Course Curriculam

Course Code: PSYC153 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 3 0 2 4 0 0 0 6
Course Title Basic Psychological Processes

Course
Description :

Course Objectives :

SN. Objectives
1 • The objective of the course is to study the concepts, principles and theories of Basic psychological processes in depth.
2 • To apply the general concepts of psychology through the medium of experiments.

Pre-Requisites : General

SN. Course Code Course Name

Course Contents / Syllabus :

SN. Module Descriptors / Topics Weightage

Descriptors/Topics • Nature, Scope and Applications; Approaches: • Psychodynamic, Behavioristic, Cognitive,
Module I:
1 Humanistic & Indigenous • Indian Psychology (with special reference to Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, Sankhya 9.00
Psychology
Darshan and Buddhism)
Module II:
Descriptors/Topics • Selective and Sustained Attention: Nature and Determinants; • Perceptual Processes:
2 Attention 9.00
Nature and Determinants. • Perceptual Organization; Perceptual Illusion.
Processes
Module III: Descriptors/Topics • Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and Verbal Learning: Methods and
3 9.00
Learning Procedures.
Module IV :
Descriptors/Topics • Stages of Memory: Encoding, Storage and • Retrieval; Types of Memory: Sensory, Short
4 Memory and 9.00
Term and Long Term • Memory (Basic Introduction); Forgetting: Interference and Cue, Dependent Forgetting.
Forgetting
Module V: Descriptors/Topics • Nature and Definition; Concept of IQ; Theories of • Intelligence (Introduction of Basic
5 9.00
Intelligence Concepts): Spearman, Thurston, • Guilford, Sternberg, Gardner.
Module VI: Descriptors/Topics • Definition and Determinants; Approach of Personality • (Basic Concepts): Trait approaches
6 9.00
Personality (Allport and Cattell); • Psychodynamic (Freud); Humanistic (Rogers and Maslow).
Module VII: Descriptors/Topics • Nature and Concept (Needs, Drives, Instincts); Types of • Motives: Biological and Social
7 9.00
Motivation Motives; Pull and Push Mechanism; Intrinsic Motivation.
Module VIII: Descriptors/Topics • Nature of Emotion; Basic Emotions; Expressions of • Emotion: Universal Versus Culture
8 9.00
Emotion Specific; Theories of Emotion: • James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer.
Descriptors/Topics • Every student is expected to perform the following experiments: • Any one experiment
Module IX: Lab
9 based on Attention/Perceptual Processes • Any one experiment based on Classical Conditioning/Operant 9.00
Work I
Conditioning/Verbal Learning
Module X: Lab Descriptors/Topics • Every student is expected to perform the following experiments: • Any one experiment
10 9.00
Work II based on Memory/Forgetting • Any one experiment based on Motivational/Emotional Processes
Module XI:
11 Emerging trends Descriptors/Topics • Emerging trends in Psychology • Trend analysis • Technologies/Policies in Psychology 10.00
in Psychology
Course Learning Outcomes :

SN. Course Learning Outcomes

CLO1: The students will be able to define the fundamental processes and core psychological concepts, models, classical theories, varied
1
perspectives.
2 CLO2: The students will be able to explain the concepts like intelligence, motivation, emotion and personality.
3 CLO3: The students will be able to apply Psychology specific knowledge in the field.
4 CLO4: The students will be able to inspect analytical skills in utilization of Psychology concepts through experiments.
5 CLO5: The students will be able to critically evaluate the information received from Psychological Tests for utilization in the Real world.
6 CLO6: The students will be able to develop critical analytical skills regarding these individualistic traits.
7 CLO7: The students will be able to Demonstrate understanding of Psychology by undertaking an Integrated Project

Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

SN. Pedagogy Methods

Through lecture, role-play, video feedback and the use of creative (expressive) arts, students are provided an in-depth experience in skill
1
development using individual and small group counseling.
2 Blended Learning

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 83.30 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

SN. Type Component Name Marks

1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 60.00
3 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
4 Internal PRACTICAL 10.00
5 Internal CLASS QUIZ 15.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 16.70 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

SN. Type Component Name Marks

1 Attendance 5.00
2 External VIVA VOCE 30.00
3 External CONCEPT MAP 30.00
4 Internal CLASS TEST (PRACTICAL BASED) 15.00
5 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00
6 Internal PRACTICAL / LAB RECORDS 10.00

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable :

SN. Lab / Practical Details

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 4
SN. PSDA Point
1 i. Review of Literature
2 ii. Case Study
3 iii. Group Discussion
4 iv. Role play

Text & References :

SN. Type Title/Name Description ISBN/ URL

Baron, R. & Misra, G. (2016). Psychology
1 Book
(5th edition). New Delhi: Pearson.
Ciccarelli, S. K., White, N.J., & Misra, G.
2 Book (2017). Psychology (5th ed., South Asian
Edition). New D
Cornelissen, M., Mishra, G. & Verma, S.
3 Book (2014). Foundations of Indian Psychology.
New Delhi: Pearso
De Silva, P. (2005). An introduction to
4 Book
Buddhist psychology. Springer.
Galotti, K.M. (2014). Cognitive Psychology:
5 Book In and Out of the Laboratory (5th ed.). New
Delhi: Sage.
Feldman, R. S. (2006). Understanding
6 Book
Psychology. India: Tata McGraw Hill.
Mishra, G. (Edited) (2019). Personality in
7 Book Indigenous Tradition. In ICSSR Research
Surveys & explora
Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weiss, R.A., &
8 Book Schopler, J. (2004). Introduction to
Psychology (7th ed.).
Suhotra (2007). Vedantic Psychology:
9 Book India’s ancient vision of the Mind. The
Bhaktivedanta Academy.
Swami Akhilanand (2001 edition). Hindu
10 Book Psychology: It’s meaning for the West.
Taylor & Francis.
Zimbardo, P.C. & Weber, A.L. (1997).
11 Book Psychology. New York: Harper Collins
College Publishers.
12 Url http://heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
13 Url http://www.apa.org

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