B.SC.

, PSYCHOLOGY (BSY)

I Year

BSY 11 - Basic Psychology – I

BSY 12 - Developmental Psychology
BSY AL11 - Educational Psychology

II Year

BSY 21 - Basic Psychology – II

BSY 22 - Experimental Psychology – I
BSY AL21 - Guidance and Counselling Psychology

III Year

BSY 31 - Abnormal Psychology

BSY 32 - Social Psychology
BSY 33 - Human Resource Development
BSY 34 - Rehabilitation Psychology
BSY 35 - Experimental Psychology II

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 BSY11
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
I YEAR
BASIC PSYCHOLOGY – I

Block – I: Introduction

Psychology - Definition - Psychology as a science; Early schools of Psychology-

modern perspectives - Methods of Psychology-Experimental Method, Systematic
Observation, Case Study Method, Survey Method; Fields of Psychology

Block – II: Biology of Behaviour

Neurons & Synapses: Nervous system – Peripheral and Central Nervous System:
Brain and Sleep: Importance of Fore-brain, Association cortex - Left and Right
hemisphere functions.

Block – III: Sensory Process

Some General Properties of senses; subliminal stimuli: The Visual sense, auditory
sense, the other senses. Consciousness – Meaning – Functions - Divided
Consciousness, Stages of sleep, Dreams, Meditation, Hypnosis.

Block – IV: Attention and Perception

Selective Attention; Physiological correlates of Attention - Internal influences on

Perception-Learning set, Motivation and Emotion, Cognitive styles, External Influences on
Perception - Figure Ground, Movement, Illusions, Perceptual Organisation - Constancy;
Depth perception-Binocular and Monocular Cues.

Block – V: Motivation and Emotion

Motives: definition – Motivation cycle- theories of motivation - Biological motivation

- Social motives - Frustration and conflicts of motives -Defence mechanism – Emotion -
Expression & Judgement of Emotion - The physiology of emotion - Theories of emotion.

Books Recommended

1. Clifford T. Morgan, Richard a. King, John R. Weis and John Schopler, “Introduction
to Psychology” – 7th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill Book Co. New Delhi, 1993.
2. Ernest R. Hillgard, Richard C. Atkinson, Rita L. Atkinson, “Introduction to
Psychology” 6th Edition, Oxford IBH publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1975.
3. Baron A. Robert, Psychology, Pearson Education 5th Ed., 2002.

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 BSY12
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
I YEAR
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Block – I: Conception and Birth

Introduction – Definition – Significant facts, stages of Development Developmental

principles – stages - Fertilization; Multiple birth - characteristics of pre-natal environment;
types of child birth - Physical Development- The neonate – Physical characteristics, body
systems, brain & reflex behaviour - Physical hazards; sensory capacities in the neonate;
motor development & Milestones, hand control & locomotion.
Block – II: Infancy & Babyhood

Characteristics - Piaget’s Sensory-motor stage; speech development; factors

influencing language acquisition - emotional development - temperamental differences;
family and personality developments - relationship with other children – Hazards of
Childhood.
Block –III: Early and Middle Childhood

Characteristics of childhood - Motor skills; Piaget’s preoperational & concrete

operations stages; development of language - brief outline of moral development; play
interests; Social grouping and social behaviour.
Block – IV: Adolescence

Characteristics of Adolescence- Puberty – Criteria and causes - Physical changes

& psychological impact of physical changes; theoretical perspectives in personality
development; relationships with parents; relationships with peers; achieving sexual
identity.
Block – V: Adulthood

Characteristics of Adulthood – Vocational and Marital adjustment - Career

Development - marriage - divorce; parenthood – single hood - Social adjustments -
relationship with maturing children; relationship with aging parents.
Block – VI: Old Age

Characteristics of Old age; physical changes of old age; health in old age;
adjustments to changes- work & retirement; social issues related to aging; relationships in
later life- Hazards of Old Age.

Books Recommended
1. Papalia, Diane E and Old, - Human Development V Ed 1992, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co., Ltd
2. Elizabeth D.Hurlock - Developmental Psychology A Life Span Approach, Tata
McGraw Hill, Vth Ed., 1997
3. Musser, Conger, Kangan, Muston- Child Development and Personality, 6th
Edition, Harper & Row Publishers.
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 BSYAL11
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
I YEAR
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Block – I: Introduction

Nature and methods of educational psychology - Aims of educational psychology –

Applications of psychology to education – The art of guiding – Learning experiences –
Barriers to effective teaching – Characteristics of teachers.

Block – II: Guidance

Importance of guidance in school- Guidance concept – Major guidance work –

Educational, Vocational and Personal guidance - Guidance for high school students –
Guidance for exceptional child.

Block – III: Motivation & Learning

Motivating the students – Rewards – Punishments –Achievement motivation -

Nature and conditions of learning – Conditions of learning – Laws of effect and readiness,
methods of effective learning – Role of transfer in education.

Block – IV: Creativity

Creative thinking, Reasoning and Problem solving in classroom- Exceptional

Children - Under Achievers and their problems – Slow – Learners and their problems ––
promoting mental health in the classroom learning.

Block –V: Teaching values & Evaluation Methods

Common basic values – Attitudes - morality – Delinquent behaviour – Evaluation of

learning – Achievement – Standard tests of achievement – Validity – Reliability –
Diagnostic tests – Evaluation of personal development.

Books Recommended:

1. Charles E. Skinner - Educational Psychology, IV Ed, Prentice Hall Inc., New Delhi
1974.
2. Garrison, K.C. Kingston, A.J. - Educational Psychology, Vakil, Feller and
McDonald, A.S. Simons Pvt. Ltd., Indian Ed., 1967.
3. Morris Eson - Psychological Foundations of Education, 2nd Ed, Holt, Rinehart and
Winston Inc., 1972.

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 BSY21
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
II YEAR

BASIC PSYCHOLOGY - II

Block – I: Principles of Learning:

Definition – Principles of conditioning - Classical conditioning - Instrumental

conditioning –Reinforcement –schedules of reinforcement - Cognitive learning – Latent
learning, Imitation - Computer Assisted Learning – transfer of learning.
Block – II: Memory & Forgetting

Memory – Theories - Information-Processing Theories-Sensory register, Short

term memory, Rehearsal; Long Term Memory; Organization, TOT, Semantic and
Episodic memory, Encoding and Storing and Retrieval of Long term memories –
Forgetting – Decay, Interference, Motivated forgetting, Amnesia-Psychological and
Biological –improving memory
Block – III: Intelligence & Improving memory

The nature of intelligence - Assessing intelligence - Individual differences in

intelligence – Theories of Intelligence – Types of intelligence tests - Testing for aptitude,
Achievement

Block – IV: Thinking and Language:

The thinking process – Concepts – Concept Formation - Problem solving -

Decision making - Creative thinking – stages, and Characteristics- Language: - units and
process.

Block – V: Personality:

Definition - Theories - Type and trait theories - Dynamic theories- Learning and
behavioural theories - Humanistic theories – Assessment of Personality –Observation –
rating scales – inventories – projective techniques.

Books Recommended:
1. Clifford T. Morgan, Richard a. King, John R. Weiss and John Schopler,
“Introduction to Psychology” – 7th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill Book Co. New Delhi,
1993.
2. Ernest R. Hillgard, Richard C. Atkinson, Rita L. Atkinson, “Introduction to
Psychology” 6th Edition, Oxford IBH publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1975.
3. Baron. A. Robert, Psychology, Pearson Education Vth Ed.,2002.

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 BSY22
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
II YEAR
EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Block - I Experimental Psychology and its methods- an Orientation:

1. Nature, evolution, objectives, and Definition of experimental psychology

2. Data Collection methods: Observation – Interview and Psychological tests
3. Variables: Independent variables, dependent variables- Scope and applications of
experimental psychology

Block - II

4. Measures of central tendency

5. Measures of variability/dispersion

List of Experiments
Block - III Attention and Perception:

1. Span of Attention
2. Span of Apprehension
3. Division of Attention
4. Muller-Lyer Illusion
5. Distraction of Attention
6. Perception of time

Block - IV Motivation:

7. Level of Aspiration
8. Colour Preference
9. Human Problem Solving

Block - V Learning and Memory:

10. Retroactive Inhibition

11. Recall and Recognition-
12. Trial and error in insight learning
13. Transfer of learning or habit interference
14. Motor learning – Maze learning

Books Recommended:
1. G.K. Mangal - Statistics in Psychology and Education Tata McGraw Hill
Publication, Delhi
2. Buratoa G. Andress - Experimental Psychology Wiley, Eastern Pvt. Ltd., 1968.
3. Franti, S. Freeman - Theory and Practice of Psychology testing IV Edition,
Oxford and Ltd., Publishing Co.1965.

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 BSYAL21
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
II YEAR

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Block – I: Introduction

Counselling – Meaning - related terms- Guidance, Counselling, Advice and

Direction – Counselling: Expectations and Goals – career guidance – Roles of a
counsellor.

Block – II: Counselling

The effective Counsellor– Characteristics of effective Counselling - Counselling

approaches and practices: Directive, Non-directive and Eclectic – Counsellor and
Counselee relationship – Ethics of counselling.

Block – III: Group Counselling

Group Counselling & guidance-aims – Types of groups - limitations of group

counselling
- Counselling interview - Nature & significant features - Setting & types of Counselling
interviews - Organization & Development – factors affecting counselling – guidelines.

Block – IV: Tools and techniques

Testing and non-testing devices - Tools and techniques for environmental

information - Tools used in assisting individuals – Non-test techniques – Psycho-
diagnosis: its limitations.

Block – V: Special Areas of Counselling

Organising guidance programmes in schools and colleges – Problems to be

encountered – Role of principal, teachers and community resources – Programmes for
schools and colleges -Special areas in counselling – Family counselling - Marital
counselling – Counselling the Victims, Addicts, Women and Disaster victims.

Books Recommended:
1. Dr. Indu Dave - The Basic Essentials of Counselling, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,
1989.
2. Shertzer/Slove - Foundation of Counselling, II Ed., Houghton Miffin Co., 1974.
3. Narayana Rao - Counselling Psychology, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1984.
4. Gibson.R.L & Mitchell.M.H - Introduction to Counselling and Guidance, Prentice
Hall of India, 6th Ed.

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 BSY31
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
III YEAR

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Block – I Introduction

Dimensions of abnormality - scope of abnormal Psychology – Misconceptions

regarding mental disorders - Historical Background, Mental disorders in Indian thought,
incidence of mental disorders in India.

Block – II Models and causes of Abnormal Behviour

Models of abnormal behaviour – Psycho dynamic model -Behaviouristic model,

Humanistic model, Existential Model, Interpersonal Model - Causes of Abnormal
Behaviour.

Block – III: Neurostic Reaction

Anxiety States, Phobias, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Hysterical Neurosis,

Depressive neurosis, Hypochondriacal neurosis- Epilepsy, causes, treatment.

Block – IV Psychotic Reactions

Schizophrenia- clinical Picture, Types, causes and treatment - Affective Disorders

– Manic Disorders, Depressive Disorders – Bipolar Disorder- causes and treatment.
Mental Retardation – Classification, causes, care & Management

Block – V Alcoholism, Drug addiction & Sociopathic deviations

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse – Effects of Alcohol, Stages in Alcoholism, Psychoses

associated with alcoholism, Causes & Treatment of Alcoholism - Types of Drugs –
Causes of Addiction & Treatment- Antisocial Personality - Sociopath, Delinquency - Crime
- Mental Health – Perspectives on prevention.

Books Recommended:

1. James C. Coleman - Abnormal Psychology & Modern Life.

2. James D.Page - Abnormal Psychology.
3. Sarason. I.G. & Sarason, B.R. (1998), - Abnormal Psychology - The problems of
maladaptive behaviour.

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 BSY32
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
III YEAR

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Block – I Introduction

Social Psychology - Methods of social psychology- Research Methods -

Interpersonal attraction: Attraction through appearance - Attraction due to similarity -
Complementarity as a basis for attraction - Attraction resulting from frequent exposure -
Theories of Attraction - Measurement of Attraction – Sociometry.

Block – II: Social motives and attitudes

Social motives - Classification - Social motives considered as needs Attitudes –

Nature and Measurement - The nature of attitudes - Components - Role of Attitude on
Behaviour - Measurement of attitudes - Social Perception: Halo Effect, Stereotypes.

Block –III: Group & Leadership

Group Formation - Types of Groups - Group cohesiveness - Group morale - Group

task performance - Centralized and Decentralized group structure - The Risky shift -
Co-operation and competition - Leadership - Types of leaders- Functions of leaders -
Basic styles of leaders - Personal qualities of leaders.

Block-IV: Pro-social behaviour, Aggression & prejudice

Pro-Social Behaviour – Why do we help others - Altruism - - Causes of aggression

-Types of aggression - Management of aggression – Prejudice – Nature of prejudice -
Causes of prejudice - Measuring prejudice - prevention of prejudice.

Block – V: Communication, Public opinion & Propaganda

Meaning - Communication as a tool - Media - Communication as a transaction -

Feed back - Public opinion and propaganda- Dynamics of public opinion - Measurement
and changing public opinion - Propaganda – Techniques and Instruments of propaganda.

Books Recommended:
1. Henry Clay Lindgren - Social Psychology (II Edn)
2. Baron & Byrne - Social Psychology
3. B.Kuppuswamy - Introduction to Social Psychology

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 BSY33
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
III YEAR

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Block – I Introduction

The Evolution of Human Resource Management - Functional responsibilities and

objectives of Human resources management - importance of people related management
skills - Manpower Planning - Job analysis: job description, job specification.

Block – II Recruitment & Selection

Recruitment Planning, Recruitment, Selection: Types - Placement, Induction,

Transfer - Career planning - need for career planning,

Block – III Training & Development

Training and development; Need for training and development; Training objectives
and strategies, training methods and techniques, evaluation of training - Performance
appraisal: objectives, uses, appraisal techniques.

Block – IV Employee Motivation and Employee Management

Employee Motivation – Basic principles, motivation and job satisfaction,

motivational strategies, dealing with resistance to change, quality of work life in Indian
context - Employee relations: Management – Employee relation: Managing discipline,
Managing grievances, managing stress, Counselling in industries.

Block – V Employee efficiency, Social security & Labour welfare

Human resources and productivity- Role of management in increasing productivity;

Employees participation - Quality circles - Working conditions and social security;
Legislation on working condition; flexible working hours; social security.

Books Recommended
1. Lallam Prasad & A.M. Banerjee - Management of Human Resources, Sterling
Pvt. Ltd., 1990.
2. C.S. Venkataratnam & B.K. Srivastava - Personnel Management and Human
Resources, Tata McGraw Hill, 1991, New Delhi.

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 BSY34
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
III YEAR

REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY

Block – I: Introduction

Rehabilitation – Definition, scope, Historical Perspectives - Medical & Paramedical

Personnel- Early Intervention - Role of the Psychologist in the interdisciplinary team.

Block – II: Visual Impairment

Types of visual impairment, Rehabilitation Services required for developing,

mobility skills, daily living activities, Learning, Reading and Writing - Vocational
Rehabilitation.

Block – III: Hearing, Speech and Neursomuscular Impairment

Types & Kinds of Hearing impairment - Types of Speech defects, Role of Speech
therapy - Orthopaedic & Neuromuscular Disorders - Types of disorders – Polio paralysis,
Cerebral palsy - Physiotherapy – Aids required.

Block – IV: Mental Retardation

Interventional services for mentally retarded (a) Educable (b) Trainable (c)
Custodial - Therapeutic Management - Rehabilitating the Mentally ill patients - Public
Awareness - Occupational Therapy - Meaning - Management.

Block – V: Role of Family & Government & Voluntary Organisations

Parental Counselling & guidance -National Policy & Programmes, Rights of the
disabled, Role of NGO’s – Community Based Rehabilitation- involving the community in
the service programmes.

Books Recommended

1. Mehta, D.S. - Handbook of Disabled in India, Allied Publishers,

New Delhi, 1983
2. Usha Bhat - Physically handicapped in India, Popular Book
Depot, Bombay
3. Victoria Stopford - Understanding disability, Edward Arnold Ltd., 1987.
4. Pat Nux Clark, - Occupational Therapy, G.L. Mosby, St. Louis, 1985.
Anne Stevens Allen

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 BSY35
B.SC - PSYCHOLOGY
III YEAR

EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY – II

Block I Psychological testing and functional analysis

i) Standardization of tests – Reliability, validity, norms, percentiles.

ii) Correlation Analysis
iii) Tests of significance of difference between means in small samples.

List of Experiments:

Block II Association

1. Free Association
2. Controlled Association

Block III Intelligence and Creativity

3. Verbal test of intelligence

4. Non verbal test of intelligence
5. A test of creativity

Block IV Social Phenomena

6. Social distance scale

7. Semantic differential
8. Sociometry

Block V Motor Process

9. Minnesota rate of Manipulation set

10. O’Connor’s Tweezers dexterity test
11. T-Puzzle

Block VI Personality

12. Eysenck's Personality Inventory

13. Adjustment Inventory

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Books Recommended:

1. Charles L. Sheridan - Fundamentals of experimental Psychology, Holt, Rinehart

and Winston, New York, 1976.
2. Woodworth and Schlosberg - Experimental Psychology.
3. Clifford T.Morgan, Richard a.King, John R. Weis and Hohn Schopler, “Introduction
to Psychology”, 7th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill Book Co. New Delhi, 1993.
4. Natraj P. “Manual of Experiments in Psychology” Third revised edition, Srinivasa
Publications, 2002.

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 Minutes of the Board of Studies Meeting of School of Social Sciences,
held on 7th March, 2014

B.SC., PSYCHOLOGY (BSY)

I Year

BSY 11 - Basic Psychology – I

BSY 12 - Developmental Psychology
BSY AL11 - Educational Psychology / Biological Psychology

II Year

BSY 21 - Basic Psychology – II

BSY 22 - Experimental Psychology – I
BSYAL21 - Guidance and Counselling Psychology

III Year

BSY 31 - Abnormal Psychology

BSY 32 - Social Psychology
BSY 33 - Human Resource Development
BSY 34 - Rehabilitation Psychology / Educational Psychology
BSY 35 - Experimental Psychology II

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