress related and anxiety related disorder. This paper also provides an overview about various psychological disorders starting with personality disorder and sexual deviations and other psychotic disorders such as somatoform and dissociative disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders. The symptoms and causes of these disorders are learnt. 3. DURATION: The complete paper will be 5 th semester. The number of hours allotted to this course in the semester is 4 hours weekly with a total of 60 hours. 4. ELIGIBILITY: It will be offered to all V and VI semester students of JPENG/ FEP/ PSECO/ PSENG 5. COURSE STRUCTURE Semester Subject/ Papers Code Maximum Marks V Abnormal Psychology Total Hours Credit Teaching Methodology PSY 531 100 60 3 Lecture Audio visual 6. CIA CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CIA I Midsemester Theory paper - Total marks 50 CIA II Written Assignment - Total Marks 20 CIA III Project / activity based assignment - Total marks 20 CIA I + II + III = 45 Attendance = 5 Total = 50 Department of Psychology UG 19
7. EXAMINATION SYSTEM Question paper pattern Section A 10 Objective type questions of 2 marks each (2x10=20 marks) Section B 5 Short Notes questions of 5 marks each (6 x 5 =30 marks) Section C 5 Essay questions with internal choice (10 x 5= 50 marks) Department of Psychology UG 20
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY III YEAR B.A. V SEMESTER ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE CODE: PSY 531 4 hrs / 100 Marks / 3 credits Total no of hrs/ sem: 60 This specialization paper provides a detailed study on the aspects of psychopathology. The student learns the history of the study of abnormal behaviour, definition, criteria and perspectives on abnormal behaviour, classification system, stress and adjustment disorders, and an overview of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and developmental disorders MODULE I : INTRODUCTION: (16 Hours) Defining Abnormal Behaviour, Criteria of Abnormal Behaviour, Historical Background, Classification of Abnormal Behaviour - Brief Mention of Different classification methods (DSM & ICD ) Different viewpoints of abnormality- Psychodynamic (Only Freud), Behaviouristic, Cognitive - Behavioral, Humanistic and Interpersonal Models MODULE II : STRESS : (12 Hours) Definition of Stress, Categories of stressors, factors predisposing a person to stress, Diathesis stress model, Biological and psychological decompensation under stress. Impact of stress on - ANS, Immune system(pni), role of stress in Coronary heart diseases, Hypertension, AIDS, Cancer, Head aches and Sleep disorders, Coping with stress general principles of coping, strategies/ Techniques of coping. MODULE III: ANXIETY BASED DISORDERS : ( 12 hours) An overview of Anxiety based disorders Panic Disorder, Phobic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Generalized Anxiety disorder, Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Somatoform disorders Somatization Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Somatoform Pain disorder, Conversion Disorder Dissociative Disorders Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fugue, Dissociative Identity Disorder and Depersonalization Disorder MODULE IV: MOOD DISORDERS AND SCHIZOPHRENIA (12 Hours) Mood disorders meaning and Classification of mood disorders, Depressions that are not mood disorders Schizophrenia Clinical Picture, An overview of different types of schizophrenia -disorganized, paranoid, catatonic, undifferentiated and other types Department of Psychology UG 21
MODULE V: DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: (8 Hours) Mental retardation- definition, levels of MR, Clinical types and causes of MR Autism clinical picture and causes Learning Disability, Clinical Picture, Causal Factors SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENT TOPICS Substance abuse disorders, personality disorders, somatoform disorders. COURSE TEXT: Robert C. Carson, James N. Butcher, and Susan Mineka ( 2004) :Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life 11 th Edition, Pearson Education. Lauren B.Alloy, John H. Riskind, and : Abnormal Psychology Current Perspectives. Margaret J. Manos (2006) 9 th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Edition Barlow, David H., Duranb Mark V,(2000): Abnormal Psychology 2nd Edition, Thomson Publication) BOOKS FOR REFERENCE: Bootzin, R.R.., Acocella, J.R. and : Abnormal Psychology Current Perspective 6 th Alloy L.B. (1993) : Edition, International Edition, the Graw Hill Inc., USA. David Sue, Derald Sue, & Understanding Abnormal Behaviour Stanly Sue, (1990) : 3 rd Edition, Houghton Miffin Co. Davidson and Neal (1996): Abnormal Psychology. Revised 6 th Edition, John Wiley Sons The ICD 10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders WHO. Geneva 1992, Oxford University press. The DSM IV TR of APA, Jaypee pulication Department of Psychology UG 22
PRACTICALS PAPER-A-I COURSE CODE: PSY 551 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of Tests: 1. General Health Questionnaire. 2. Anxiety Assessment Scale. 3. Emotional Maturity Scale. 4. Type A/Type B Personality Assessment. 5. Personal Value Questionnaire. 6. Sentence Completion Test. 7. Stress Adaptability Scale. 8. Bogardus Social Distance Scale. 9. Hamilton Anxiety rating scale. 10. Beck s Depression scale 11. Beck s Anxiety scale. NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments STATISTICS Median test PROJECT Using any standardized questionnaire assessing personality Department of Psychology UG 23
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY III YEAR B.A. V SEMESTER INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE CODE: PSY 532 1. INTRODUCTION The study of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) psychology is important for any student who plans on working at some point in his or her life. This course will provide students with an introduction to the key concepts, theories, and research methods in I/O psychology. It will benefit students who are interested in pursuing a career in I/O psychology, human resources, or simply want to understand how psychology applies to the workplace. The skills and topics covered in this course can help you become a better employee, co-worker, and manager. 2. COURSE OBJECTIVE: PSY 532 The Specialization paper provides a study of people at work, dealing with selection, placement and training, performance appraisal, motivation and leadership. They study about the needs and attitudes, satisfaction, personality, values and the reactions of employees and employers in an organization. They also study about the issues related to people in organization and the workplace. 3. DURATION: The paper will be dealt topically in the Vth semester and is offered to the Vth semester students. The number of hours offered to this course this semester is 60 hours. 4. ELIGIBILITY: It will be offered to all, V semester / III year students of JPENG/ FEP/ PSECO/ PSENG 5. COURSE STRUCTURE Semester Subject/ Papers Code Maximum Marks V Industrial and Organizational Psychology Total Hours Credit Teaching Methodology PSY 532 100 60 3 Lecture Audio visual 6. CIA CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - METHODOLOGY / EVALUATION CIA I Written Assignment - Total Marks 20 CIA II Midsemester Theory paper - Total marks 50 CIA III Practical Assignment - Total marks 20 CIA I + II + III = 90 / 100 = 45 / 50 Attendance = 5 Total = 100 = 50 Department of Psychology UG 24
7. EXAMINATION SYSTEM Question paper pattern Section A objective 2 marks Section B Short answers 5 marks Section C Essay Answer 10 marks Christ University, Bangalore 29. Department of Psychology UG 25
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY III YEAR B.A. V SEMESTER INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE CODE: PSY 532 4 hrs / 100 marks / 3 credits Total no of hrs / sem: 60 The specialization paper provides a detailed study of people at work, dealing with selection, placement and training. The students also study about the needs, attitudes and reactions of employees and employers in the organization. MODULE I - INTRODUCTION (8 hrs) Definition, goals, key forces, fundamental concepts, History of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Related fields - O.B., H.R.M, and O.D. MODULE II SELECTION, TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (14 hrs) Job analysis Definition, need for Job analysis Selection: Definition, Processes - Interviews and psychological Tests Training: Definition, Techniques On the Job and off the Job Performance Appraisal: Definition, need, Methods of Performance Appraisal Objective, judgmental and performance appraisal for managers MODULE III MOTIVATION, INCENTIVES AND LEADERSHIP (14 hrs) Motivation Definition, theories Maslow s and Herzberg s Incentives Definition. Types financial and non financial incentives Leadership Definition. Different Leadership styles MODULE IV ATTITUDES, JOB SATISFACTION, PERSONALITY AND VALUES (14 hrs) Attitudes components, Job attitudes, Importance of Attitudes in work place diversity Job satisfaction Factors, Impact of Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the work place Personality Personality attributes influencing organizational Behaviour. Values: Types, Linking Individual s Personality and Values in the work place. Department of Psychology UG 26
MODULE V ISSUES RELATED TO WORK PLACE AND WORK AGGRESSION (10 hrs) Concept of stress, role of Personality in stress Type A personality, Hardy Personality. Primary source of stress Organizational Sources of Stress, life stressors. Impact of stress Impacts on health, performance, Job burnout. Managing stress Individual practice, Organizational practice. Work place aggression, Work place bullying, sexual harassment, work place violence. REFERENCE BOOKS: 1. Blum, M.L. and Naylor, J.C Industrial Psychology, CBS Publishers and Distributors. New Delhi, 1984 2. Newstrom, J.W. & Davis, K., Organizational Behaviour- Human Behaviour At Work, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub.Co.Ltd. New Delhi, 1998 3. Mohanty, G., Industrial Psychology and Organizational Psychology, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana 4. Schultz, D.P. and Schultz E.S., Psychology and Work Today, 6 th Edition, Mac Milan Publishing Co., New York. 5. Miner, J.B Industrial Organizational Psychology, McGraw Hill Inc., New York, Harrell, 1992 6. Ghosh and Ghorpade Industrial Psychology. Himalaya publishing house, 2002. 7. John W. Slocum and Don Hellriegal, Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour Thomson publishing, India edition. 8. Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge (12 th Edition) Organizational Behaviour Prentice hall India. Department of Psychology UG 27
PRACTICALS PAPER-B-I Christ University, Bangalore 29. COURSE CODE: PSY 552 / 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of Experiments: 1. 1.David s Battery of Differential Aptitude-I VIII 2. MRMT 3. General Mental Ability. 4. Leadership scale 5. Job Satisfaction scale 6. Organizational climate NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments STATISTICS Calculation of Percentile PROJECT Industry Observation visit and report submission Department of Psychology UG 28
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY For VI Semester BA Introduction: As our students are from the triple major system, the no. of subjects they study in UG is very few and limited. Since they have to compete with other university students for pursuing higher studies in Psychology related discipline, they are having a little drawback, because others might be having Psychology as a single Major or Honors. Hence there is demand to adequately equip the Undergraduate students either to pursue PG for find employment. There is also a felt need among the faculty of the department to relook at the existing syllabus and update it by offering new subjects along with the existing basic ones. The idea is to provide students the much needed diverse subject knowledge. Duration: 60 hours Eligibility: All Psychology students of 5th Semester. Semester Subject / Paper Code Maximum marks Total hours Credit Teaching methodology VI Consumer Psychology PSY 632 100 60 3 Lecture / Assignment / Project CIA: Based on Project / assignment / Seminar Examination System: End Semester Examination Proposed intake of students: All Psychology students of 5th Semester. Capability of the Department: The department has enough competent faculty and adequate resources Proposed commencement date: Every Sixth semester. Department of Psychology UG 29
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY (VI Semester) Objective is to help understand the underlying psychological and related factors which influence the human response to product purchase decisions and consumption practices. MODULE I: INTRODUCTION (10hours) Consumer behaviour: Definition, scope, consumer roles, history of consumer behaviour and the marketing concept, contributing disciplines and application of consumer behaviour. Consumer research process: objectives, design - qualitative (depth interview, focus groups and projective techniques) and quantitative (data collection methods and data collection instruments, sample design, collecting data, analyzing and report preparation). Market segmentation: need, types geographic, demographic, psychographic and life style. Product positioning: need and strategy. MODULE II: FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR (14 hours) Consumer motivation: needs, goals, motive arousal, reactions to frustration. Consumer Personality: nature, influences on consumer behaviour. Consumer emotions: nature, uses in advertising. Consumer Perception and its implications (images, price, quality and risk). Consumer Learning: Classical and Instrumental theories in the context of consumer behaviour. MODULE III: CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND COMMUNICATION PROCESS (10 hours) Attitude: functions, Tri-component attitude model and Katz s models of attitude and attitude change. Post purchase attitude change: cognitive dissonance theory and attribution theory. Marketing communication: process, barriers, types of communication systems, Source, Message and Medium of Communication. MODULE IV: CONSUMERS IN THEIR SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SETTINGS (12 hours) Reference group: Nature, types and influences on consumers. Family life cycle stages, nature of household and purchases and family decision making and resolving conflict. Social class: Nature of social class, symbols of status, concept of money and social class, social class categories and consumer behaviour. Culture characteristics, values relevant to consumer behaviour (other-oriented, environmental-oriented and self-oriented). Sub-cultures Aspects, Religious, Regional, Age and Gender. Cross cultural influences. Department of Psychology UG 30
MODULE V: CONSUMER DECISION MAKING ( 14 hours) Consumer decision: Stages in consumer decision process situational influence, problem recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives and selection, outlet selection and purchase and post purchase action. Organizational Buyer: nature, market structure and pattern of demand, characteristics, decision approach, purchase pattern and organizational buyer decision process. REFERENCES: Schiffman Leon G and Kanuk Leslie Lazar (2004), Consumer Behaviour, 8 th edition, Prentice- Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India Batra Satish K and S.H.H. Kazmi (2004), Consumer Behaviour Text and Cases, Excel Books, A-45, Naraina, Phase I, New Delhi, India. Foxall Gordan R and Goldsmith Ronald E (1997) Consumer Psychology for Marketing, Reprint,, International Thomson Business Press, London. Loudon, David L and Della Bitta, Albert J ( ) Consumer Behaviour, fourth edition, McGraw- Hill International editions, Department of Psychology UG 31
PRACTICALS PAPER A -II COURSE CODE: PSY 651 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of Tests: 1. Eysenck s Personality Inventory. 2. 16 Personality Factors. 3. Kundu s Neurotic Personality Inventory 4. Projective Tests-Rorschach Inkblot Test (Demonstration) 5. Projective Tests-Thematic Apperception Test (Demonstration) 6. Projective Tests-Children Apperception Test (Demonstration) 7. Family Environment scale 8. Religious Attitude Scale. 9. Sex role Identification Scale NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments STATISTICS Chi square test PROJECT Submission of two case studies of two different disorders Department of Psychology UG 32
PRACTICALS PAPER B -II COURSE CODE: PSY 652 2 hrs / 50 marks / 1 credit Total no of hrs/ semester: 30 List of Experiments: 1. Differential Aptitude Test-I 2. Differential Aptitude Test-II 3. Differential Aptitude Test-III 4. Differential Aptitude Test-IV 5. Test for finger dexterity. 6. OTIS-Verbal Test. 7. Two hand co-ordination. 8. Ach-motivation Test. 9. Leadership Scale. 10. Assertiveness Scale. 11. Size weight illusion NOTE: Calculators are not permitted for computation purposes. Equal representation from all the units of the syllabus must be made while selecting the experiments STATISTICS T - test Large sample, small sample, correlated PROJECT Any standardized questionnaire for Industrial Psychology. Department of Psychology UG 33
COURSE CODE: PSY 201 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH (Open To All Students Of 2 nd And 4 th Semester) Christ University, Bangalore 29. 3 hrs / 2 credits Total no of hrs/sem: 45 This paper is a course that introduces the concepts and models of health in the socio-cultural contexts, the scope of health psychology, the health-promoting and health damaging life styles and behaviors. It also provides knowledge about stress and its health related consequences and how it can be managed. It also sensitizes health related concerns of children, women and the elderly. MODULE I INTRODUCTION (8Hrs) Definition of health; Mind-Body relationship; The role of psychology in health; Changing patterns of illness; Models of health- Bio- Psycho- Social Models, Bio Medical Model, Health Belief Model. MODULE II STRESS AND COPING (8Hrs) Stress- meaning of stress, stressors; sources of stress (work place demands, family relationships, multiple roles, community conditions); Stress & illness; Coping with stress- personality and coping, Social Support, Stress management. MODULE - III DISORDERS OF LIFE STYLE (10 Hrs) Smoking Causes, Effects, Intervention and prevention. Alcoholism overview, causes, Intervention and Prevention. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) -- Overview, management of CHD; Hypertension, Stroke, Diabetes. MODULE - IV DISORDERS OF IMMUNE SYSTEM (9Hrs) Psychoneuroimmunology; immune system; stress and immune functioning; AIDS; Unsafe sex behaviour, Cancer. - Cancer related health behaviors MODULE V HEALTH PROMOTION Health Behaviour. Practicing and changing health behaviour; Health Enhancing Behaviours Exercise, Healthy diet, Weight control, Sleep, Sleep hygiene, Yoga, Meditation, Alternative Medicine. REFERENCES: Taylor, S.E. [2006]. Health Psychology.6 th edition. New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw- Hill Publishing Company Ltd. Sanderson, C.A. [2004]. Health Psychology. New York: John Wiley & Sons. Brannon, L & Feist, J. [2004]. Health Psychology: An Introduction to Behavior and Health. USA: Thomson Wadsworth Publications. Singh, R; Yadava, A; Sharma, N.V. [2005]. Health Psychology. New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House. (10 Hrs) Department of Psychology UG 34
COURSE CODE: PSY 501 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATE COURSE IN TEAM BUILDING OPEN TO ALL IN 5 TH SEMESTER STUDENTS Christ University, Bangalore 29. 3 hrs / 2 credits Total no of hrs/sem: 45 Objective To introduce students to the concept of groups/teams and make them understand how individuals act differently when they are alone and in groups, to make them aware of the responsibilities as a leader and as a team member and to aid them to choose, build, maintain and lead teams in different spheres of life. MODULE I: GROUPS, PROPERTIES, ROLES AND FUNCTIONS (12 hours) Groups: Definitions, work groups, organizations and communities. Properties: participation pattern, communication, cohesiveness, atmosphere, standards, structure & organizations and groups in motion. Roles: varieties, the role of a leader and role conflict. Functions: Task and group maintenance functions, group task roles, group building and maintenance roles, individual roles, functions, perspective. Exercises. MODULE II: THE INDIVIDUAL, NEEDS, GROUP PROCESS AND WITHIN GROUPS (11 hours) Individual: what is common in all individuals, developing as persons, individuals and individualists, sharing and treating people as individuals. Needs: the life of every group, needs and leadership functions and implications. Group processes: procedures, decision-making, responses to authority, fight & flight response and defense mechanisms. Within groups: subgroups, the effects of inter-group conflict, transactions between groups, and the relationship with its environment, competition and co-operation. Exercises. MODULE III: TEAMS, LEADER AND TEAM BUILDING (11 hours) Teams: aim, experts and teams, types, teamwork on the shop floor, sequential teams, core purpose and aims,. The leadership: Types, Characteristics, Leadership roles. Potential for leadership, the keys to leadership. Team building: selection, towards establishing high performance teams, turning individuals to team players. The role of consultant. Exercises. MODULE IV: PROBLEM SOLVING, TEAM MAINTENANCE AND ROLES REVISITED (11 hours) Problem solving: what is a problem, mental processes involved in problem solving. A frame work for problem solving, brainstorming, follow up, your role as a leader. Maintenance of teams: core purpose and standards, coping with conflict. Revisiting roles: team roles, line and staff roles, responsibility charting and clarifying roles. Exercises. Department of Psychology UG 35
Reference Books : John Adair, Effective Team Building (1987) Pan Books Ltd, London Hellriegal & Slocum, Organizational Behaviour,(2005) Tenth Edition, Thompson Asia Pvt Ltd. Singapore. Schermarhorn, Hunt & Osborn, Organizational Behaviour,(2005) Ninth Edition, John Wiley And Sons, New Jersey. Stephen P Robbins, Organizational Behaviour, Eighth edition (1998), Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi. Fred Luthans, Organizational Behaviour, Ninth editions (2002), Mc Graw Hill Irwin International, New York. Department of Psychology UG 36
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATE COURSE PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT Christ University, Bangalore 29. Total no of hrs/sem: 60 Credits: 3 1. Introduction An individual s state of mind can determine to a great extent how the individual will conduct himself/herself in a given situation. External appearance or words or mannerisms need not reflect the real personality always. Personality development in the real sense refers to deeper levels of a person. The department of Psychology has identified the need to run a certificate course on Personality development to equip the students in many important components that will enhance their overall well being and personality. 2. Course objective: To enhance the personality of the students, contribute to their well-being and prepare them for the work environment and other important aspects of life. 3. Duration: The course would run through one semester for 60 hrs. 4. Eligibility: This skill-based course is open to students of all degree streams. 5. Course structure: SUBJECT MAX Hrs/ WEEK CREDIT TEACHING MARKS METHODOLOGY Personality development 100 marks 8hrs/ week 3 lectures, activities, games, assignments, 6. CIA/Evaluation: 1. Written exam- 15 marks 2. Viva- 20 marks 3. Participation in class activities- 20 marks 4. Written assignment- 15 marks 5. Presentation- 20 marks 6. Attendance- 10 marks Total 100 marks 7. Intake: A batch with maximum number of 25 students can take up the course during the semester. 8. Capability of department: The Psychology department is equipped to run this course and would take the support of yoga practitioners, BHM and Media Studies department of Christ University. Department of Psychology UG 37