Course

OPEN ELECTIVES-UG (Arts , Humanities and Commerce)

Unit 1

Foundations of Psychology

Overview of psychology, History of psychology, Research methods and ethics

Unit 2

Biological and Cognitive Processes

Biological bases of behavior, Sensation and perception, Learning and memory

Unit 3

Motivation, Emotion, and Development

Motivation and emotion, Lifespan development, Theories of personality

Unit 4

Social Psychology

Social cognition and influence, Group dynamics, Cultural influences on behavior

Unit 5

Psychological Disorders and Interventions

Classification and diagnosis of disorders, Etiology and treatment approaches, Mental health awareness and stigma reduction, Review and Application, application of psychological principles to real-life situations

Course Objective:

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles, theories, and applications of psychology. Through exploration of various psychological phenomena, students will gain insight into human behavior, cognition, emotion, and development. Topics covered include research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders.

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Recall and summarize key concepts and theories in psychology.

CO2: Explain the fundamental principles and theories that govern human behavior and mental processes.

CO3: Apply psychological concepts to analyze and interpret real-world scenarios.

CO4: Evaluate and critique psychological research studies and methodologies.

CO5: Design basic research studies and formulate hypotheses informed by psychological principles.

CO6: Create and organize hierarchies of psychological concepts and theories according to Bloom’s Taxonomy, demonstrating higher-order thinking skills in analysis and synthesis. Syllabus:

References:

1. Scott Lilienfeld, Steven J. Lynn, Laura L. Namy, Nancy J. Woolf – Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding – Pearson
2. James Kalat – Introduction to Psychology – Wadsworth Publishing
3. Wayne Weiten – Psychology: Themes and Variations – Cengage Learning
4. Don Hockenbury, Sandra Hockenbury – Discovering Psychology – H. Freeman & Co
5. Robert Feldman – Essentials of Understanding Psychology – McGraw Hill
6. Gregory Feist, Erika L. Rosenberg – Psychology: Perspectives, Connections – McGraw Hill
7. Saundra Ciccarelli, J. Noland White – Psychology: An Exploration – Pearson
8. Laura King – The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View – McGraw Hill