DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

BA (Hons.) Psychology
Category-I

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 1

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE

Course Title Total Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code Credits course Criteria/ of the course, if
Lecture Tutorial Practical Prerequisite any
Introduction
to 4 3 0 1 Class XII Nil
Psychology Passed

Credit: 4 (3 Lecture + 1 Practical) Course Learning Outcomes:

• To introduce the key concepts of the field of psychology with an emphasis on
applications of psychology in everyday life.
• To Develop an understanding and ability to interweave basic concepts of learning,
memory, motivation and emotion in Psychology.
• To develop an understanding of the key figures, diverse theoretical perspectives and
research findings that have shaped some of the major areas of contemporary psychology.

Unit 1: Introduction: Nature of Psychology- Indian and Western ;Scope of

Psychology ,Perspectives in Psychology, Subfields of Psychology, Psychology Today
(15 Hours)

Unit 2: Learning and Memory: Learning, Nature of learning, Principles and applications
of Classical Conditioning, Operant Learning, Observational Learning, and Cognitive Learning
in briefMemory: Definition, Models of memory,Forgetting, Improving memory
(15 Hours)

Unit 3:Motivation and Emotion Motivation: Nature, Perspectives, Types- biogenic,

sociogenic, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, relationship between motivation and emotion.
Emotions: Nature, Functions of Emotion, Theories of emotion , Culture and
Emotion - Indianperspective.
(15 Hours)

PRACTICAL : (30 Hours)

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 Any one Practicum based on Unit 2 or Unit 3. Each practical group will consist of 10-12
students.

References:

• Baron, R.,&Misra, G. (2016). Psychology(5th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson.

• Feldman, R.S. (2011). Understanding Psychology (10th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
• Galotti, K.M. (2014). Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory(5th ed.). New
Delhi: Sage.
• Passer, M.W.,& Smith, R.E. (2010). Psychology: The science of mind and behaviour.
NewDelhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.
• Zimbardo, P.G., Johnson, R.L.,& McCann, V.M. (2012). Psychology: Core concepts.
(7th ed.). U.S.A.: Pearson.

Additional References:

• Singh, K. (2022). There isn’t only cultural blindness in psychology; psychology is

culture blind. In Robert W. Hood, Jr. & Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor (Eds.), Research in
the social scientific study of religion, volume 32 (pp. 399-426). Boston: Brill.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 2

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE

Course Title Total Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code Credits course Criteria/ of the course, if
Lecture Tutorial Practical Prerequisite any
Cognitive
Psychology 4 3 0 1 Class XII Nil
Passed

Credit: 4 (3 Lecture + 1 Practical)

Course Learning Outcomes:

• To gain an understanding of basic theoretical, empirical, and applied knowledge that

have shaped cognitive psychology.
• To understand the fundamentals of cognitive processes and cognitive psychology.

Unit 1: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Brief history, Nature & Research methods in
Cognitive Psychology, Paradigms- Information processing, Connectionist, Evolutionary
Ecological

(15 Hours)

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 Unit 2: Sensing and Perceiving: Sensation to representation, approaches to perception,
perception of object and forms, perception of constancies and deficits of perception,
Attention: nature & theories, when attention fails us, Automatic and Controlled Processes in
Attention

(15 Hours)

Unit 3:Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making:

Components of thoughts, imagery and cognitive maps, strategies and barriers of effective
problem solving; judging and making decisions: biases and methods

(15 Hours)

PRACTICAL : (30 Hours)

Any one practicum based on Unit 2 or Unit 3. Each practical group will consist of 10-12
students.

References:

• Braisby, N.,&Gellatly, A. (2005).Cognitive Psychology. Oxford University Press.

• Galotti, K. (2013). Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory (5th ed.). Sage
Publications.
• Sternberg, K., & Sternberg, R. (2011). Cognitive Psychology. Cengage Learning.
• Zimbardo, P.G., Johnson, R.L., & McCann, V.M. (2012). Psychology: Core concepts.
(7thed.). U.S.A.: Pearson.

Additional References:

• Singh, K. (2022). There isn’t only cultural blindness in psychology; psychology is

culture blind. In Robert W. Hood, Jr. & Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor (Eds.), Research in
the social scientific study of religion, volume 32 (pp. 399-426). Boston: Brill.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 3

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE

Course Title Total Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code Credits course Criteria/ of the course, if
Lecture Tutorial Practical Prerequisite any
Bio
Psychology 4 3 1 0 Class XII Nil
Passed

Course Learning Outcomes:

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• To understand into the nature and scope of bio psychology and its applications in
psychology
• To learning the structure and function of Neuron and the importance of action potential
andsynaptic activity
• To become aware of the methods to study the brain and its role in behavior
• To learn how endocrine glands mediate behavior.

Unit 1: Introduction to Biopsychology & Nerve Impulse: Nature & scope of bio
psychology( briefly explain what is bio psychology, and its application in psychology).

(9 Hours)

Unit 2: Neuron: structure and function of Neurons, action potential/nerve impulse,

synaptic transmission

(12 Hours)

Unit 3:Brain and Behavior: Methods (EEG, CT, fMRI), CNS and behavior( Spinal cord
and Brain functions.)

(12 Hours)

Unit 4: Endocrine System: Endocrine basis of behavior, Structure, function and

abnormalities (Pituitary, Adrenal,Thyroid, Gonads)

(12 Hours)
References:

• Carlson, N. R.(2009). Foundations of Physiological Psychology (6th ed.). New Delhi:

Pearson Education. (Latest ed., pp. 26-59; pp. 62-92).
• Khosla, M. (2017).Physiological Psychology: An Introduction.Delhi: Sage Texts.
• Leukel,F. (1976). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. Pearson: New Delhi. (pp
35-55).
• Levinthal, C. F. (1983). Introduction to Physiological psychology. New Delhi. PHI. (pp
116-151).
• Pinel, J. P. J. (2016). Biopsychology (9th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education.(Pp 25-39,
pp75-120).

References for Additional Readings:

• Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 6th

Edition.
Worth Publishers: New York. Pg 51-81, 110-131
• Rains, G. D. (2002). Principles of Human Neuropsychology. McGraw Hill: New York.
Pg 45-71.

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 BA (Hons.) Applied Psychology
Category-I

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 1

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE

Course Title Total Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code Credits course Criteria/ of the course, if
Lecture Tutorial Practical Prerequisite any
Basic
processes in 4 3 0 1 Class XII Nil
Psychology Passed

Course Learning Outcomes

 To develop an understanding of the foundational concepts of the human mind and

behaviour
 To identify various approaches, fields and sub-fields of Psychology
 To develop skills that enable students to apply the knowledge gained through this
course ineveryday life

Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology: Nature and scope of Psychology. Difference between

Psychology and Applied Psychology. Historical Development and Current Status. Methods
of Psychological Research (experiments, psychological tests and observation). Ethics in
Psychological Research. Biological Basis of Behavior (Structure of Neurons, Brain
Structure andfunctions, Lateralization)
(15 Hours)

Unit 2: Attention and Perception: Nature, Difference between selective and divided
attention, Theories of Selective Attention (Broadbent’s Filter Model, Triesman’s
Attenuation Model, Limited Capacity Model, Kahneman Attention Theory), Perceptual
processes: laws of perceptual organizations, depth perception, constancy (Size), Top-down
theory (Gregory’s Theory) and Bottom-up Theory (Gibson’s Ecological Theory), Illusions
and factors affecting perception. Application of attention and perception in Indian Context
( 15 Hours)

Unit 3: Learning and Memory: Nature (memory), Memory as Information Processing,

Models of Memory (Levels of Processing Model, Parallel Distributed Processing Model),
Improving Memory, Forgetting, Nature (Learning), Conditioning, Cognitive Learning,
Observation learning; applications of learning. Application of learning and memory in
Indian Context
(15 Hours)

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 PRACTICAL: (30 Hours)

Total of TWO Experiments- One each from Unit 2 and 3 based on course DSC01: Basic
Processes in Psychology. Each practical group will consist of 10-12 students.

References:
 Abhedananda, S. (2008). True Psychology. Ram Krishna Vedanta Math. Kolkata
 Atkinson, R. L., Atkinson, R. C., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J., & Hilgard, E. R. (2013).
Introduction to Psychology. New York: H. B. J. Inc.
 Baron, R. A., & Misra, G. (2014). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education.
 Ciccarelli, S. K., Meyer, G. E., & Misra, G. (2013). Psychology: South Asian Edition.
NewDelhi: Pearson Education.
 ICSSR Research Surveys and Explorations: Psychology, Vols 1–5
 Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Loftus, G. R., & Lutz, C. (2014). Atkinson &
Hilgards: Introduction to Psychology. Andover: Cengage Learning.
 Paranjpe, C. A. (2002). Self and Identity in Modern Psychology and Indian Thought.
KluwerAcademic Publishers
 Passer, M. W., & Smith, R. E. (2013). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior.
NewDelhi: Tata McGraw- Hill
 Sinha, D., Misra, G., & Dalal, K. A. (2015). Psychology for India. Sage Publications.
 Zimbardo, G. P. (2013). Psychology and Life. Pearson

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 2

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE

Course Title Total Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code Credits course Criteria/ of the course, if
Lecture Tutorial Practical Prerequisite any
Applied
Social 4 3 0 1 Class XII Nil
Psychology Passed

Course Learning Outcomes

 Describe the key concepts and methods relevant to the study of social psychology.
 Understand and improve the relationship between self and society.
 Understand the significance of indigenous social psychology and apply social
psychologicalprocesses in promoting change in Indian society.

Unit 1: Introduction: Social Psychology & Applied Social Psychology: Structure of Indian

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 Society (with reference to unity and diversity), Definitions, historical development of the field
and current status, Levels of analysis, theoretical approaches (Symbolic Interactionism, Social
Constructionism), Methodological approaches in social psychology: experimental and non-
experimental; Action research.
(15 Hours)

Unit 2: Social Cognition: Nature of social cognition, social schema, heuristic, new directions
of social cognition; Attribution theory (Heider, Kelley, Jones and Davis, Weiner); attribution
biases; Person perception: impression formation and management (definition, process and
factors).
(15 Hours)

Unit 3: Attitude & Attitude Change: Structure, functions, formation of attitudes, attitude-
behavior relationship, Attitude Change: Process of persuasion, related factors, Theories of
attitude change. Strategies of promoting attitude and behavior change in India-illustrative case
studies in Indian context.
(15 Hours)

PRACTICAL: (30 Hours)

Any 2 lab/field practicums based on course DSC02: Applied Social Psychology. Each
practical group will consist of 10-12 students.

References:

 Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Alert, R. M., Sommers, S. R., & Tucker, V. (2020).
SocialPsychology (10th ed.). Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
 Baron, R. A., Branscombe, N. R., Byrne, D., & Bhardwaj, G. (2010). Social
Psychology(12th ed.). Delhi, Pearson.
 Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2013). Social Psychology & Human Nature.
Wadsworth.
 Hogg, M., & Vaughan, G. M. (2008). Social Psychology. Prentice Hall.
 Myers, D. G. (2005). Social Psychology (8th ed.). New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Pub.
Co.Ltd
 Tucker, V. (2020). Research Methods in Social Sciences. Pearson India Education
servicesPvt. Ltd.

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 DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE – 3
CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE

Course Title Total Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite

& Code Credits course Criteria/ of the course, if
Lecture Tutorial Practical Prerequisite any
Psychology
of Health 4 3 0 1 Class XII Nil
and Well- Passed
Being

Course Learning Outcomes

 To understand the concept of health and well-being from the standpoint of biological,
psychological, social and cultural factors in interaction with each other.
 To learn about the role of health beliefs, attitudes and behaviours affecting
individuals’decisions relating to health.
 To understand the importance of modifying the problematic health behaviours.

Unit 1: Introduction: Definition of health psychology, goals of health psychology, illness-

wellness continuum, Mind-body relationship, Bio-psychosocial model of Health; Indian
perspective to health (concept of health in Ayurveda and Yoga); Subjective Well-being (Diener);
Emotional, Social and Psychological well-being (Ryff). (15 Hours)

Unit 2: Behaviour and Health: Characteristics of health behaviours (health behaviour, illness
behaviour and sick-role behaviour); Barriers to health behaviour (individual, interpersonal and
community). Theories of health behaviour (Protective motivation theory, theory of reasoned
action, Transtheoretical model). (15 Hours)

Unit 3: Health enhancing behaviors and health compromising behaviours: Health

enhancing behaviours: Exercise, Nutrition; Health compromising behaviours: Alcoholism and
Smoking;
(15 Hours)

PRACTICAL: - 30 Hours

Any two practicums (one in lab and one in field) on any of the two topics from the DSC03:
Psychology of Health and Well-Being using scales on general health behaviours, sleep, well-
being etc. Each practical group will consist of 10-12 students.

References:

 Allen, F. (2011). Health Psychology and Behaviour. Tata McGraw-Hill Education. (Unit
1:Chapters 6,7,8 and 9; Unit 2: Chapter 4; Unit 3: Chapter -8).

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 Dalal, A., & Misra, G. (2006). Psychology of Health and Well-being. Psychological
Studies.
 Dalal, A., & Misra, G. (2012). New Directions in Health Psychology. India: Sage
Publications.
 Dalal, A. K. (2016). Cultural Psychology of Health in India: Well-being, Medicine
andraditional Health Care. India: Sage Publications.
 Dimatteo, M. R., & Martin, L. R. (2011). Health Psychology. Indian adaptation by
Tucker,
V. & Tucker O. P. (2018). New Delhi: Pearson India Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. (Unit
1:Chapter 1; Unit 2: Chapter 6).
 Hariharan, M. (2020). Health Psychology: Theory, Practice and Research. Sage
Publications.
 Ravishankar, B., & Shukla, V. J. (2007). Indian Systems of Medicine: A Brief Profile.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines: AJTCAM,
4(3), 319–337.
 Snyder, C. R., Lopez, S. J., & Pedrotti, J. T. (2011). Positive Psychology: The Scientific
and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths. New Delhi: Sage. (Unit 4: Chapter 5).
 Taylor, S. E. (2006). Health Psychology (6th ed.). New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill. (Unit 2:
Chapter 3; Unit 3: Chapters 4 and 10).

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