ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY-II

Objectives:
● To develop awareness about major psychological disorders
● To acquaint the students with causes of major psychological disorders

Module 1: Substance abuse disorder

Alcohol Related Disorders - Clinical Picture of Alcohol Related Disorders,Biological

Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol,Psychosocial Causal Factors
in Alcohol Abuse and Dependence,Sociocultural Causal Factors. Drug Abuse and
Dependence - Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics), Cocaine and Amphetamines
(Stimulants), Methamphetamine, Barbiturates (Sedatives) , Hallucinogens, Ecstasy,
Marijuana ,Stimulants

Module 2: Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder

Schizophrenia - Origins of the Schizophrenia Construct, Epidemiology, Clinical Picture-

Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized Speech and Behavior, Positive and Negative
Symptoms. Subtypes of Schizophrenia, Other Psychotic Disorders -Schizoaffective
Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder , Brief Psychotic Disorder .
Causal factors

Module 3: Mood Disorder

Mood Disorders: Types of Mood Disorders. Unipolar Depressive Disorders -Major

Depressive Disorder, Other Forms of Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ,
Dysthymic Disorder (Persistent Depressive Disorder). Bipolar and Related
Disorders-Cyclothymic Disorder, Bipolar Disorders (I and II) .Causal Factors.

Module 4: Developmental disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder,

Specific learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability. Causal factors.

Reference

Butcher, J. N., Hooley, J. M., &Mineka, S. (2014). Abnormal Psychology (16th ed.).
U.S.A : Pearson Education, Inc.
Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N., &Mineka, S. (1996). Abnormal Psychology and Modern
life (10th ed.). New York : HarperCollins College Publishers.

Seligman, M. E. P., Walker, E. P. , Rosenhan , D. L. (2001). Abnormal Psychology (4th

ed.). New York : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2015). Kaplan &Sadock’s Synopsis of
Psychiatry Behavioral Sciences/ Clinical Psychiatry ( 11th ed.). U.S.A :Wolters Kluwer.

APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Objectives:
● To familiarize the theoretical concept and research methods in applied Psychology.
● To give knowledge about application of Social Psychology in different areas like
clinical, Educational, health and media.
● To understand the major social issues in India.

Module 1: Foundations of Applied Social psychology

Social psychology and related disciplines. Applied social psychology: historical context.
Social Psychological theories- cognitive dissonance theory, groupthink theory.

Module 2: Applying Social psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Social psychological roots of social anxiety. Social psychological model of depression.

Treatment and prevention- self presentation theory, hopelessness theory and biases in
clinical decision making.

Module 3: Applying Social psychology to the Media and Aggression

Consequence of viewing media violence- fear, aggressive thoughts. Effects of exposure

to violent pornography. Reducing the harmful effects of exposure to violent sexual
material. Effects of media influence on our thoughts. Aggression. Theoretical
perspectives on aggression: role of biological factors, drive theories, modern theories of
aggression. Determinants of aggression: social, personal, situational.Prevention and
control of aggression.

Module 4: Social problems in India and applying Social Psychology

The concept of social problems, characteristics, causes, types, stages in the development
of social problems, and solving social problems. Brief description about the concept of
poverty, unemployment, population explosion, child abuse and child labor

REFERENCES

Chaube, S.P., & Chaube, A. (2006). Groundwork for Social Psychology

(Vol.1).Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Myers, D.G. (1999). Social Psychology, 7 th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education.

Ram Ahuja (1999).Social Problems in India. Jaipur and New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

Schneider, F.W., Gruman, J.A., & Coutts, L.M. (2005). Applied Social Psychology:
Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. New Delhi: Sage
Publication.

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY –II

Objectives:
● To study emotional and social development of lifespan periods.
● To study vocational development and adjustments in adulthood.
● To understand the period of late adulthood.

Module 1: Emotional Development

Emotion- types of emotions. Emotional behavior in infancy to middle adulthood.

Temperament: definition, different classifications. Self development-role of family,
parenting and peer relations in emotional development. Close relationships in adulthood.
Adult life changes, marriage and family in adulthood.

Module 2: Social Development

Process of socialization from infancy to middle adulthood. Vygotsky’s theory of social

development - ZPD. Development of attachment: types, Bowlby’s Ethological theory of
attachment, Factors affecting attachment. Marital Life Style & Parenthood in Young
Adulthood. Empty nest syndrome. Attraction, love and close relationships- adult
marriage life. Moral development- theories: Piaget, Kohlberg.
Module 3: Vocational Development

Vocational development and adjustment in early adulthood. Career, work and leisure in
middle adulthood. Selecting a job, appraisal of vocational adjustment. Work life
balancing. Vocational adjustment in Middle Adulthood-Changed working conditions that
affect middle aged workers, conditions influencing vocational adjustment and
satisfaction in middle age.

Module 4: Late adulthood

Characteristics of late adulthood. Gerontology. Physical –cognitive – language- and

socio-emotional development in late adulthood. Development of personality and self.
Family and relationships. Biological theories of aging. Vocational adjustment and
adjustment to retirement in late adulthood. Facing death and loss: Psychological issues,
Pattern of grieving, special losses.

REFERENCES

Hurlock, Elizabeth.B(1996).Developmental Psychology: A Life-Span Approach. New

Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company.

Papalia, Diane. E et.al(2004).Human Development,9th ed. New Delhi. Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Limited.

Santrock, J. E (2007) Child Development (2nd end) New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company

LIFE SKILL EDUCATION: APPLICATIONS AND TRAINING.

Objectives:
● To promote life skill education
● To develop abilities for adaptive and positive behavior
● To enhance self-confidence and self-esteem

Module 1 Introduction to life skills

Life skill; Need and importance-definition and interpretation by WHO-Origin and

development of concept of life skill.
Module 2 Mother Skills, Survival skills and Communication skills

Mother skills: self awareness – development of self theories-assessment ; empathy.

Survival Skill: interpersonal and intrapersonal orientations, interpersonal attraction &
theories-skill to develop relations and resolve conflicts. Effective communication:
components of communication. Listening-verbal and non verbal skills.

Module 3 Thinking Skills, Coping Skills

Thinking skills: Critical thinking & creative thinking and media thought. Negotiating
skills: Decision making-problem solving. Coping skills: Life skills for stress & time
management; symptoms of anxiety-overcoming anxiety-goal setting and planning.

Module 4 Life skill in different area

Life skill for preventing addiction-life skill for career planning and development-life skill
for women empowerment-life skill training for various groups (Adolescents, youth).

References

Hurlock,B.E. (2007). Developmental Psychology. New Delhi:Tata MCGraw Hill

Publishing Co.Ltd

Nelson – Jones, R. (2007). Life Counseling Skills.New Delhi :Sage Publishers

Rajasenan ,U. (2010). Life skills,Personality and Leadership.Chennai,RGNIYD

UNESCO and Indian National Commission for Cooperation. (2001). Life skills in Non
formal Education;A Review. Paris.
UNESCO-http://www.unesco.org

Wadker,A.(2016).Life skills for success. Delhi:Sage Publications

WHO (1999) Partners In Life Skill Education: Conclusions from a Uninvited Nations
Inter - Agency Meeting, Geneva
WHO-http://www.who.int/en/

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Objectives:
● To familiarize the concept of human Behaviour in Organizations
● To give knowledge about work-motivation, group, leadership and organizational
culture

MODULE1: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

The Concept of Organization – Need and Importance of Organizational Behavior –

Goals- Scope and Challenges of Organization - Organization Structure-Types
–Organizational behavior Models.

MODULE 2: INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR

Attitude – Characteristics – Components – Formation of attitude. Perception–Importance

– Factors influencing perception – Interpersonal perception- Impression Management.
Motivation - Meaning and types of Motivation, content theories and process theories.

MODULE 3: GROUP BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP

Concept of groups - Basic groups- Theories of group formation. Communication -

Processes of communication in organization-Functions of communication. Transactional
Analysis. Leadership- Functions of a leader- Approaches to the study of leadership
phenomenon.

MODULE 4: DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Meaning of conflict - The processes of conflict, Types and sources of conflict, Resolution
of conflict. Meaning of stress- Work stressors - Consequences and management of stress-
Balancing work and life. Organizational development – Characteristics –Objectives –
Organizational effectiveness.

REFERENCES

Robbins, S.P.(2005) Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 8th ed. New Delhi: Prentice
Hall India Pvt. Ltd.

Sharma, R.A.(2000) Organizational Theory and Behaviour,2nd ed. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited.