Course

OPEN ELECTIVES-UG (Arts , Humanities and Commerce)

Unit 1

Introduction to Psychology – The Pioneers and Basic Concepts – Freud – Jung – Adler – Study of personality as an aspect of Psychology

Unit 2

Definition and concept of personality – Factors of personality development: Biological – Psychological

Unit 3

Theories of Personality- Cognitive Processes – Memory, learning, and cognition – Language development and communication – Problem-solving and decision-making

Unit 4

Social Psychology – Social influence and group dynamics – Attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudice – Interpersonal relationships and communication

Unit 5

Personality Development – Theories of personality – Factors influencing personality development – Self-concept, self-esteem, and identity formation – Assessment of personality: Approaches and Methods – Self-Report – Personality Inventory.

CORE READING:

1. Morgan, Clifford – A Brief Introduction to Psychology – McGraw Hill
2. Siccarelli, Soundra K, Glenn Meyer – Psychology – Pearson
3. Ewen, B. – An Introduction to Theories of Personality – Lawrence Earlbaum Associates
4. Baron, A. – Psychology – Pearson
5. Hall, Calvin , Gardner Lindsay, John B. Campbell – Theories of Personality – Wiley Student Edition

Course Objectives:

To understand the basic principles of psychology and personality development. To enable the students to understand self and others.

To familiarise the students with the dynamics of personality development.

To enhance the students’ personality to make them fit for various professional avenues.

Course Outcomes:

CO 1: Explain the basic concepts of Psychology with reference to personality development.

CO 2: Define and analyze personality – self and others.

CO 3: Classify the factors of personality development.

CO 4: Analyse the dynamics of personality development.

CO 5: Use theoretical knowledge to develop better personality disposition.

CO-PO Mapping:

Evaluation Pattern:

SUGGESTED READING:

1. Feldman, Robert S – Understanding Psychology – McGraw Hill
2. Onkar, M. – Personality Development and Career Management – S. Chand
3. Baronn,R.A. – Social Psychology – Ally and Bacon
4. Mcgrath, H. S.J. – Skills for All – Prentice Hall of India