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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : First Semester PSYC 111 General Psychology- I

Core Course [CC]

Credit: 3 Hours

Course Description

This Core course deals with the study of the fundamental processes

underlying human behavior such as Attention, Sensation, Perception,

Emotions, etc. It also explores various research methods and schools of

Psychology.

Course Objectives

To enable the students :

1. To introduce various schools of thought in Psychology.

2. To introduce various perspectives of Psychology.

3. To understand the fundamental processes underlying human behavior.

4. To apply the principles of psychology in life for better adjustment.

Textbooks: 1. David G. Myers. Exploring Psychology - New York - Worth

Publishers - 2008 - 7th Ed.

2. Feldman, Robert (2009). Understanding Psychology, 9th edition, Tata

McGraw Hill.

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Course Outline

Unit 1 – Introduction to Psychology

1.1 Science of Psychology.

1.2. The Roots of Psychology

1.3 Sub fields of Psychology

1.4 Today’s Perspectives of Psychology

1.5 Application : Studying Psychology -Study Skills

Unit 2 Attention

2.1 Attention- Meaning, Definition and Nature

2.2 External and Internal Determinants of Attention

2.3 Theories of Selective Attention.

2.4 Span of Attention & Selective Attention.

2.5 Division of Attention and Distraction

2.6 Application : Techniques to overcome Distraction

Unit 3 Sensation

3.1 Sensation – Nature , Definition and Process

3.2 Vision - Structure of the Eye, Processing the Visual Message.

3.3 Color Spectrum , Color Vision and Color Blindness:

3.4 Hearing - Structure of the Ear, Sensing Sound

3.5 Other Senses - Smell , Taste and Skin Senses

3.6 Applications : Managing Pain.

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Unit 4 – Perception

4.1 Perception – Nature, Definition and Process

4.2 Gestalt Laws of Organization

4.3 Top Down & Bottom up Processing.

4.4 Depth and Distance Perception.

4.5 Motion Perception and Time Perception

4.6 Application : Extrasensory Perception [ ESP]

Unit 5 – Motivation

5.1 Motivation – Nature, Motivation Cycle and Types

5.2 Biological Motives – Hunger, Thirst , Sleep etc

5.3 Psychosocial Motives- Needs for achievement, affiliation & power

5.4 Approaches to Motivation- Drive Reduction, Arousal , Incentive &

Cognitive

5.5 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

5.6 Applications: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

Unit 6 – Emotions

6.1 Nature and Functions of Emotions

6.2 Physiological Changes in Emotions

6.3 Determining the range of Emotions: Labeling our feelings.

6.4 Theories of Emotions: James-Lange , Schachter-Singer and

Canon-Bard

6.5 Contemporary Perspectives on Emotions.

6.6 Application: Nonverbal Behavior & Expression of Emotions.

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References :

1. Amit Abraham (2011). General Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill.

2. Baron, R. A. (2001). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt.

Ltd.

3. Ciccarelli , Saundra, White N. (2011). Psychology: An Exploration

(2nd edition), Pearson Publications

4. Ciccarelli, S and Meyer, G. E. (2011).Psychology , Pearson

Publications, New Delhi.

5. Coon, D. &Mitterer, J. O. (2007). Introduction to psychology:

Gateways to mind and behavior. Singapore: Thomson Wadsworth

6. Feldman, Robert S. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. New

York: McGraw-Hill.

7. Franzoi, Stephen L. Psychology: A Journey of Discovery. Cincinnati,

OH: Atomic Dog Publishing.

8. Lahey, B. B. (2003). Psychology: An introduction. New Delhi: Tata

McGraw-Hill.

9. Morgan, King, Weisz, Schopler (2001). Introduction to psychology,

Tata McGraw Hill

10. Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2007). Psychology: The science of mind

and behaviour. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.

11. Smith, D. B. (1998). Psychology: Science and understanding. Boston:

McGraw-Hill.

12. Smith, E. E., Hocksema, S. N., Fredrickson, B. and Loftus, G. R.

(2003). Atkinson and Hilgard’s

13. Zimbardo, P. G. and Weber, A. L. (1997).Psychology. N.Y.: Pearson.

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Course Requirements 1. Attendance: You are expected to attend all class sessions regularly,

and participate meaningfully in class activities.

2. Class Tests : Class tests must be taken on the assigned dates. Make up

tests may be administered on presentation of a medical report and must

be completed before the next scheduled examination.

3. Examinations : Internal and Final examination must be taken on

assigned dates.

4. Assignments include:

a. Reading reports

b. Practicum

c. Presentation

d. Project/ Term paper

e. Review of Research Articles

COURSE EVALUATION AND GRADING

The following scheme will be used in evaluation and grading of the student performance.

A. Internal Assessment: 20 %

1. Class tests 5%

2. Internal Examination 5%

3. Assignments Reading Reports 5%

4. Practicum/ Project / Term Paper 5%

B. External Assessment[Final Examination] 80% _________ Total 100 % _

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : First Semester

PSYC 112 Social Psychology

Core Course [CC]

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description:

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and methods used in the

field of Social Psychology. Various topics such as Social Perception,

Social Cognition Attributions, Attitudes , Prejudice, Communication,

Interpersonal relations, Group behavior, etc. are included. These topics

will be studied in the light of theory, research and relevant social

applications.

Course Objectives:

To enable the student:

1. To acquaint with basic concepts and methods in Social Psychology.

2. To understand and explain intrapersonal aspects of social

behavior.

3. To understand and explain interpersonal aspects of social

behavior.

4. To understand and explain the psychological aspects of group

behavior.

5. To apply principles of Social Psychology to enrich social behavior

and Society.

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Course Text Book:

Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (2002). Social Psychology, 10th ed. New

Delhi: Pearson Education.

Course Outline

Unit 1 : Introduction to Social Psychology

1.1. Social Psychology : Scientific nature and Significance

1.2. Brief history of Social Psychology

1.3. Contemporary trends in Social Psychology

1.4. Social Psychology and its relation with other social sciences

1.5. Research Methods in Social Psychology

1.6. Application: Applied aspects of Social Psychology

Unit 2 :Social Perception- Understanding Others

2.1 Social Perception : nature, definition and importance

2.2 Nonverbal Communication: The Basic Channels

2.3 Attribution: Understanding the Causes of Other’s Behavior.

2.4 Theories of Attribution

2.5 Attribution Errors

2.6 Application: Impression Formation & Management

Unit 3: Attitudes

3.1 Attitude: Definition, Dimensions components, functions

3.2 Attitude Formation and Factors

3.3 Attitude Change : Persuasion

3.4 Resistance to Persuasion

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3.5 Cognitive Dissonance

3.6 Application : Reduction of Cognitive Dissonance

Unit 4: Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination

4.1 Stereotypes - Nature, definition and types.

4.2 Prejudice – Nature, causes and effects

4.3 Persistence and Theories of Prejudice

4.4 Discrimination- Explicit and implicit forms.

4.5 Strategies to counteract or reduce prejudice

4.6 Application : Gender-based prejudices in Indian Society.

Unit- 5: Interpersonal Attraction & Close Relationships

5.1 Interpersonal attraction – definition, levels

5.2 Determinants of attraction

5.3 Love : Characteristics, Types , Triangular model

5.4 Dating Process

5.5 Effects of Rejection and Break ups

5.6 Application: Distinguishing Friendship and Love

Unit- 6 : Groups and Social Influence

6.1 Groups: Definition , Functions. and Types

6.2 Conformity- Group Influence in Action

6.3 Compliance

6.4 Social Influences of groups on behavior : Social facilitation

6.5 Obedience to Authority

6.6 Application: Deindividuation and Overcoming Deindividuation

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Unit- 7 : Power and Leadership

7.1 Power – meaning, types

7.2 Leadership – Nature, importance, types

7.3 Emergence and Personal qualities of Leaders

7.4 Functions of leaders

7.5 Leadership Styles

7.6 Application: Enhancing leadership qualities

Unit- 8 : Prosocial Behaviour [Altruism]

8.1 Prosocial Behavior – meaning, aspects, factors

8.2 Bystanders reactions in emergency situations

8.3 The Decision to help in an Emergency: Five essential steps.

8.4 Factors that Enhance or Inhibit Helping

8.5 Theories of Prosocial behavior

8.6 Application: Methods to increase Altruism.

Unit- 9: Aggression and Violence

9.1 Aggression: Definition, nature and types

9.2 Causes of human aggression (social, personal, situational).

9.3 Theories of Aggression

9.4 Forms of Violence

9.5 Prevention and control of aggression

9.6 Application: Dealing with Aggression in Long-term Relationships

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Unit- 10: Applied Social Psychology

10.1 Organizational Applications

10.2 Educational Applications

10.3 Legal and Courtroom Applications

10.4 Environment and Social behavior

10.5 Applications : Community Applications

Reference Books

1 Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2015). Social Psychology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

2 Baron, R. A., Byrne, D., & Branscombe, N. R. (2007). Mastering Social Psychology. Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

3 Breckler, S. J., Olson, J., & Wiggons, E. (2006). Social Psychology Alive. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

4 Crawford, L. A., & Novak, K. B. (2013). Individual and Society: Sociological Social Psychology. New York: Routledge.

5 Crisp, R. J., & Turner, R. N. (2014). Essential Social Psychology (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

6 DeLamater, J. D., Collett, J. L., & Myers, D. J. (2014). Social Psychology (8th ed.). Boulder, CO: Westview Press.

7 Franzoi, S. L. (2016). Social Psychology (7th ed.). Redding, CA: BVT Publishing.

8 Gilovich, T., Keltner, D., Chen, S., & Nisbett, R. (2015). Social Psychology (4th ed.). New York: W. W. Norton.

9 Gilbert, D. T., Fiske, S. T., & Lindzey, G. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of Social Psychology (5th ed.). New York: Wiley.

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10 Greenberg, J., Schmader, T., Arndt, J., & Landau, M. (2015). Social Psychology: The Science of Everyday Life. New York: Worth Publishers.

11 Kassin, S. M., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2013). Social Psychology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

12 Myers, D. G. (2014). Exploring Social Psychology (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

13 Myers, D. G. (2012). Social Psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.



2. Class Tests : Class tests must be taken on the assigned dates. Make

up tests may be administered on presentation of a medical report and

must be completed before the next scheduled examination.


assigned dates.


a. Reading reports

b. Practicum

c. Presentation



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1. Class tests 5%




B. External Assessment[Final Examination] 80% Total 100 %

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : First Semester PSYC 113 – History and Schools of Psychology

Discipline Specific Elective [DSE]

Credit – 3 Hours

Course Description

This course explores major developments and ideas in the history of

psychology as an academic discipline. We will address such topics as: the

history of ideas about "the mind;" key historical and social events that

shaped the field; when and how psychology became a science.

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to enable the student to understand and appreciate

the historical background of modern scientific Psychology.

Course Textbook :

Singh, A,K.,(2013) The Comprehensive History of Psychology, Motilal

Banarasidass Publishers, New Delhi

Course Outline

Unit - 1 Pre Scientific Psychology 1.1 Ancient Greek Philosophical Influences

1.2 Hellenic Period – Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

1.4 Decline of Greek Naturalism

1.5 Science in Renaissance

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Unit 2 - Pre Scientific Psychology:

2.1 Mind – Body Problem – Descrates, Leibnitz, Spinoza.

2.2 Conclusion regarding Mind – Body Problem; Monism

2.3 Empricism – Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume.

2.4 Associationism – Hartley, British Associationism.

2.5 Nativism – German Psychology

Unit 3 – Structuralism

3.1 Wundt’s Structural Psychology.

3.2 Evaluation of Wundt’s Contribution.

3.3 Titchner’s Structural Psychology.

3.4 Wundt and Titchener : A Comparative look.

3.5 Fate of Structuralism.

Unit 4 - Functionalism

4.1 William James’ Psychology.

4.2 Stream of Consciousness.

4.3 Contributions of Functionalism.

4.4 Some Pioneer American Psychologists – G.S Hall, James Cattell.

4.5 Contributions and Criticism of Functionalism

Unit 5 - Behaviorism

5.1 Watsonian Behaviorism.

5.2 Secondary Features of Watsonian Behaviorism.

5.3 Criticisms of Watson’s Behaviorism.

5.4 Some other Early Behaviorists – Albert Weiss, Walter Hunter,

Karl Lashley.

5.5 Contribution of Behaviorism

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Unit 6 - Gestalt Psychology

6.1 The Emergence of Gestalt Psychology - Wertheimer, Kohler.

6.2 Protest of Gestalt Psychology against other systems.

6.3 Gestalt Psychology as a school of Psychology.

6.4 Present status of Gestalt Psychology

6.5 Contributions and Critical analysis of Gestalt Psychology

Unit 7 - Psychoanalysis

7.1 Freudian Psychoanalysis.

7.2 Contributions of Freudian Psychoanalysis.

7.3 Alfred Alder’s Individual Psychology.

7.4 Neo – Freudians – Karen Horney, Erik Erikson.

Unit 8 - Humanistic Psychology and Existential Psychology.

8.1 Rogers’ Self Theory or Person Centered Theory.

8.2 Abraham Maslow’s Self Actualization Theory.

8.3 Major Contributions of Existential Psychology

8.4 Comparison between Humanistic and Existential Psychology.

Reference Books:

1. Hothersall, D. (2004) History of Psychology (4th ed.). NY: McGraw-

Hill.

2. Benjamin, L. T. (2006). A History Of Psychology In Letters, 2nd Ed.

Malden, MA: Blackwell.

3. Woodworth, R.S., & Sheehan, M.R.: Contemporary Schools of

Psychology, (Latest Edition) Methuen and Co. Ltd. London.

4. Olson, M.; Hergenhahn, B.R.: Introduction to the Theories of

Learning, Prentice-Hall India, 2009.

5. Hunt, H. (1993). The Story of Psychology. New York: Doubleday.

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assigned dates.


a. Reading reports

b. Practicum

c. Presentation






1. Class tests 5%





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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : First Semester PSYC 114 Introduction to Psychology

General Elective [GE]

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description:

An introductory course in the field of Psychology that leads to a greater

understanding of human behavior. This course will familiarize students with

the key concepts, basic psychological processes and theories underlying

human behavior. A variety of practical applications are included .

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the terminology and principles of Psychology.

2. To familiarize students with basic concepts of Psychology

3. To provide an overview of various psychological processes.

4. To appreciate the extensive range of applications of Psychology .

Textbooks: 1. Feldman, Robert (2009). Understanding Psychology, 9th edition, Tata

McGraw Hill.

2. David G. Myers. Exploring Psychology - New York - Worth


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Course Outline UNIT -1 Introduction to Psychology

1.1 Psychology as a scientific discipline

1.2 Origins and Evolution of Psychology

1.3 Psychology and Other Disciplines

1.4 Subfields of Psychology

1.5 Applications : Psychology in Everyday Life

UNIT -2 Consciousness and Altered States of Consciousness [ASC]

2.1 Consciousness and ASC – Nature, Characteristics and types

2.2 Sleep - Stages , Sleep Cycle, Sleep Disturbances

2.3 Dreams – Nature and Theories

2.4 Psychoactive Drugs.-Types, Effects of chronic use.

2.5 Applications: Dealing with Drug Abuse

UNIT -3 Knowing the World: Sensation and Attention

3.1 Stimulus and Sense Modalities : Nature and Types

3.2 Visual, Auditory and Other Human Senses

3.3 Attention – Nature, Types

3.4 Determinants of Attention

3.5 Sustained Attention and Distraction of Attention

3.6 Application: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

UNIT -4 Understanding the World: Perception

4.1 Perception: Nature , definition and Process

4.2 Processing Approaches in Perception

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4.3 Principles of Perception

4.4 Perceptual Illusions

4.5 Application : Extrasensory Perception [ ESP]

UNIT -5 Motivation

5.1 Motivation – Nature and Characteristics

5.2 Motivation Cycle and Types of Motives

5.3 Psychosocial Motives – Affiliation, Achievement, Power

5.4 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

5.5 Application: Self-Motivation

UNIT -6 Emotion

6.1 Nature and Physiological changes in Emotions

6.2 Cognitive and Cultural Bases of Emotions

6.3 Managing Negative Emotions

6.4 Enhancing Positive Emotions

6.5 Applications: Dealing with Exam Anxiety

UNIT -7 Learning

7.1 Learning : Nature and Characteristics

7.2 Types of Learning

7.3 Principles of Learning

7.4 Factors Facilitating Learning

7.5 Applications : The Learner and Learning Styles

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UNIT -8 Human Memory

8.1 Nature and Process of Memory

8.2 Information Processing Approach : The Stage Model

8.3 Memory Systems : Sensory, Short-term and Long-term

8.4 Nature and Causes of Forgetting

8.5 Applications: Mnemonics and Enhancing Memory

UNIT -9 Thinking , Problem Solving and Creativity

9.1 Nature and Tools of Thinking

9.2 Problem Solving and Reasoning

9.3 Creative Thinking : Nature and Process

9.4 Developing Creative Thinking

9.5 Application: Lateral Thinking

UNIT -10 Stress and Coping

10.1 Stress - Nature and definition and types

10.2 Sources and Effects of Stress

10.3 Emotion –focused Coping

10.4 Problem-focused Coping

10.5 Stress Management

Reference Books:

1. Baron, R. A. (2001). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Ed. Pvt. Ltd.





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York: McGraw-Hill.

5. Franzoi, Stephen L. Psychology: A Journey of Discovery.

Cincinnati, OH: Atomic Dog Publishing.


McGraw-Hill.


Tata McGraw Hill

8. Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2007). Psychology: The science of

mind and behaviour. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.

9. Smith, D. B. (1998). Psychology: Science and understanding.

Boston: McGraw-Hill.



11. Thompson Wadsworth Introduction to Psychology. Singapore:

12. Zimbardo, P. G. and Weber, A. L. (1997).Psychology. N.Y.:

Pearson.







assigned dates.

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a. Reading reports

b. Practicum

c. Presentation






1. Class tests 5%





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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : First Semester PSYC 115 Practical for General Psychology- I

Core Course [CC]

Credit: 1 Hour

Course Description:

This course deals with basic experiments related to the relevant theoretical

topics discussed in course PSYC 111 General Psychology – I.

Course Objectives:

1. To acquaint the students with basic procedure of Psychology

experiments.

2. To enable students to analyze and report the data of experiments.

3. To enable students to write research reports in scientific manner.

4. To familiarize the learners to experiments in basic psychological

processes.

Course Outline:

Students are required to conduct the experiment , write the Experiment

Report in a Practical Journal and submit to instructor after the completion

of each experiment. Students have to conduct any 10 experiments listed

below..

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List of Experiments : (Any 10 Experiments)

1 Span of Attention for Visual Stimuli

2 Effect of Auditory and Visual distraction on Attention.

3 Division of attention with similar and dissimilar tasks.

4 Colour Preference

5 Retinal Color Zones.

6 Mapping Cutaneous Sense Spots.

7 Colour Blindness

8 Size constancy.

9 Figure –ground [Reversible Figures]

10 Measuring extent of Illusion [Illusion figures]

11 Perceptual Grouping

12 Judging Emotions from Photograph.

13 Emotional Intelligence [EI] Test

14 Knowledge of results

15 Level of aspiration

Books for Reference:

1. Rajamanickam, M. (2005). Experimental Psychology: with Advanced

Experiments, Volume 1 & 2. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.

2. Sharma. Ramnath &Sharma (2000) Experimental Psychology Atlanta.

Pub.

3. Parameshwarn, E.G. & Rao, B. T. (1968) Manual of Experimental

Psychology.Bombay: Lalvani Publishing House.

4. Mohsin, S. M. (1975). Experiments in Psychology. Orient Longman.

5. . Jalota, S (1962). Experiments in Psychology. Asia Publishing House.

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Course Requirements :

1. Attendance: You are expected to attend all practical sessions regularly,

and conduct experiments .

2. Practicals : Students have to conduct any 10 experiments from the

prescribed list . The student must conduct experiment and submit a

written report to the concerned instructor on the assigned dates.

3. Practical Journal : Students are required to write the Experiment

Reports in a Practical Journal and submit to concerned instructor after

the completion of each experiment on assigned dates ..

4. Internal Evaluation : Each experiment carries 10 marks that includes

Instructions & conduction of Experiment and Report Writing.

5 External Evaluation : External [ Final ] Examination carries 80 marks.

Final Examination would consist of conducting two experiments. Each

experiment carries 40 marks that includes Instructions & Conducting

Experiment, Report Writing and Viva-voce.

The student must submit the Practical Journal with all Experiment

Reports that are duly signed by the concerned Instructor and the Head

of the department at the time of final examination. Any student who

fails to submit a fair Journal will not be allowed to appear for the final

examination.


assigned dates.

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COURSE EVALUATION AND GRADING The following scheme will be used in evaluation and grading of the student performance. A. Internal Assessment: 20 %

1. Conducting Experiments 5%

2. Practical Journal 10 %

2. Internal Examination 5% B. External Assessment[Final Examination] 80% _________ Total 100 % _

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY

Syllabus- Implemented from 2016

B. A.[Psychology] : First Semester

PSYC 116 Practical in Social Psychology

Core Course [CC]

Credit: 1 Hour

Course Description:


topics discussed in PSYC 112 – Social Psychology .

Course Objectives:

1 To familiarize the learners to experiments in various topics of Social

Psychology.

2 To acquaint the students with basic procedure and design of Social

Psychology experiments.

3 To enable students to write research reports in scientific manner.

4 To develop in students a scientific perspective towards various

social issues.

Course Outline

List of Experiments (Any Ten)

1. Conforming to the Norm

2. Obedience to Authority

3. Bystander Effect

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4. Ingroup-Outgroup Bias

5. Cognitive Dissonance

6. Pro-Social Behavior

7. The Standford Prison

8. Consensus Effect

9. Social Halo Effect

10. Sociometry

11. Measurement of Attitude

12. Altruism Scale

13. Stereotypes Scale

14. Prejudice Scale

15. Leadership Styles

16. Hawthorne effect

17. Selective Group Perception

Reference Books

1 Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2015). Social Psychology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

2 Baron, R. A., Byrne, D., & Branscombe, N. R. (2007). Mastering Social Psychology. Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.

3 Breckler, S. J., Olson, J., & Wiggons, E. (2006). Social Psychology Alive. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

4 Crawford, L. A., & Novak, K. B. (2013). Individual and Society: Sociological Social Psychology. New York: Routledge.

5 Crisp, R. J., & Turner, R. N. (2014). Essential Social Psychology (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

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6 DeLamater, J. D., Collett, J. L., & Myers, D. J. (2014). Social Psychology (8th ed.). Boulder, CO: Westview Press.

7 Franzoi, S. L. (2016). Social Psychology (7th ed.). Redding, CA: BVT Publishing.

8 Gilovich, T., Keltner, D., Chen, S., & Nisbett, R. (2015). Social Psychology (4th ed.). New York: W. W. Norton.

9 Gilbert, D. T., Fiske, S. T., & Lindzey, G. (Eds.). (2010). Handbook of Social Psychology (5th ed.). New York: Wiley.

10 Greenberg, J., Schmader, T., Arndt, J., & Landau, M. (2015). Social Psychology: The Science of Everyday Life. New York: Worth Publishers.

11 Kassin, S. M., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2013). Social Psychology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

12 Myers, D. G. (2014). Exploring Social Psychology (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

13 Myers, D. G. (2012). Social Psychology (11th ed.). New York:

McGraw-Hill.










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examination.

6. Examinations : Internal and Final examination must be taken on assigned dates.







B. External Assessment[Final Examination] 80%

_________

Total 100 %

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : Second Semester PSYC 121 General Psychology II

Core Course [CC]

Credit: 3 Hours

Course Description

This course continues with the study of the fundamental processes

underlying human behavior such as Learning, Memory, Intelligence,

Thinking, etc. It also explores various research methods and schools of

Psychology.

Course Objectives

1. To introduce the biological foundation of Behavior.

2. To understand further the fundamental processes underlying human

behavior.


Textbooks: 1. David G. Myers. Exploring Psychology - New York - Worth


2. Feldman, Robert (2009). Understanding Psychology, 9th edition, Tata

McGraw Hill.

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Course Outline:

Unit -1 – Psychology as a Science

1.1 Emergence of Scientific Psychology

1.2 Schools of Psychology - Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt

1.3 Modern Perspectives in Psychology – Psychoanalysis, Humanistic

1.4 Psychology in India

1.5 Applications: Great Psychologists and their contributions

Unit -2 Scientific Methods in Psychology

2.1 Introspection

2.2 Observation

2.3 Experiment

2.4 Questionnaires

2.5 Rating Scales

2.6 Interviews & Case Study

Unit 3 - Biological Foundation of Behavior

3.1 Neurons: Structure of a Neuron

3.2 Neurotransmitters: Multitalented Chemical Couriers

3.3 The Nervous System: Central & Periphery Nervous System.

3.4 The Evolutionary Foundations of the Nervous System.

3.5 The Brain: Structure & Functions of the Brain.

3.6 The Endocrine System.

Unit 4 – Stages Of Consciousness - Sleep and Dreams

4.1 The Stages of Sleep.

4.2 REM sleep: The paradox of Sleep.

4.3 Why do we sleep & how much sleep is necessary.

4.4 The functioning & meaning of Dreaming.

4.5 Sleep Disturbances & Sleeping Better.

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Unit 5 – Learning

5.1 Nature and Factors influencing Learning.

5.2 Classical Conditioning: The basis of Classical Conditioning.

5.3 Applying Conditioning to Human Behavior.

5.4 Operant Conditioning: Positive and Negative Reinforcers

5.5 Observational Learning: Learning through limitation.

Unit 6 – Memory

6.1 The three systems of Memory

6.2 Recalling Long Term Cues: Retrieval Cues & Flash Bulb Memories.

6.3 Measurement of Memory: STM & LTM.

6.4 Biological bases of Memory.

6.5 Proactive & Retroactive Interference.

Unit 7 – Intelligence

7.1 Nature and Characteristics

7.2 Theories of Intelligence.

7.3 Measuring Intelligence

7.4 Mental Retardation and Intellectually Gifted

7.5 Practical Intelligence & Emotional Intelligence.

Unit 8 – Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity

8.1 Thinking: Nature., Tools of Thought

8.2 Styles of Thinking.

8.3 Concept Formation Processes.

8.4 Problem Solving Processes.

8.5 Creative Thinking & Fostering Creativity.

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Reference Books:

1. Amit Abraham (2011). General Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill.

2. Baron, R. A. (2001). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt.

Ltd.

3. Ciccarelli , Saundra, White N. (2011). Psychology: An Exploration

(2nd edition), Pearson Publications






York: McGraw-Hill.

7. Franzoi, Stephen L. Psychology: A Journey of Discovery. Cincinnati,

OH: Atomic Dog Publishing.


McGraw-Hill.


Tata McGraw Hill

10. Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2007). Psychology: The science of mind

and behaviour. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.

11. Smith, D. B. (1998). Psychology: Science and understanding. Boston:

McGraw-Hill.



13. Zimbardo, P. G. and Weber, A. L. (1997).Psychology. N.Y.: Pearson.

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : Second Semester PSYC 122 Applied Social Psychology Core Course [CC]

Credit: 4 Hours

Course Description:

Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with

the practical application of solving problems in the real world. Applied

Social Psychology focuses on the understanding of social and interpersonal

problems and on developing intervention strategies directed at the

amelioration of such problems.

Course Objectives : This course will enable the student-

1. To gain knowledge about applications of Social Psychology in

various fields.

2. To understand the role of Social Psychology in Organizations and

Education.

3. To understand the role of Social Psychology in Criminal and

Judiciary Systems.

4. To understand the role of Social Psychology in Ecology and

Community Care.

5. To acquaint with various intervention strategies available in the field of

Applied Social Psychology.

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Course Textbook :

Frank W. Schneider (2012). Applied Social Psychology. SAGE


Course Outline

Unit 1- Introduction to Applied Social Psychology

1.1 Applied Social Psychology- Nature and scope

1.2 Historical perspectives of Applied Social psychology

1.3 Theoretical perspectives of Applied Social psychology

1.4 Global perspectives of Applied Social psychology

1.5 Areas of Applications of Applied Social psychology

Unit 2 Applying Social Psychology to Health

2.1 Physical and Mental Health – concept, criteria and importance

2.2 The Bio- Psycho Social Model of Health.

2.3 Depression - Causes , Theories and Interventions

2.4 Social Psychology of Physical Health and Stress

2.5 Changing Health endangering behaviors and Social Psychology

2.6 Social support systems for promoting health.

Unit 3 - Applying Social Psychology to Environment.

3.1 Environmental Issues and Stressors

3.2 Energy and Water conservation

3.3 Population, Space and built environments

3.4 Problems in Maintaining Pro Environment Behavior

3.5 Strategies for Inducing Pro Environment Behavior.

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Unit 4 - Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior and

Technology

4.1 Social Psychology of Consumerism

4.2 Persuasion and Advertising

4.3 Mass media and Consumer decision making

4.4 Individual and Technology- The acceptance and adaptation

4.5 Technology and Interpersonal Communication

Unit 5 - Applying Social Psychology to Education

5.1 Social Psychology of Education

5.2 Socialization and Social Learning in the School

5.3 Social Psychology of Stress and Violence in Students

5.4 Social Psychology of Special Education

5.5 Cross Cultural aspects of Education

Unit 6 - Applying Social Psychological to the Class Room

6.1 Social Psychology of Classroom

6.2 Social Categorization and Social Comparison

6.3 Self-perception and their academic consequence

6.4 Cognitive errors, and Attribution errors and their effects

6.5 Classroom climate, teacher-student relations and E-learning

Unit 7 - Applying Social Psychology to Religion

7.1 Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

7.2 Functions of religion and spirituality

7.3 The development of religiousness

7.4 Religion and Social Harmony

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Unit 8 - Applied Social Psychology and Well Being

8.1 Introduction to Positive Social Psychology

8.2 Social Psychology of Wellbeing

8.3 Social Psychology of Optimism.

8.4 Social Psychology of Resilience

8.5 Social Psychology of Happiness

Reference Books:

1. Baron, R.A., Byrne, D., & Johnson, B.T. (2004). Exploring Social

Psychology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

2. Baumeister, R.F., & Bushman, B.J. (2011). Social Psychology and

Human Nature. US: Wadsworth.

3. Kool, V.K., & Agrawal, R. (2006). Applied Social Psychology: A

Global Perspective. New Delhi : Atlantic Publishers (P) LTD.

4. Schneider, F.W., Gruman, J.A.,& Coutts, L.M. (2012). Applied Social

Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical

Problems. Los Angeles: Sage.

5. Soroka, M.P., & Bryjak, G.J. (1995). Social Problems: a World at Risk

. Boston : Allyn & Bacon.

6. Steg, L., Buunk, A.P., & Rothengatter, T. (2008). Applied Social

Psychology: Understanding and Managing Social Problems.

Cambridge: University Press.

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1. Class tests 5%




B. External Assessment[Final Examination] 80% _________ Total 100 %

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : Second Semester

PSYC 123 Applied Psychology Discipline Specific Elective [DSE]

Credit: 3 Hours

Course Description

Applied psychology is an interdisciplinary course that incorporates

theoretical knowledge and practical life situations. It applies various

principles of psychology to resolve problems of living and to enrich

various areas of life .

Course Objectives

1. To help students appreciate the interrelations between theoretical and

applied aspects of Psychology.

2. To equip students with information and strategies of applied fields of

Psychology.


Course Outline

Unit – 1 Introduction to Applied Psychology

1.1 Applied Psychology- nature and scope.

1.2 History of Applied Psychology.

1.3 Research methods of study

1.4 Scope of Applied Psychology.

1.5 Applied Psychology in India.

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Unit – 2 Applied Psychology in Education.

2.1 – Educational Psychology- Nature and scope

2.2 – Uses of Individual differences in Education.

2.3 Effective Teaching – Learning Methodologies.

2.4 Psychological Testing and Evaluation in Education

2.5 Challenged Students and Special Education

Unit – 3 Applied Psychology in Sports and Military

3.1 Sports Psychology- Nature and Scope

3.2 Motivating sportspersons , Building team morale

3.3 Factors affecting performance of sportspersons –

3.4 Military Psychology - Psychological testing , Reward systems.

3.5 Adjustment to Military Life

Unit – 4 Adolescence, Family and Gender Issues

4.1 Issues of Adolescents: Identity crisis, Relations,

4.2 Career and Occupational Choices

4.3 Family and Adjustment Problems and Solutions

4.4 Love, Relationships-dating, live in and Break Ups

4.5 Psychology of Gender – gender discrimination, gender role conflicts

Unit – 5 Health and Clinical Applications

5.1 Health Psychology- scope and contribution

5.2 Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

5.3 Mental Hygiene and Mental Health.

5.4 Community Mental Health

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Unit – 6 Applied Psychology and Crime Prevention

6.1 Forensic Psychology

6.2 Criminal Psychology

6.3 Legal Psychology

6.4 Investigative Corrective Techniques

6.5 Current challenges –Cybercrime, financial crimes, violence

Unit - 7 Applied Psychology and Organizatons

7.1 Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction

7.2 Personnel Selection and Performance Evaluation

7.3 Consumer behavior and Advertisements

7.4 Engineering Psychology and Ergonomics

Unit – 8 Applied Psychology and Social Problems.

8.1 Role of Psychology in tackling Social problems.

8.2 Psychology of Terrorism.

8.3 Psychology of Corruption.

8.4 Psychology of Superstitions.

Reference Books

1. Bayne and Horton., (2003) Applied Psychology. Sage Publications.

2. Weiten and Lloyd., (2004) Psychology Applied to Modern Life and

Adjustment in 21st Century. Thomas Wadsworth Publications.

3. Sharma, R., (2009) Applied Psychology. Atlantic Publications.

4. Bachav, A. M., (2012) Applied Psychology. Chandralok Prakashan.

5. C.R. Snyder & Shane J. Lopez., (2007) Positive Psychology. Sage

Publications.

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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : Second Semester PSYC 124 Self and Personality Development General Elective [GE]

Credit: 3 Hours

Course Description

This course introduces various aspects of Personality development and

skills for personal effectiveness required for successful life. Aim of this

course is to promote self-awareness and self-efficacy.

Course Objectives: To enable the student :

1. To develop abilities for adaptive and positive behavior.

2. To enable student to deal effectively with the challenges of life.

3. To promote self- awareness and self –efficacy.

4. To enhance self- esteem and psychological well being.

Course Outline

Unit -1 Introduction to Self and Personality

1.1 Meaning and Definition of Personality and Self.

1.2 Nature and Aspects of Personality.

1.3 Factors affecting personality development

1.4 Importance of Personality Development

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Unit -2 Attitudes and Personality Development

2.1 Meaning and causes of Negative attitudes

2.2 Consequences of Negative Attitudes

2.3 Changing Negative Attitudes

2.4 Meaning and Benefits of Positive attitudes.

2.5 Steps and methods to built positive attitudes

Unit -3 Success and Failure

3.1 Meaning of Success and Failure

3.2 Concept and Reasons of Failure

3.3 Obstacles to Success

3.4 Factors that make a Person Successful

3.5 Qualities that make a Person Successful

Unit -4 Interpersonal and Group Skills

4.1 Interpersonal and Group Skills

4.2 Importance of Interpersonal and Group Skills

4.3 Types of Interpersonal and Group Skills

4.4 Developing Interpersonal and Group Skills

Unit -5 Positive Relationships

5.1 Meaning and Nature of Positive Relationships

5.2 Importance of Positive Relationships

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5.3 Characteristics of Positive Relationships

5.4 Building Positive Relationships

5.5 Power and Influence

Unit -6 Communication and Effective Speech

6.1 Nature and goals of Communication

6.2 Process of Communication

6.3 Types of Communication

6.4 Effective communication

6.5 Intentional Listening

Unit -7 Understanding Body Language

7.1 Meaning of Body Language

7.2 Elements of Body Language

7.3 Use and misuse of Body Language

7.4 Projecting Positive Body Language

7.5 Culture and Body Language

Unit -8 Habits and Etiquette

8.1 Meaning and nature of Habits

8.2 Characteristics of Habits

8.3 Habits of Highly Effective People

8.4 Manners and Etiquette

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Reference Books :

1. Dahama O.P., Bhatnagar O.P, (2005). Education and Communication

for Development, (2nd Edn.), Oxford& IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

New Delhi.

2. Duffy Grover Karen, Atwater Eastwood, (2008). (8th Edn.),

Psychology for Living- Adjustment, Growth and Behaviour Today,

Pearson Education Inc, New Delhi.

3. Lata, P & Kumar, S (2007) Communicate Or Collapse. New Delhi,

Prentice Hall India Pvt Limited

4. Sherfield, R.M., Montgomery, R.J., and Moody, P.G. (2009)

Developing Soft Skills- 4th ed. New Delhi, Pearson Education







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SPICER ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY Syllabus- Implemented from 2016 B. A.[Psychology] : Second Semester PSYC 125 Practicals for General Psychology II

Core Course [CC]

Credit: 1 Hour

Course Description:


topics discussed in course PSYC 121 General Psychology – II.

Course Objectives:

1. To acquaint the students with basic procedure of Psychology experiments.

2. To enable students to analyze and report the data of experiments.

3. To enable students to write research reports in scientific manner.

4. To familiarize the learners to experiments in basic psychological processes.

List of Experiments (Any 10* )

* Conduct a minimum of 2 experiments from each section.)

Learning

1. Insight learning (Step Maze)

2. Trial and Error learning (Finger or Slot Maze)

3. Associative learning (Letter-Digit substitution Test)

4. Bilateral transfer of training (Mirror Drawing/Cup and Ball)

5. Massed versus Spaced Learning.

6. Part versus Whole Learning Method.

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Memory

1. Measuring Retention using recognition method.

2. Measuring Retention using Recall method.

3. Short term memory for digits.

4. Memory for meaningful and nonsense syllables.

5. Free vs Serial Recall

Intelligence

1. Non-Verbal Intelligence test (Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices)

2. Verbal Intelligence tests

3. Performance Intelligence test (Alexander Pass along test / Koh’s Block

Design test)

Thinking

1. Concept Formation

2. Concept Attainment

2. Problem Solving (Pyramid Puzzle)

4. Mental Set (Luchin Jar problems)

5. Test for Creativity (Paper pencil)

Books for Reference:

1. Rajamanickam, M. (2005). Experimental Psychology: with Advanced Experiments, Volume 1 & 2. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.

2. Sharma. Ramnath &Sharma (2000) Experimental Psychology . Atlanta. Pub.

3. Parameshwarn, E.G. & Rao, B. T. (1968) Manual of Experimental Psychology. Bombay: Lalvani Publishing House.

4. Mohsin, S. M. (1975). Experiments in Psychology. Orient Longman.

5. . Jalota, S (1962). Experiments in Psychology. Asia Publishing House.

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examination.

6. Examinations : Internal and Final examination must be taken on assigned dates.

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B. External Assessment[Final Examination] 80%

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