GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (GITAM)

(Deemed to be University, Estd. u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956)

*VISAKHAPATNAM *HYDERABAD *BENGALURU*
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’ Grade

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences GITAM School of Gandhian Studies

Visakhapatnam Campus
&
GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences Hyderabad Campus

Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Psychology)

Program Code: UPSYC01
B.A. Three Years and BA (Research) Four Years Full Time

Regulations&Structure
w.e.f. Academic Year 2021-2022
 Bachelor of Arts
Program Code: GSS
REGULATIONS
(w.e.f. 2020-21 admitted batch)

ADMISSION
The admission policy and procedure are revised based on the University Grants Commission(UGC)
guidelines or the Ministry of Higher Education (MHE) Government of India. The number of seats
in each degree programme is determined by regulatory bodies such as AICTE/UGC/Various
Councils, Government of India regulations, and market trends.

To be eligible for admission into Undergraduate programmes at GITAM, the applicant must
fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria and satisfy the entrance requirements specified by GITAM
admission regulations and guidelines of statutory councils for various programmes. The student
must undertake a national-level entrance exam GITAM Admissions Test (GAT) conducted by the
University. Students can also secure a seat in GITAM by qualifying in the specified state or
national level examinations. The counselling schedule will be announced in the media, and the
selected candidates will be admitted into the programme of their choice based on the
availability of seats.
i) Candidates admitted to undergraduate programmes must meet
programme-specific requirements and academic performance in Class XII
or its equivalent.
ii) Candidates admitted to postgraduate programmes have to meet
programme- specific requirements and academic performance in UG or its
equivalent.
iii) Candidates admitted to research programmes have to meet programme-
specific requirements and academic performance in PG or its equivalent.
Admission is based on merit, and merely meeting the requirements may not ensure admission.
The University does not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, disability or nationality.
GITAM reserves the right to admit any candidate based on the criteria specified in the
admission brochure. Admissions are also available for Non-Resident Indians and foreign citizens
who meet the GITAM entrance eligibility criteria.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A minimum of 60% of marks in Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 / Intermediate
examination in any discipline or equivalent from any recognized Board or Council with basic
proficiency in English. The candidates are selected based on their Pre-University / Higher
Secondary / 10+2 / Intermediate marks or GITAM Admission Test. All the qualified candidates
would be called for a counselling session to select their course. The final selection of candidates
for admission depends upon i) qualifying marks and counselling and (ii) the rule of reservation as
stipulated by GITAM from time to time.

Flexible Credit System

The main feature of the Flexible Credit System (FCS) is to make education student-centric
rather than teacher or system-centric. It provides the opportunity to choose the courses from a
list of core, elective, and skill enhanced courses. The students can undergo additional courses
to acquire more credits, learn at their own pace, and adopt an interdisciplinary approach to
learning. All programmes of study are designed to meet the specified number of credit
Curriculum
The programme curriculum is prepared with inputs from the industry, society and trends forecasted by
various agencies. The design also takes into consideration regulatory agency requirements that govern a
programme. Program Objectives(PO) are defined and measured through outcomes to ensure that the
said objectives are met.
The curriculum includes the following,

Program Objectives (POs):

1. To analyse key concepts and theoretical approaches in several areas of psychological science and use
scientific reasoning to evaluate psychological phenomena
2. To describe, compare and analyze psychological theories, ideas, and research findings and apply it to
the core domains of psychology.
3. To apply relevant sources of scientific knowledge to identify, frame, and generate novel solutions to
psychological problems prevalent in the society.
4. To interpret, predict and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
5. To recognize, appreciate, and respect the complexity of socio-cultural, national and international
diversities in the inquiry and analysis of psychological issues.
6. To understand and apply research methods in psychology and execute basic and applied research
designs to conduct psychological research.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

1. To analyze the key concepts and theoretical approaches in psychology and use scientific reasoning
to evaluate psychological phenomena
2. To interpret, predict and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational
issues.
3. To make appropriate use of psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to design and
plan interventions to individual, social, and cultural issues in different psychology domains.
4. To effectively plan and execute a career in psychology applied to Clinical, Organizational and other
applied areas in Psychology.
5. Shall be competent enough to undertake competitive jobs at community level and in research

Structure Of The Programme

The Programme Consists of
i) University Core
 ii) Faculty Core
ii) Major Discipline Core – 12 courses in Psychology
iii) Major-Internship
iv) Major Discipline Electives – 4 courses
v) Minor Core - 8 courses.
vi) Concentration/ Open Electives – 6 courses.

Requirements for a minor in psychology

Students wishing to minor in psychology must complete the 8 Minor Core Courses in the Psychology
curriculum. These courses are marked with * in the table below.

B.A. PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS

Semester wise Course Structure

Semester-I
Sl. Course Course Title Course L T P J S C
NO Code Category
1 CSEN1001 IT Productivity Tools University Core 0 0 2 0 0 1
2 CLAD1001 Emotional Intelligence & University Core 0 0 0 0 2 1
Reasoning Skills

3 LANG1001 Communication Skills in University Core 0 0 4 0 0 2

English-
Beginners/Foreign
Language 1
LANG1011 Communication Skills in University Core 0 0 4 0 0 2
English /Foreign Language 2

4 VEDC1001 Venture Development University Core 2 0 0 0 0 2

5 POLS1001 Indian Constitution and University Core 2 0 0 0 0 0
History
6 LANG1031 Critical Thinking and Faculty Core 4 0 0 0 0 4
Analysis
7 PSCY1001 Introduction to Psychology Major Core I 3 0 0 0 0 3
8 Minor 1 Minor Core 1 3 0 0 0 0 3
9 Concentration-1/Elective 1 Concentration / 3 0 0 0 0 3
Elective
Total Credits 18

Semester - II
Sl. Course Course Title Course L T P J S C
NO Code Category
1 CLAD1011 Leadership Skills & University Core 0 0 0 0 2 1
Quantitative
Aptitude
2 LANG1021 Advanced Communication University Core 0 0 4 0 0 2
Skills in English

3 PHPY1001 Gandhian Values / Ethics University Core 2 0 0 0 0 0

4 LANG1041 Academic Writing Faculty Core 4 0 0 0 0 4

5 PSCY1011 Social Psychology Major Core 2 3 0 0 0 0 3
6 PSCY1021 Development of Major Core 3 4 0 0 0 0 4
Psychological Thought
7 Minor 2 Minor Core 2 3 0 0 0 0 3
8 Concentration-2/Elective 2 Concentration / 3 0 0 0 0 3
Elective
Total Credits 20

Semester - III
Sl. Course Course Title Course L T P J S C
NO Code Category
1 Soft Skills - 3 University Core 0 0 0 0 2 1
2 Environmental Studies University Core 2 0 0 0 0 0
3 Digital Humanities Faculty Core 4 0 0 0 0 4
4 Experimental Psychology Major Core 4 1 1 2 0 0 3
5 Understanding Psychological Major Core 5 3 0 0 0 0 3
disturbances
6 Minor 3 Minor Core 3 1 1 2 0 0 3
7 Minor 4 Minor Core 4 3 0 0 0 0 3
8 Concentration-3/Elective 3 Concentration / 3 0 0 0 0 3
Elective
Total Credits 20

Semester - IV
Sl. Course Course Title Course L T P J S C
NO Code Category
1 Soft Skills - 4 University Core 0 0 0 0 2 1
2 Life Span Development Major Core 7 3 0 0 0 0 3
3 Psychological Assessment Major Core 8 2 0 2 0 0 3
4 Minor 5 Minor Core 5 2 0 2 0 0 3
5 Minor 6 Minor Core 6 3 0 0 0 0 3
6 Concentration-4 / Elective-4 Concentration / 3 0 0 0 0 3
Elective
 7 Concentration 5 / Elective-5 Concentration / 3 0 0 0 0 3
Elective
Total Credits 19

Semester - V
Sl. Course Course Title Course L T P J S C
NO Code Category

1 Soft Skills - 5 University Core 0 0 0 0 2 1

2 Counselling Psychology Major Core 9 3 0 0 0 0 3
3 Project (Major Core) Major Core 0 0 0 1 0 5
4 Behavioural Economics Major Core 10 4 0 0 0 0 4
5 Clinical Psychology or Major Elective 4 0 0 0 0 4
Psychology of Organizations I*
6 Health Psychology or Cyber Major Elective 4 0 0 0 0 4
Psychology 2*
7 Minor 7 Minor Core 7 3 0 0 0 0 3
Total Credits 24

Semester – VI
Sl. Course Course Title Course L T P J S C
NO Code Category
1 Soft Skills - 6 University Core 0 0 0 0 2 1
2 Yoga and Wellbeing Major Core 11 1 1 2 0 0 3
3 Biological Psychology Major Core 12 4 0 0 0 0 4
4 Community Psychology or Major Elective 4 0 0 0 0 4
Forensic Psychology 3
5 Enhancing Wellbeing or Major Elective 4 0 0 0 0 4
Sports Psychology 4
Minor 8 Minor Core 8 1 1 2 0 0 3
19

Total Credits 120

 *Major electives are offered as two specializations. A Student must choose one specialization and
do the courses as specified there.

B.A. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus

Semester-I

PSCY1001: Introduction to Psychology

Course Code Course Title L T P J S C

Introduction to Psychology 2 1 0
Course Owner Dr K. Suneetha Syllabus version 1.0
Course Pre-requisite(s) Contact hours 40
Course Co-requisite(s) Date Approved Sept 2021
Alternate Exposure

This paper is to introduce the students to the basic foundations of Psychology and give them an
understanding about the applications of Psychology. An overview of important concepts and theories
which define Psychology as behavioural science is given so as to enable the students to understand the
basic tenets of Psychology.

Course Outcomes
1. Understand about the history, origin of psychology, its different branches and their
applied aspects.
2. Gain a comprehensive foundation of Psychology as it applies to different behavioural domains.
3. Analyze the basic theories, principles, and concepts of psychology as they relate to behaviours
and mental processes.
4. Understand well established theories of cognitive and affective domains such as attention,
perception, memory, learning, thinking, motivation and emotions.
5. Analyze and be able to be more accommodative of people with different styles of behaviour
and thinking processes.

UNIT - I Title Introduction No of Hours : 8

Introduction - Definition, Historical Antecedents, Scope, Schools and Methods of Psychology, Sub-fields,
Psychology in modern India.

Learning Outcomes:

After completion of this unit, the student will be able to

1 Define what is psychology L1
2 Understand the history and scope of psychology L1
3 Explore the different schools of psychology L2
4 Analyse the methods of psychology L5
5 Understand the sub-fields of psychology and role in modern India. L2

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, video lectures, group discussion, self-reading

 UNIT - II Title Attention & Sensation; Perception
No of Hours : 8
Attention & Sensation - Sensation, Concept of threshold, Absolute and Differential; Signal detection and
vigilance; Attention: Factors Influencing Attention including set and characteristics of stimulus.

Perception - Definition and concept; Principles of Perceptual Organization; factors in perception; Depth
Perception; Perceptual Constancy; Illusions; Distortions in perception; Extrasensory Perception.

Learning Outcomes:

After completion of this unit, the student will be able to

1 Understand the basic processes of sensation and perception L2
2 Explain about threshold and signal detection L3
3 Explore the factors influencing attention and summarize the L2
characteristics of the stimulus
4 Summarize the principles of Perceptual Organization and L1
Constancy and illusions.
5 Understand the distortions of perceptions and Extrasensory L2
perception.

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, lectures, video lectures, group discussion, self-reading

UNIT - III Title Motivation and Emotions; personality No of Hours : 8

Motivation and Emotions - Motivation and Emotions – Definition and types; theories of Motivation and
Emotions – Maslow’s theory, James Lange, Cannon-Bard, Cognitive Theories; Factors influencing
motivation and emotions.
Personality - Definition and Nature; theories of personality – Trait, Type, and Psychoanalytic

After completion of this unit, the student will be able to

1 Define motivation, emotion and personality L2

2 Explain about theories of motivation and emotions L3
3 Explore the factors influencing motivation, and emotion L3
4 Summarize the theories of personality L1
5 Explore the factors influencing personality and understand about L3
different personality types
Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, lectures, videos, forum discussion, self-reading

UNIT - IV Title Learning; Memory & Forgetting No of Hour:8

Learning - Nature and factors in learning; Theories of Learning – Behavioural, Cognitive and Social
Learning; Learning processes: transfer of training; Learning enhancement techniques.

Memory & Forgetting - Nature and types of memory; Multi-store Model, Levels of Processing; Theories
of forgetting: Decay, interference and retrieval failure, Amnesia: Anterograde and Retrograde;
Strategies to enhance memory.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
 1 Define learning, memory and forgetting L1
2 Explain about theories of Learning L2
3 Plan learning enhancement intervention L5
4 Explore the theories of memory and forgetting L2
5 Create memory enhancement intervention L6

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case study, videos, group discussion, self-reading

UNIT - V Title Intelligence; Thinking & Problem solving No of Hours :

8
Intelligence – Definition, Nature, theories – Spearman, Cattell, Thurston, Gardner.

Thinking and Problem Solving - Piaget’s theory of cognitive development; Concept formation
processes, Reasoning and Problem Solving, Creative thinking and Fostering Creativity; Factors
Influencing Decision Making and Judgment.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
1 Define intelligence, thinking and problem solving L1
2 Explain about theories of intelligence L2
3 Summarize the theories of thinking L2
4 Explore the methods of reasoning, problem solving and creative L3
thinking
5 Understand factors influencing decision making and judgment L2

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, lectures, group discussion, video lectures, self-reading

Textbook(s):
1. Ciccarelli, S. K., Meyer, G. E. & Misra, G. (2010). Psychology: South Asian
Edition. New Delhi: Pearson Education.

Additional Reading
Reference Book(s):
1. Baron, R. & Misra. G. (2013). Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson.
2. Mishra B.K. (2013) Psychology: The Study of Human Behaviour. New
Delhi: PHI learning Pvt. Ltd.
Journal(s): The Journal of General Psychology
Website(S): https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-psychology?#about

Programme Objectives (POs)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CO1 3 1
2
CO2
CO3 3 2

CO4 1 2 1

CO5 2

1-Low, 2- Medium and 3- High Correlation

 Semester-II

PSCY1011: Social Psychology

Course Code Course Title L T P J S C

Introduction to Social
Psychology
Course Owner Syllabus version 1.0
Course Pre-requisite(s) Contact hours 40
Course Co-requisite(s) Date Approved
Alternate Exposure

This course provides an overview of the major concepts and perspectives in the field of social psychology. It
introduces concepts and methods in application of psychological principles to interpersonal interaction. It
also exposes the students to social issues of a contemporary nature and facilitates a psychological
understanding of these issues.

Course Outcomes
1. To develop an understanding of the nuances of the social world as well as different perspectives on
relations between individual and society.
2. To understand realm of social influence and behaviour, as to how individuals think, feel, and behave
in social situations.
3. To identify theories of social behavioral phenomena and explore its influence on social behaviour.
4. To explore group dynamics from a psychological perspective.
5. To interpret social issues in the context of social psychological principles.

UNIT - I Introduction: Definition, Nature, Origin and Development, Scope of social No of Hours:
psychology; Social Psychology in Indian context; Methods of Studying Social 7
Behaviour; Applications; Relationship with other disciplines in social sciences.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand the role of social psychology in Indian context L1
∙ Compare social psychology with other social sciences L1
∙ Analyze the importance of social psychology in society L2
∙ Explain the nature and goal of social psychology L1
∙ Examine the scope and application of social psychology L2

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case study, Video lectures, Self-reading, Role play, Webinar, Group
Discussion
UNIT - II Understanding and evaluating the social world: Self and its processes: Self- No of Hours:
concept, Self-esteem, and self-presentation; Social identity and its functions; 9
Social Cognition, Social Perception; Attitudes, Attitude-behaviour link,
Strategies for attitude change; Attribution: Concept, Attribution theories and
bias.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
 ∙ Understand the importance of social perception and social cognition L1
∙ Understand the importance of self and its processes in social world L2
∙ Evaluate the link between attitude and behaviour L2
∙ Identify the importance of social identity in society L2
∙ Understand attributional factors and biases L3

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case study, Video lectures, Self-reading, Role play, Webinar, Group
Discussion
UNIT - III Social interaction and Influence: Interpersonal attraction and its No of
determinants; Pro-Social Behaviour: concept and theories; Aggression: concept Hours:
and theories; 8
Social influence – Obedience, Destructive Obedience, Conformity, Compliance.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand the role of interpersonal attraction in social life L2
∙ Understand the role of prosocial behaviour in social life L3
∙ Examine the impact of social influence on person’s behaviour L2
∙ Identify the determinants of prosocial behaviour L3
∙ Identify aggression and its determinants L3

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case study, Video lectures, Self-reading, Role play, Webinar, Group
Discussion
UNIT - IV Group Dynamics and Inter-group relations: Nature of groups; Group No of
Dynamics and Intergroup Relations; Group Influence: Leadership, Hours:
decision making; Nature of intergroup relation- prejudice, discrimination, 8
group
stereotypes; intergroup conflict, conflict resolution techniques.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand the importance of group and leadership in social life L4
∙ Identify the impact of group dynamics in individual’s behaviour L4
∙ Identify different leadership styles and its impact L3
∙ Examine the nature of intergroup relations L4
∙ Identify the factors related to prejudice, discrimination, and group stereotypes L2

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case study, Video lectures, Self-reading, Role play, Webinar, Group
Discussion
UNIT - V Social Issues: Social Justice: Nature and Principles; Social Integration, the No of
problem of caste, class, religion and language conflicts, psychological strategies Hours:
for handling the conflicts, measures to achieve social integration; Disadvantaged 8
groups: indicators and consequences; Disasters and Public Health;
Environmental Psychology.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Identify the nature and principles of social justice L5
∙ Examine the environmental factors influencing human behaviour L5
 ∙ Understand the importance of social integration in society L5
∙ Identify the disadvantaged groups and its indicators and consequences L5
∙ Evaluate the importance of public health during the time of disaster L5

Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case study, Video lectures, Self-reading, Role play, Webinar, Group
Discussion
Text Books
1 Baron, R.A., & Branscombe, N. R., (2012). Social Psychology. United States of America:
Pearson Education.
2 Mishra, G. (2009). Psychology in India, Volume 4: Theoretical and Methodological
Additional Reading
1 Baron, R.A., Byrne, D. & Bhardwaj. G (2010). Social Psychology (12th Ed). New Delhi:
Pearson.
2 Chadha, N.K. (2012). Social Psychology. MacMillan: New Delhi
Reference Books
1 Deaux. K & Wrightsman, L. (2001). Social Psychology. California: Cole Publishing
2 Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H.R. (2008). Social psychology. New York: Houghton
Miffin.
Journal(s)
https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-104-4-635.pdf
https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspp0000147.pdf
https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspi0000092.pdf
Website(s):
https://ww
w.apa.org/

Programme Objectives (POs) PSOs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
CO1 2 2 1 2 1 3

CO2 3 2 1 1 1 3
CO3 2 2 1 1 1 3
CO4 2 1 1 1 1 2
CO5 2 1 1 1 1 2

1-Low, 2- Medium and 3- High Correlation

Semester-II

PSCY1021: Development of Psychological Thought

Course Code Course Title L T P J S C

Development of Psychological
Thought
Course Owner Syllabus version 1.0
Course Pre-requisite(s) Contact hours 41
Course Co-requisite(s) Date Approved
Alternate Exposure
 This paper is to introduce to the students the basic historical perspective of psychology and give them an
understanding about the emergence of Psychology as a subject. An overview of important philosophical
traditions and different systems of psychology, such as Structuralism, Functionalism Behaviorism and
Psychoanalysis etc., are necessary for a student of psychology to understand its roots. Detailed discussion
about pioneers in Psychology such as Wilhelm Wundt, Edward Titchner, William James, J.B. Watson and
others
and their contributions to this field and differences in their approaches pave a foundation for learning
Psychology.
Course Outcomes
1. To review the major systems and theories of psychology
2. To survey the development of evolutionary and comparative psychology and its contribution to Psychology
3. To know the growth of psychology as academic discipline
4. To critically review the schools of psychology
5. To know the application and limitations of psychological paradigms

UNIT - I Title: INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPTS IN PHILOSOPHY: Introduction to No of Hours :

concepts of philosophy, science, causality and explanations, 10
mechanism and psychology as a science. Introduction to Pre-Scientific
Psychology: An overview of various traditions: Greek & Dualism.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand the concept of science and philosophy L2
∙ Understand the concepts like causality, mechanism L2
∙ Understand that psychology as a science L2
∙ Grasp the pre scientific and Greek traditions L2
∙ Understand the concept of Dualism L2
Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Group Dialogues, video lectures, self-reading

UNIT - II Title: THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION: Evolutionism and comparative No of Hours :

psychology, evolution and human behaviour, evolution in social 7
sciences.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand Evolution and its importance L2
∙ Understand Comparative psychology L2
∙ See the clear picture of comparative psychology and its relation to evolution L2
∙ Understand evolution and human behaviour L2
∙ Understand evolution and its role social sciences L2
Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case let, video lectures, self-reading, group dialogues

UNIT - III Title: SCHOOLS OF PSYCHOLOGY: Structuralism: Titchner& Wundt and No of Hours
Functionalism William James. Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis. Neo- 8
Freudean & Humanist Movement: Jung, Adler; Humanistic Psychologies,
Erikson and Identity
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand the contributions of Wundt and Titchner to the School of Structuralism L2
∙ Understand development of Functionalism L2
∙ Know the emergence of Freuds Psychoanalysis L2
 ∙ Understand the contributions of Neo Freudians to the school of psychoanalysis L2
∙ Analyze Humanistic psychology and the development of Identity L4
Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case let, video lectures, self-reading, group dialogues and presentations

UNIT - IV Title: SCHOOLS OF PSYCHOLOGY: BEHAVIORISM: Watson & Thorndike; No of Hours

Classical Conditioning; Operant Conditioning. GESTALT SCHOOLS: Laws 8
of Perception; Phi Phenomenon.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Understand the development of Behaviorism L2
∙ Understand the contributions of Watson and Thorndike L2
∙ Know the emergence of classical conditioning L2
∙ Understand the impacts of Operant conditioning on Behaviorism L2
∙ Understand the aspects of Gestalt school of thought L2
Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case let, video lectures, self-reading

UNIT - V Title: Current Psychological Paradigms: Cognitive Neuroscience; No of Hours

Development of Psychological Thought in India: The Concepts of Mind, 8
Self and Person.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this unit, the student will be able to
∙ Analyze the current psychological paradigms L4
∙ Compare Cognitive neuroscience importance to various fields L4
∙ Understand the development of psychological thought in India L2
∙ Evaluate the concepts of Mind L5
∙ Evaluate and justify the concepts of Self and Person in Indian psychology L5
Pedagogy tools: Blended learning, Case let, video lectures, self-reading, webinars, group dialogues

Text Books
1 Theoretical issues in psychology: An introduction by Bem, S., & Looren de Jong, H., 2006, SAGE London
2 Theories and Systems of Psychology by Lundin, R. W., 1972, Heath, Lexington, Mass
3 A History of Psychology: Main Currents in Psychological Thought by Leahey, T. H., 6/e, 2004, Pearson
Additional Reading
1 An historical introduction to Modern Psychology by Murphy, G., & Klüver, H., 1999, Routledge,
2 Philosophy of science: A contemporary introduction by Rosenberg, A., 2005, Routledge, London

Reference Books
1 Handbook of Indian psychology by Rao K.R., Paranjpe, A.C. and Dalal, A.K., 2008 Cambridge
University Press, New Delhi, India
2 Cognitive Anomalies, Consciousness and Yoga. by Rao, K.R., 2010, Cambridge University press ,
New Delhi: India

Journal(s)

Course Code Course Title L T P J S C

Development of Psychological
Thought
Course Owner Syllabus version 1.0
Course Pre-requisite(s) Contact hours
Course Co-requisite(s) Date Approved
 Alternate Exposure

Website(s):
1.
Programme Objectives (POs) PSOs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
CO1 1 1
CO2 2
CO3 3 3
CO4 4 4
CO5
CO6 5 5

1-Low, 2- Medium and 3- High Correlation

 B. A. Psychology (Minor)

Courses Structure

Semeste Course Title Course L T P J S C

r Type

1 Introduction to Psychology T 3 0 0 0 0 3

2 Social Psychology T 3 0 0 0 0 3

3 Experimental Psychology T 1 1 2 0 0 3

3 Understanding Psychological T 3 0 0 0 0 3
disturbances

4 Life Span Development T 3 0 0 0 0 3

4 Psychological Assessment T 2 0 2 0 0 3

5 Counselling Psychology T 3 0 0 0 0 3

6 Yoga and Wellbeing T 1 1 2 0 0 3

Total Credits 24