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UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT (Abstract) UG Programmes under Choice based Credit Semester System Complementary course in Psychology - modified Syllabus approved implemented with effect from second semester 2009 onwards orders issued. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GENERAL AND ACADEMIC BRANCH I J SECTION No. GA. I/J2/3153/07 Dated, Calicut University. P.O., 16.10.2009. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Read : 1. U.O. of even No: dated 26.06.2009 2. Item No: 2 of the minutes of meeting of the Board of Studies in Psychology (UG) held on 18.09.2009. O R D E R As per paper read as 1 st above, Scheme and Syllabus of the B.Sc programme in Psychology under Choice Based Credit Semester System was implemented with effect from 2009 admission. The Board of Studies in Psychology (UG) vide paper read as 2 nd above, decided to reduce the content of the complementary course in Psychology for any UG programme which has 3 hours for their complementary course and also resolved that this modification implemented from second semester 2009 onwards. The Vice-Chancellor, due to exigency, approved the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in Psychology (UG) held on 18.09.2009 ratification by the Academic Council. be subject to Sanction has therefore been accorded for implementing the revised syllabus of complementary courses in Psychology for UG programmes under Choice based Credit Semester System which has 3 hours for their complementary courses, to be implemented from 2009 admission. To Orders are issued accordingly. Syllabus is appended. Sd/- DEPUTY REGISTRAR (G&A I) For REGISTRAR The Principals of affiliated Arts & Science Colleges Offering BA/B.Sc programmes. Copy to: Controller of Examinations, EX Section,DR BA/DR-III DR B.SC/EG.I/Enquiry, System administrator with a request to upload in University website, Information Centres, G&A-I F G Sections. Forwarded / By order Sd/- SECTION OFFICER

Psychology Complementary Courses for Second Semester B.A and Other Under Graduate Programmes SEMESTER CODE Name of Complementory Course II PS2C03 Advanced Psychological Processes PS2C04 Social mind and Processes BA/BSc Psychology (Subsidiary) Basic Psychological Processes Objectives: To generate interest in psychology To familiarize the students with the concepts of basic psychological processes To understand the basics of various theories in psychology To provide basic knowledge about systems and processes like attention, learning and memory Module 1: Introducing psychology What is psychology: A working definition.brief history of modern scientific psychology: Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism. Methods in Psychology Module 2: Attention and Perception Attentional processes: Factors affecting attention-subjective and objective. Span of attention, Division of attention and Distraction of attention. Perceptual organization: Figure-ground perception. Perceptual constancies. Colour perception. Theories of colour perception. Perceptual styles. Subliminal perception. Perceptual defense. Space perception. Module 3: Consciousness States of mind: Nature of consciousness, Changes in consciousness: dream and sleep. Stages of sleep. Altered states: Hypnosis- facts and myths, meditation, drug induced states. Module 4: Learning Definition. Trial and error learning, Classical conditioning, Operant conditioning: Reinforcement, punishment, shaping, schedules of reinforcement. Learning curve, Verbal learning. Social and cognitive learning: Observational learning. Latent learning, cognitive map, Insight learning.

Module 5: Retention and Retrieval Encoding, storage and retrieval processes. Sensory, short term and long term memories. Chunking. Semantic, episodic and procedural memory. Measuring memory: recall, recognition, relearning, Forgetting: Theories: Fading, Interference, Distortion, Repression, amnesia. Strategies for remembering: rehearsal, elaboration, organization. Reference: Baron, R. A. (2004). Psychology, 5 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Bootzin, R., & Bower, G. H. (1991). Psychology today-an Introduction, 7 th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Inc. Coon, D. (1983). Introduction to psychology: Exploration and application. New York: West Publishing Co. Kuppuswamy, B. (1990). Elements of ancient Indian psychology, 3 rd Ed. New Delhi: Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Mishra, B. K. (2008). Psychology: The study of human behaviour. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India. Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weisz, J. R., & Schopler, J. (1993). Introduction to psychology, 7 th ed. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill. Weiten, W. (2002). Psychology: Themes and variations, 5 th ed. New York: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. For additional reading: Lefrancois, G.R. (2000). Theories of human learning, 4 th ed. London: Wadsworth.

BA/BSc Psychology (Subsidiary) PS2CO3 Advanced Psychological Processes Objectives: To generate in psychology To familiarize the students with the concepts of basic psychological processes To understand the basics of various theories in psychology To provide basic knowledge about systems and processes like cognition, intelligence and personality Module 1: Cognitive processes Images and Concepts. Reasoning: deductive and inductive. Problem solving- Steps. Barriers to effective problem solving. Strategies of problem solving: algorithms, heuristics, Cognitive style and problem solving. Creativity. Convergent and divergent thinking. Stages in creativity. Decision making, Psycholinguistics.. Unit 2: Motivation Introduction: Instinct, drive. Primary and secondary motives. Hunger and eating, sexual motivation, Levels of arousal, Learned motives: affiliation, achievement and power motive, Hierarchy of motives. Unit 3: Emotion Concept of Emotion. Physiological correlates of emotion. Theories of emotion: James- Lange theory, Cannon-Bard theory, Schachter-Singer theory, Appraisal theory, Evolutionary theory, Opponent process theory, Assessment of emotion Unit 4: Intelligence Definition. Theories: Piaget.,Guilford, Spearman, Thurstone, Cattell. Triarchic approach. Multiple intelligences. Evolution of intelligence testing: Stanford-Binet, Wechsler scales. Mental retardation and giftedness. Determiners of intelligence: heredity and environment. Emotional intelligence. Unit 5: Personality Concept of personality. Determinants of personality. Theories: Psychodynamic, Dispositional, Learning and Phenemenological. Big five factor theory. Assessment of Personality, Uses of Personality tests, Reference: Baron, R.A. (2004). Psychology, 5 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Bootzin, R., & Bower,G.H. (1991). Psychology today-an Introduction, 7 th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Inc. Coon, D. (1983). Introduction to psychology: Exploration and application. New York: West Publishing Co. Kuppuswamy, B. (1990). Elements of ancient Indian psychology, 3 rd Ed. New Delhi: Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Mishra, B. K. (2008). Psychology: The study of human behaviour. New delhi: Prentice Hall of India. Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weisz, J.R., & Schopler, J. (1993). Introduction to psychology, 7 th ed. New Dehi: Tata McGraw Hill.

Weiten, W. (2002). Psychology: Themes and variations, 5 th ed. New York: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. For additional reading: Friedman, H. S., and Schustack, M.W. (2003). Personality: Classic theories and modern research, 2 nd Edition. Delhi: Pearson Education. BA/BSc Psychology (Subsidiary) SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Objectives: To enable the student to -understand and explain behaviour in the social setting -explain the psychological aspects of various social phenomena -understand the psychological aspect of various social issues in the society and nation Module 1: Introduction Definition. Social psychology: Origin and development. Methods of social psychology Module 2: Social Perception Concept of Social Perception Non-verbal communication: Facial expressions, gazes, stares. Body language, Cognitive factors. Attribution. Theories: Kelley s theory. Attribution errors. Applications in understanding depression and prejudice. Impression formation. Impression management- tactics. Module 3: Social Cognition Concept - Schemas. Self fulfilling prophecy. Heuristics. Priming. Automatic processing. Ssources of error in social cognition: Automatic vigilance, optimistic bias, counterfactual thinking, magical thinking, illusory correlation, regression fallacy. Affect in social Module 4: Attitudes Definition, nature, components, functions. Attitude formation. Attitude and behaviour Persuasion. Resistance to persuasion. Cognitive dissonance. Hipocrisy. Module 5: Prejudice Nature: Prejudice and discrimination. Discrimination- Explicit and implicit. Stereotypes. Role of media in maintaining stereotypes and prejudice. Origins of prejudice. Role of prejudice in communal issues. Techniques of countering the effects of prejudice.. Hostile and benevolent sexism in Indian society. Domestic violence. Reference: Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (2002). Social Psychology, 10 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (1997). Social Psychology, 7 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Myers, D.G. (1990). Social Psychology, 3 rd ed. New York: McGraw Hill Inc.

BA/BSc Psychology (Subsidiary) PS2C04 Social Mind and Process Module 1: Interpersonal Attraction & Relationships Beginning of attraction. Proximity, emotions. Afffiliation need. Becoming acquaintedsituational determinants. Moving towards friendship - similarity, mutual liking Module 2: Groups & Social Influence Groups: Nature and functions. Social facilitation, social loafing. Decision making in groups. Leadership: theories. of leadership, types of Leaderships. Conformity. Asch s experiment. Factors affecting conformity. Norms. Compliance: underlying principles and tactics. Obedience. Milgram s experiment. Intense ndoctrination. Module 3: Prosocial Behaviour & Aggression Responding to emergency. Steps. Classic studies and experiments. The helpers and those who receive help. Altruistic personality, volunteering. Explaining prosocial behaviour:, empathic joy hypothesis, genetic determinism Determinants of aggression (social, personal, situational). Media violence and its effects. Child abuse. Prevention and control of aggression Module 4: Environmental and Social issues The urban environment and social behaviour. The concept of personal space. Nature and effects of crowding. Environmental stress Psychological aspects in the legal system. Eyewitness testimony: problems and solutions. Influences on verdicts. Module 5: Psychology applied to social development Psychological aspects in poverty: Causes and consequences. Role of psychology in national development: Issues of development, psychological solutions. Reference: Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (2002). Social Psychology, 10 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (1997). Social Psychology, 7 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Myers, D.G. (1990). Social Psychology, 3 rd ed. New York: McGraw Hill Inc. Misra, G. (1990). Applied Social Psychology in India. New Delhi: sage Publications.

BA/B.Sc Psychology (Subsidiary) Abnormal Behavior and anxiety disorders Objectives - (i) To acquaint the students with the history and meaning of abnormal behavior (ii) To develop in them awareness about different types of anxiety disorders (iii) To acquaint the students with the major symptoms of anxiety disorders (iv) To encourage the students to know different therapeutic techniques in the management of anxiety and minor psychological disorders Module 1: Introduction. The normal and abnormal The concept of normality and abnormality, Different criteria, Concept of healthy personality, Historical view of abnormal behavior. Module 2: Causal factors and psychopathology: Biological factors: Neurotransmitter- Hormonal imbalance- Genetic defect- Constitutional liabilities- Brain dysfunction- Physical deprivation- Psychological factor- Schemas and self schemas- Early deprivation of trauma- Inadequate parenting- Maladaptive peer-relationships- Socio-cultural factors. Module 3: Stress disorders: Reaction to common life stressors- Reaction to severe life stressors- Reaction to catastrophic events- The trauma of rape- Treatment and prevention of stress disorders. Module 4: Anxiety disorders- Phobic disorders- Panic disorders and agoraphobic- Generalized anxiety disorders- Obsessive-compulsive disorders- Causal factors- Biological, Physiological, and Socio-cultural factors- Treatment and outcomes. Module 5: Somatoform and dissociative disorders: Somatization disorder- Hypochondriasis- Pain disorder- Conversion disorder- dissociative amnesia and fuguedissociative identity disorder- Depersonalization disorder- Causal factors- Biological, Physiological, and Socio-cultural factors.- Treatment. REFERENCE: 1. Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S. (1996). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life.. (10 th ed). New York: Harper Collins Inc. 2. Hurlock, E.B. (1976). Personality Development, (IMH Ed). New York: McGraw BA/ B.Sc Psychology (Subsidiary) Personality Disorders and major Psychological Disorders Objectives: - (i) To develop in them awareness about different types of personality disorders and substance abuse (ii) To acquaint the students with the symptoms of major psychological disorders (iii) To encourage the students to know different therapeutic techniques in the management of personality and major psychological disorders Module I: Personality disorders Clinical features of personality disorders, Types of personality disorders- Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Antisocial- Borderline- Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-compulsive, Passive aggressive personality disorders- Causal

factors in personality disorders- Biological, Physiological, and Socio-cultural- Sexual development and orientation disturbances. Module II: Substance abuse and dependence Alcohol abuse and dependence- Clinical picture- Causal factors- Treatment and outcomes- Drug abuse and dependence- Opium and its derivatives- Barbiturates- Amphetamines- Cocaine- Hallucinogens- Marijuana- Caffeine and nicotine- Factors affecting drug abuse- Treatment and outcomes. Module III: Mood disorders Unipolar and bipolar disorders- Cyclothemia- Schizoaffective disorders- Causal factors in mood disorders- Biological, Physiological, and Socio-cultural factors- Treatment and outcomes. Module IV: The schizophrenia and delusion disorder The clinical picture in schizophrenia- Subtypes of schizophrenia- Paranoid type- Catatonic type- Disorganized type- Residual type and undifferentiated type- Causal factors in schizophrenia- Biological, Physiological, and Socio-cultural factors- The clinical picture in delusional disorder- Causal factors in delusional disorder- Treatment and outcomes. Module V: Assessment Varying types of assessment data- The neuropsychological examination- Psychological assessment- Interview- The clinical observation of behavior- Psychological tests- The use of psychological tests in personal screening. REFERENCE: 1. Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S. (1996). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life.. (10 th ed). New York: Harper Collins Inc. 2. Hurlock, E.B. (1976). Personality Development, (IMH Ed). New York: McGraw Hill Inc. BA/B.Sc Psychology (Subsidiary) Developmental Psychology Module 1: Introduction to Life Span Development and Theories: Importance of life span development, Historical perspective. Characteristics of life span perspective. Nature of development. Cross sectional and longitudinal approaches in developmental study. Theories by Freud- Erickson-Piaget-Vygotsky. Information processing Behavioral- Social cognitive- eclectic orientation. Module 2: Prenatal Development: Germinal period- embryonic period- Fetal period. Prenatal diagnostic tests. Effects of teratogens. Neonatal health and responsiveness. Consequences of low birth weight. Module 3: Physical Development and Aging: Cephalocaudal and proximodistal pattern. Newborn- reflexes- perception (vision, hearing, other senses, inter modal perception) Height and weight in infancy and childhood. Gross and fine motor skills. Handedness. Physical development in puberty. Changes in early, middle and late adulthood. Theories of aging. Module 4: Cognitive Development: Stages of cognitive development- sensory motor stage- object permanence- pre operational stage- intuitive thought- concrete operations-

semantics- pragmatics. How language develops- babbling- two word utterance- advances in early, middle and late childhood- metalinguistic awareness. Module 5: Socio- Emotional Development: Fuctionalist view of emotion- regulation of emotion- development of emotion through infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Describing and classifying temperament- Chess and Thomas, Kagan, Rothbart and Bates. Attachment and love- Theories of attachment- care giving and attachment. Moral development- Piaget s and Kohlberg s theory- stages- social conventional reasoning- basic processes- resistance to temptation- self control- empathy- role of emotion- moral personality- moral identity- moral characters-exemplars. REFERENCE: John w Santrock,; A Topical approach to Life span Development 3 rd ed Berk, Child Psychology Papalia and Olds, Developmental Psychology BA/BSc Psychology (Subsidiary) Health psychology Objectives: 1. To make aware of the scope of health psychology and its role in achievement and maintenance of health. 2. To make aware of the stress and coping behavior of individuals in various life situations. 3. To make aware of the role of Psychology in general health and chronic health problems. Module 1: History and concepts: Need and Significance of Health Psychology. Historical and Conceptual basis of Health Psychology. Quality of Life in relation to health-wellness state and illness state. Module 2. Psychobiology of Health: Biomedical Science and Health Psychology. Mental Health. Illness as an expression of emotional needs, Stress, Coping and Management. Module 3: Health and Behavior Change: Health Behaviour and Health Models. Alcohol use and abuse, smoking, sexual behaviour, Jealousy, Rumor spreading. Health Enhancing techniques: Exercise, Yoga, Food habit and health, positive thinking.. Module 4. Society and Health: Social class, Attitude towards Health. Culture. Social relationships Support system, social networking, Doctor- Patient communication and relationship in the context of Health psychology. Module 5. Managing Lifestyle disorder and terminal illness: Psychological factors in Cancer, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease and Asthma. Psychological Factors in Degenerative Neurological Disease Alzhmers, Dementia and Problems of aging and adjustment. Psychological factors in Pain and its management.

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