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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.
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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.
ORDER
st
As per paper read as 1 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 2nd 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
be
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 subject to
ratification by the Academic Council.
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.
Orders are issued accordingly. Syllabus is appended.
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Psychology Complementary Courses for Second Semester B.A and Other Under
Graduate Programmes
SEMESTER
CODE
Name of Complementory
Course
PS2C03
Advanced Psychological
Processes
PS2C04
Social mind and Processes
II
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, 5th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education.
Bootzin, R., & Bower, G. H. (1991). Psychology today-An Introduction, 7th 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, 3rd 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, 7th ed. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
Weiten, W. (2002). Psychology: Themes and variations, 5th ed. New York: Brooks/Cole
Publishing Co.
For additional reading:
Lefrancois, G.R. (2000). Theories of human learning, 4th 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: JamesLange 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, 5th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education.
Bootzin, R., & Bower,G.H. (1991). Psychology today-An Introduction, 7th 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, 3rd 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, 7th ed. New Dehi: Tata McGraw Hill.
Weiten, W. (2002). Psychology: Themes and variations, 5th ed. New York: Brooks/Cole
Publishing Co.
For additional reading:
Friedman, H. S., and Schustack, M.W. (2003). Personality: Classic theories and modern
research, 2nd 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, 10th ed. New Delhi:
Pearson Education.
Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (1997). Social Psychology, 7th ed. New Delhi:
Pearson Education.
Myers, D.G. (1990). Social Psychology, 3rd 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, 10th ed. New Delhi:
Pearson Education.
Baron, R.A., and Byrne, D. (1997). Social Psychology, 7th ed. New Delhi:
Pearson Education.
Myers, D.G. (1990). Social Psychology, 3rd 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: NeurotransmitterHormonal imbalance- Genetic defect- Constitutional liabilities- Brain dysfunctionPhysical 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 agoraphobicGeneralized anxiety disorders- Obsessive-compulsive disorders- Causal factorsBiological, Physiological, and Socio-cultural factors- Treatment and outcomes.
Module 5: Somatoform and dissociative disorders:
Somatization disorderHypochondriasis- 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.
.
(10th 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- BarbituratesAmphetamines- 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 typeCatatonic 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.
.
(10th 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 BehavioralSocial 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 3rd 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.
References
Brannon, J. & Feist, J. (1999). Health Psychology An Introduction to Behaviour and
Health (4th Edition)Wadsworth Thomson Leaning.
Dematteo, R, M. & Martin, R. L. (2007). Health Psychology., Pearson Education.
Jitendra Mohan, j. & Sehgal, M. (2006). Health Psychology Recent Perspectives.
J.K.Singh for Abhijeet , Delhi.
Marks, (2008). Health Psychology. Thory Practices. Delhi: Sage.
Roberts, R.,
Towell, T. & Golding, J. F. (2001). Foundations of Health
PsychologyPalgrave Houndmills New York
Sarafino, E. P. (1998). Health Psychology Bio-psychosocial interactions (2nd & 3rd Eds).
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Sheridan, C. L. & Radmacher, S. A. (1992). Health
Psychology
challenging
the
Biomedical Model John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Tylor, E.. (2006), Health psychology New Delhi: McGraw Hills inc