SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

KOTTAYAM

MSc. PSYCHOLOGY
PROGRAMME

REGULATIONS, SCHEME, AND SYLLABUS

UNDER CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM
(With effect from 2021 admission)
 Vision, and Mission of Mahatma Gandhi University

Vision of Mahatma Gandhi University

“Mahatma Gandhi University envisions to excel in the field of higher education and cater to the scholastic
and developmental needs of the individual, through continuous creation of critical knowledge base for
the society’s sustained and inclusive growth.”

Mission of Mahatma Gandhi University

• To conduct and support undergraduate, postgraduate and research-level programmes of quality in
different disciplines
• To foster teaching, research and extension activities for the creation of new knowledge for the
development of society
• To help in the creation and development of manpower that would provide intellectual leadership to
the community
• To provide skilled manpower to the professional, industrial and service sectors in the country so as
to meet global demands
• To help promote the cultural heritage of the nation and preserve the environmental sustainability and
quality of life
• To cater to the holistic development of the region through academic leadership
 Preamble

Credit and semester system (CSS) of Mahatma Gandhi University aims at flexibility in curriculum
development, objectivity and critical approach in examination patterns, use of continuous evaluation
for assessment in all educational programmes offered in the teaching departments/schools of the
University. The CSS is also meant to provide meaningful common criteria as per the national pattern
to transfer credits when students move from one institution to another within or outside the country.
Mahatma Gandhi University follows the guidelines of UGC for implementation of the CSS, which
became operational since 2002-03. The MGU-CSS is applicable to all academic programmes of the
statutory Departments/Schools/Centres/Institutes of the University with flexibility to introduce new
generation programmes such as integrated graduate-postgraduate and postgraduate-research
programmes. The CSS Regulation has been revised from time to time in accordance with the
requirements of changing curricular pattern. Revisions are carried out with a view to ensuring
accountability, transparency and flexibility.

Revised Regulations
Revision to the existing comprehensive regulation of the credit and semester system (CSS) has been
carried out to ensure functional autonomy of statutory Schools/Centers/Institutes. Functional autonomy
implies academic flexibility in matters like curriculum development, course designing, course teaching,
conduct of examinations, planning and organization of research activities as well as administrative and
financial powers to the extent the university Statute/Act/Regulations/Orders permit towards providing
maximum of benefits in terms of academic growth and development.
Functional autonomy envisaged in the CSS is also meant to provide teachers and students with a clear
understanding of the curriculum/ teaching/learning/ evaluation, preparation of mark lists/certificates,
and in the transfer of credits towards achieving maximum academic benefits out of the system of
postgraduate, MPhil and PhD programmes in all the statutory Departments/Schools/Centers/Institutes
of the University.
CSS seeks to ensure uniformity to the possible extent (taking into consideration the unique
requirements of each Programme) with regard to the pattern of course design, course teaching,
evaluation system, academic calendar and examination time-table for all programmes and course- work
of the Ph.D programmes. CSS also ensures that while all its autonomous Schools/Centre/Institutes
enjoy academic flexibility in the conduct of diverse academic programmes, they shall not conflict with
the rules and regulations stipulated by the University as well as by the UGC and other concerned
Regulatory Bodies in the issue of degrees/diplomas/certificates. This revised regulation shall be
applicable with effect from 2020 admissions.
Programmes of all the existing statutory Schools/Centre/Institutes and, any other similar, ones that may
be started in the future shall also be covered by this Revised CSS scheme with effect from 2020
admissions.

Major components of Credit and Semester System (CSS)

CSS of Mahatma Gandhi University is designed as a comprehensive package of curriculum
management that enables faculties in Schools/Centre/Institutes to enjoy autonomy and flexibility in the
design of diverse programmes in a pattern as per national/international norms or rules prescribed by
UGC and other Regulatory Bodies, which are mandatory. Major components of CSS are as follows:
1. Admission to programmes
2. Common Academic Calendar
3. Course and Scheme design
4. Course teaching patterns
5. Student assessment patterns
6. Examinations and evaluations
7. Grading of students
8. Course Reappearance, Improvement, Readmission and Repeating
9. Grievance recording and redressal
10. Inter-school academic collaboration

CSS envisages well designed academic programmes with definite number of courses, which are rated
in terms of the credits they are worth (number of hours of theory/practical/seminar/project training
received) and grading of students according to their continuous and overall performance.

Outcome Based Education (OBE)

Outcome Based Education (OBE) is an educational approach and a learning philosophy, which
envisages organising the entire academic programmes (curriculum) and instructional efforts around
clearly defined ‘outcomes’ that an institution want all students to demonstrate when they complete the
programme. The purpose of outcome based approach is to ensure that students achieve learning
expectations for the programmes in which they participate. The fundamental premise underlying the
learning outcomes-based approach to curriculum planning and development is that higher education
qualifications are awarded on the basis of demonstrated achievement of outcomes (expressed in terms
of knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and val
ues) and academic standards expected. The expected learning outcomes are used as reference points
that would help formulate graduate attributes, qualification descriptors, programme learning outcomes
and course learning outcomes which in turn will help in curriculum planning and development, and in
the design, delivery and review of academic programmes. They provide general guidance for
articulating the essential learnings associated with programmes of study and courses with in a
programme.
Key outcomes of curriculum planning and development

The learning outcomes-based curriculum framework for undergraduate education is a framework based
on the expected learning outcomes and academic standards that are expected to be attained by students
of a programme. The key outcomes that underpin curriculum planning and development at include
Graduate Attributes, Qualification Descriptors, Programme Learning Outcomes, and Course Learning
Outcomes.
Graduate attributes
The graduate attributes reflect the particular quality and feature or characteristics of an individual,
including the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that are expected to be acquired by a student
through studies at a higher education institution. The graduate attributes include capabilities that help
strengthen one’s abilities for widening current knowledge base and skills, gaining new knowledge and
skills, undertaking future studies, performing well in a chosen career and playing a constructive role as
a responsible citizen in the society. The graduate attributes define the characteristics of a student's
university degree programme and describe a set of characteristics/competencies that are transferable
beyond study of a particular subject area and programme contexts in which they have been developed.
Qualification descriptors
A qualification descriptor indicates the generic outcomes and attributes expected for the award of a
particular type of qualification. The qualification descriptors reflect both disciplinary knowledge and
understanding as well as generic skills, including global competencies, that all students in different
academic fields of study should acquire/attain and demonstrate.
Programme learning outcomes

Programme learning outcomes will include subject-specific skills and generic skills, including
transferable global skills and competencies, the achievement of which the students of a specific
programme of study should be able to demonstrate for the award of a Degree qualification.
Course learning outcomes

The programme learning outcomes are attained by learners through the essential learnings acquired on
completion of selected courses of study within a programme. Course learning outcomes are specific to
the learning for a given course of study related to a disciplinary or interdisciplinary/multi-disciplinary
area. Some programmes of study are highly structured, with a closely laid down progression of
compulsory/core courses to be taken at particular phases/stages of learning. Some programmes allow
learners much more freedom to take a combination of courses of study according to the preferences of
individual student that may be very different from the courses of study pursued by another student of
the same programme. Course-level learning outcomes will be aligned to programme learning outcomes.
Course level learning outcomes are specific to a course of study within a given programme of study.

Definitions of terms
Course means the curricular content for teaching and learning.
Core Course means a compulsory course in a subject related to a particular programme
Course Code means an eight-character unique code attributed to each course of study with four
abbreviated components.
Credit means the unit by which a course is measured. It is the measure of total number of hours of
training received in a course during a week; the credit number indicates the total curricular content in
terms of number of hours of teaching/learning in a course during a semester.
Credit Point means the product of number of credits of a course and grade point obtained by a student
for the course
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) relates to the performance of a student for all semesters of
the programme. CGPA is a weighted average based on the SGPA earned by a student in all semesters
of the programme and the total number of credits required in the programme.CGPA calculated on the
basis of SGPAs with the minimum required SGPAs of all semesters may not be sufficient to obtain the
minimum CGPA prescribed for a pass in the programme. Students need to overcome the low SGPA of
certain semesters due to low grades in courses in which they are weak, by obtaining better gradesfor
courses in other semesters in which they are strong, so that the better SGPA scores of such semesters
would enable the candidate to attain the minimum CGPA prescribed for a pass in the programme.
Department means the entity offering programmes of study which may be a School/ Centre/ Institute.
Elective Course means an optional course, which can be selected from among a group of electives in a
programme, semester wise, as per the scheme of the Programme. Elective courses in related areas can
 also grouped together as specializations in specific areas of the subject, in accordance with the scheme
of the program.
Grade indicates the performance level of the student – the level of achievement of a student in terms of
the score obtained in evaluations and examinations in a course.
Grade Letter means an index of performance of a student in a particular course. It is the transformation
of actual marks secured by a student in a course to percentage and then to grade; Grade letters are: O, A
plus, A only, B plus, B only, C, P and F
Grade Point means the weightage allotted to Grade Letter.
Improvement course is the course registered by a student for improving grades in the end semester
component of that particular course
MOOC Course means Massive Open Online Course.

Open Course means a course offered by a School/Centre/Institute other than the parent department.
Every regular postgraduate student is required to choose an open course of 4 credits in the third semester.
Programme means a programme of study comprising Core courses, Elective courses, Open courses and
MOOC courses.
Project The compulsory project/dissertation / guided field work/block placement, to be completed in the
specified semester of a postgraduate programme shall be done by the student under the guidance of a
member of the faculty or, in the case of subjects, which so demand, an external guide, to be decided by
the school’s faculty council/ HOD in consultation with Teachers.
Repeat Course means a course that is repeated by a student in a semester for want of sufficient
attendance.
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) refers to the performance of the student in a given semester.
SGPA is a weighted average based on the total credit points earned by a student in all the courses in the
semester divided by the total number of credits offered in the semester. SGPA will be computed as and
when a student completes all the required courses of a semester with a minimum required grade as per
the respective curriculum.
Semester means a term consisting of a minimum of 90 working days including examination days
distributed over a minimum of 18 weeks with 5 working days in each week.

Features of CSS
Course content of each programme is designed to meet the requirements of the society. A post graduate
student has a choice of selecting elective courses offered for a programme in a particular semester. Each
Department designs, offers and teaches a minimum of one course during the third semester for students
admitted in other departments. These courses are designated as open courses, each of which carries
minimum 4 credits. In the case of open course in the third semester, students get the choice of pursuing
courses offered by a Department other than their parent Department, depending on their interests, needs
and long term goals. Continuous evaluation of students in all the semesters is done through Internal
Assessment as per the norms framed by the Department concerned. The student shall do a project work
as a part of the regular programme. Each course, seminar and project work are assigned a specific number
of credits and the percentage of marks secured by a student is converted into grade points and credit points.
The performance of a student in a semester is expressed as semester grade point average (SGPA) and the
combined performance of a student in all semesters of the programme is expressed as cumulative grade
point average (CGPA).
Course Teaching
Courses shall generally be taught by the faculty member who designed the course, though the Faculty
Council is authorized under these regulations to assign the teaching of a course to more than one faculty
member. A detailed time table shall be prepared and approved by the faculty council and shall be
published at the start of each semester.

Evaluation:
External & Internal Evaluation:

There shall be continuous internal assessment as well as end semester examinations for all the
programmes. Evaluation of the first and third semester shall be done by the faculty members of the
Department offering the courses of study.

End semester Examination of second and fourth semesters will be based on the question paper set by
External Examiners. Evaluation of the end semester examination of second and fourth semester of the
post graduate programmes, except for practical examinations in science subjects, shall be conducted
by External Examiner and concerned faculty member. External Examiner means a competent person
in the specified subject from other Universities/ Institutes. A panel of External Examiners must be

prepared based on recommendation of Faculty Council and approval of the same by Vice Chancellor.
 Methodology
Indirect Grading is employed for the evaluation of courses. The performance of a student in each course
is evaluated in terms of percentage of marks converted to grade points. Students have to secure a
minimum attendance of 75% to appear for the end semester examination. A separate minimum of 40%
of marks is required in the Continuous Assessment (CA) as well as End semester examination for a
pass in a course. The minimum mark for the Continuous Assessment, End semester examination and
Aggregate for a pass, course wise can be fixed as per the norms put forward by Regulatory bodies,
wherever Programmes are governed by Regulatory bodies.
Students who fail to obtain minimum of 40% mark in the in Continuous Assessment can request the
Faculty council for a chance to improve the marks. The Faculty council may permit the student to
secure the minimum mark in CA, by taking written Tests. However, only one chance will be given to
improve CA marks.
In the case of M.Phil Programme, External evaluation is applicable only for Project/ Dissertation in the
second semester.

Revaluation: Revaluation or Scrutiny of answer scripts for the first and third semester is provided.
There is no provision for revaluation or scrutiny of answer scripts for the end semester examinations
of 2nd and 4th Semesters as double valuation is performed on the scripts.
The application for scrutiny and revaluation of answer scripts shall be submitted to the Head of the
concerned School/ Department/ Centre within 15 days from the date of publication of the results. The
Head of the Department, in consultation with Faculty Council may entrust an external expert for
revaluation.

Question paper setting: The Faculty Council of each Department shall prepare the panel of question
paper setters for each programme and get it approved by the Vice Chancellor. The Head of the Department
will make arrangements for getting the question papers set by external experts approved by the Vice
Chancellor. Questions for courses offered in the 1st and 3rd semesters, will be set by faculty members of
the Department and for 2nd and 4thsemesters by external examiners. The Faculty Council shall as far as
possible recommend teachers of other Universities as external examiners for the purpose of preparing
panel of question paper setters and examiners.

Process of Evaluation:
The internal assessment will be a continuous assessment (CA) that accounts for 40% of the
evaluation in both theory and practical. The end semester examination will account for the remaining
60% of the evaluation.

End-Semester Examination: The end semester examination will account for 60% of the evaluation.
The evaluation of the end-semester examination of the first and third semesters shall be done by the
faculty who taught the course. Evaluation of the 2nd and 4th semester courses based on questions set by
external question paper setters shall be evaluated by two examiners; one, the external (as far as possible
the question paper setter shall evaluate the examination paper as well) and the other, internal examiner.
The double valuation of answer scripts in the second and the fourth semester courses shall be done by
external examiners and the concerned faculty respectively as approved by the Faculty Council.
The Head of the School/Department/Centres/Institutes will make arrangements for the evaluation of
the answer scripts. The project/dissertation shall be evaluated by two examiners, one of them the faculty
member who supervised the project and the other an external examiner to be decided by the HOD from
a panel recommended by faculty council and approved by the Vice Chancellor. The comprehensive
viva-voce, if any, must be carried out along with project evaluation.

Continuous Assessment (CA): The student’s participation and classroom performance as well as the
feedback received from tests, tutorials, assignments and term papers shall form the basis for continuous
assessment (CA). It accounts for 40% of the evaluation in both theory and practical. This assessment
shall be based on a predetermined transparent system involving periodic written tests, assignments and
seminars in respect of theory courses and based on tests, lab skill, records/viva and attendance in respect
of practical courses.

The percentage of marks assigned to various components for internal evaluation is as follows:
a. Theory
Component % of internal marks

i. Test papers 50%

ii. Assignments/Book review/debates 25%
iii. Seminars/Presentation of case study 25%

For each course there shall be at least two class tests during a semester. Average of the best of the marks
obtained in the two tests (in the case of more than two tests) or the average of the tests ( if there
is only two tests) will be counted as the internal test component of CA.

b. Practicals

Component % of internal marks

i. Lab skill 25%

ii. Records 25%
iii. Test paper 40%

iv. Viva 10%

Test Paper: Valued answer scripts shall be made available to the students for perusal within 10
working days from the date of the tests.
Assignments: Each student shall be required to do 2 assignments/book reviews for each course.
Assignments/book review after valuation must be returned to the students. The teacher shall define the
expected quality of the above in terms of structure, content, presentation and the like, and inform the
same to the students. Punctuality in submission of assignments/records is to be given a weightage in
the internal evaluation.
Seminar: Every student shall deliver one seminar as an internal component of every course and must
be evaluated by the respective course teacher in terms of structure, content, presentation and interaction.
The soft and hard copies of the seminar report are to be submitted to the teacher in charge.
Results of Continuous Assessment:
The results of the CA counter-signed by Head of the school shall be displayed on the notice board 5
days before the end semester examinations. The marks awarded for various components of the CA shall
not be rounded off, if it has a decimal part. The total marks of the CA shall be rounded off to the nearest
whole number. Relevant records of continuous assessment (CA) must be kept in the department and
that must be made available for verification.
Project Work: There shall be a project/dissertation to be undertaken by all students. The dissertation
entails field work, lab work, report writing, presentation and viva voce. The class hours allotted for
project work may be clustered into a single slot so that students can do their work at a centre
/location for a continuous period of time. However, appropriate changes can be made by the faculty
council in this regard. Project/dissertation shall be carried out under the supervision of a teacher in
the parent School/Centre/Institute or other research institutes or industrial establishment or university
departments if they permit the students to do so, after getting permission from the Department Head. In
such cases, one of the teachers from the schools/centres/institutes would be the co- supervisor/internal
guide and an expert from the industry/ research organization concerned shall act as supervisor/ external
guide. In the case of M Phil programme while forwarding the mark lists of the second semester to the
CSS, director of the school/centre/institute shall ensure that both the hard and soft copies of the
project/dissertation of all students will be handed over to the University Library immediately after the
publication of the results.
External Evaluation of theory answer scripts: The evaluation shall be done after the examination at the
earliest, preferably in a centralized valuation. As far as possible bar coded answer books shall be used to
ensure confidentiality. The evaluation of the answer scripts shall be done by examiners based on a well-
defined scheme of valuation. End semester evaluation of theory answer scripts shall be conducted and
evaluated by one internal examiner for odd semesters. For even semesters, one external and one internal
examiner shall do the process of evaluation. That is, there shall be double valuation system of answer
books in the 2nd and 4th Semester evaluations. The final marks awarded will be the average of two. If there
is a variation of more than 10 % of the maximum marks, the answer books shall be valued by a third
external examiner appointed by the Head of the Department. The final marks to be awarded shall be the
average of mark obtained in third valuation and the highest of marks awarded by the other two examiners.
Process of evaluation of project work:
The evaluation of the project will be done at two stages:
i. Continuous Assessment : Supervising teacher/s will assess the project and award Marks.
ii. Final evaluation: Final evaluation will be done by external examiner, based on the work done by the
student and a viva voce.
There is no provision for improving the continuous assessment/ final evaluation of the project.

Grading System:
The grading system followed is that of relative grading on a ten-point scale.
The grading system followed is on a ten-point scale.
The following table indicates the performance range and the relative value of the grades (grade points)
on the scale.
 Letter grade Performance Grade point

O Outstanding 10
A plus Excellent 9
A only Very good 8
B plus Good 7
B only Above Average 6
C Average 5
P Pass 4
F Fail 0
Ab Absent 0

Minimum grade for passing in a course or programme:

The minimum CGPA for a specific programme and the minimum credit point requirement for each
programme are as per the table given below:

Programmes Minimum CGPA

MA/M Sc 4
MEd/MPhil and Master Diploma 5
MTTM//MBA/M Tech 5
M Ed/ MPES 5
M Phil/Ph D Course Work 5
M Sc part of integrated MSc-Ph D in NIPST 5
LLM 5

The HOD shall ensure the regular student feedback of courses, teachers and programme in the
prescribed format towards the end of all semesters and the same shall be made available to teachers
concerned.

Publication of Results: The results of the End Semester Examination (ESE) shall be published within
30 days from the date of the last examination.
 Conferment of the Degree: A candidate shall be eligible for the conferment of the degree only after
he/she has earned the minimum CGPA as specified in the scheme of the prescribed programme, within
the stipulated period.

Reappearance and improvement Examinations

A student who failed for a course in a semester can register for Reappearance in the forthcoming
examination, subject to the conditions set forth in this regulations.
Improvement of marks/grades in the forthcoming examination can be done, subject to the conditions
set forth in this regulations.

Registration for Improvement

A candidate has to apply for registration for Improvement by paying the requisite fee. Candidates are
not permitted to Register for improvement of grades for Individual course.
Candidates in the 1st and 2nd semesters, who have secured SGPA letter grade ‘P’ or above in the end-
semester examination can improve their grade by reappearing for all the semester courses along with
the next immediate batch.

In such cases a candidate will be awarded a new grade only if there is an improvement in grade in the
new examination; otherwise, the candidate is eligible to retain the grade already awarded.
Candidates in the 3rd semester, who have secured the SGPA letter grade ‘P’ or above in the end-
semester examination, can improve their grade by reappearing for all the semester courses, along with
the 3rd semester supplementary examination being conducted for failed candidates immediately after
the completion of end semester examination of Fourth semester. This provision is applicable only for
third semester. Improvement of 4th semester can be done along with the immediate lower batch.
If the improvement is meant to obtain minimum CGPA requirement, a candidate has the option to
decide which semester (3rd or 4th) is to be improved; however, the grade given to the candidate shall be
that obtained for the entire semester improvement examination.
1st and 2nd semester SGPA cannot be improved after the completion of the 4th semester. Only 3rd and
4th semester SGPA can be improved after the completion of a programme. The marks/grades awarded
for Continuous assessment and that for the Project/dissertation cannot be improved. SGPA secured in
the 4th semester can be improved only for the purpose of fulfilling the minimum CGPA requirement.
Reappearance:
Candidates in the 1st and 2nd semesters who have secured a letter grade of ‘F’ or ‘Ab’ in any of the
courses can avail two immediate consecutive chances to reappear for examination, coursewise,
provided the candidate has applied for the same and paid the required fee.

Candidate in the 3rd semester who has secured letter grade of ‘F’ or ‘Ab’ in any of the courses can
reappear for exams course-wise in the 3rd semester supplementary examination, which will be
conducted immediately after the completion of End semester examination of Fourth semester, provided
the candidate has applied for the same and paid the required fee (fee for supplementary examination of
any course shall be full semester examination fee irrespective of number of courses involved).
Candidates who secured the grade of only ‘F’ or ‘Ab’ in a course in the 4th semester examination can
reappear coursewise, along with the immediate lower batch.
Candidates who secured the grade of only ‘F’ or ‘Ab’ in a course in the 3rd /4th semester examinations
will be given two additional chances for course-wise reappearance even after the completion of the
programme; but it has to be done within a period of two years after the completion. In such cases a
candidate has to apply for the same as a supplementary exam and pay the required fee (Fee for
supplementary examination of any course shall be full semester examination fee irrespective of number
of courses involved).
Scholars undergoing M.Phil Programme shall be permitted to submit dissertation, only after clearing the
courses in the First semester. Scholars who fail to clear all or any one of the courses shall be permitted
to appear for a supplementary examination during the second semester. Supplementary examination will
be conducted within two months of publication of first semester results.

Re-admission
No students shall be readmitted to the 1st semester. Readmission to other semesters of the programme
will have to be recommended by the Head of the Department. The student has to apply for Readmission
paying the prescribed fee. The student may be permitted to complete the programme by taking the
required number of courses within a maximum period of eight continuous semesters. including the
period of his/her programme, provided an amount equivalent to the semester fees for all the intervening
semesters have been regularly paid and provided he/she has not been removed from the rolls by issuing
a Transfer Certificate.
In all cases of discontinuation and readmissions, candidates must submit applications countersigned by
the HOD to the Registrar and obtain the required statutory order for the same. Candidates who are
readmitted to repeat a course must follow the then existing syllabus for the said programme. They need
to attend classes along with new batch of students and should obtain the required percentage of
attendance as usual.
Grade Card: Grade cards will be issuedto the student after the publication of results of each End
Semester Examination. The Grade Card will indicate the grades obtained for the courses as well as the
semester grade point average (SGPA) which is the weighted average of the numerical value (grade
point) obtained by the student in the semester. Weighted average is calculated by dividing the sum of
the product of the grade point or numerical value obtained for each course and the credits that it carries
by the total number of credits earned. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for the whole
programme will be calculated in the same way, which will also be indicated in the Grade Card issued
for the Final Semester examinations of the programme. Minimum SGPA in all semesters is not an
assurance to minimum CGPA for the entire programme.

Percentage Equivalence of Grade:

Range of % of Marks Grade Letter Grade Point

95 - ≤100 O 10
85 - <95 A plus 9
75 - <85 A only 8
65 - <75 B plus 7
55 - <65 B only 6
45 - <55 C 5
40 - <45 P 4
<40 F 0
Absent Ab 0

Calculation of Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) :

Credit Points for the Course = Credits assigned for the Course X Grade Point secured for the Course.
SGPA indicates the performance of a student in a given Semester. SGPA is based on the total Credit
Points earned by a student in all the courses divided by the total credits assigned to the Semester.
Note: SGPA is computed only if the candidate passes in all the required courses (gets a minimum
required grade for a pass in all the required courses as per the specific curriculum). Securing of
SGPA in all semesters may not enable students to secure minimum required CGPA for a pass in
the programme.
SGPA = Total credit points earned by the student from all the required courses of a Semester
Total credits of all courses required in a semester
Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
CGPA refers to the Cumulative Grade Point Average weighted across all the semesters (4 Semesters).
CGPA is obtained by dividing the total number of credit points earned by the student in all the semesters
by the total number of required credits of all the Semesters as per curriculum.
CGPA = ( Sum of the Credit Points secured by the student
for each semester )÷ (Sum of the Credits assigned
to each Semester of the Programme)

CGPA = Total CreditPoints of Semester- S1 + 2 + 3 + 4

Total Credits of Semester- S1 + 2 + 3 +4

This formula shall be printed on the Grade Card issued to the student with a note that it could be used
to convert the grades into mark-percentages. (The details of the grading system as indicated above shall
also be printed on the Grade Card).

Conversion of SGPA/CGPA to Grade

10 O
9.0 - <10 A plus
8.0 - <9 A only
7.0 - <8 B plus
6.0 - <7 B only
5.0 - <6 C
4.0 - <5 P
<4 F
Absent Ab

Conversion of CGPA to percentage

Equivalent Percentage = (CGPA obtained) X 100

Maximum CGPA (=10)

The equivalent percentage shall be represented in a numeric format rounded to two decimal digits
accuracy (“99.99”) and will not be rounded to the nearest integer.
Rank/ Position Certificate: Rank Certificate shall be issued to the first three positions only.
The position certificate shall be given for the 1stten positions based on the CGPA secured by
the students. Students who have completed the course by availing the opportunity of
reappearance for a course will not be eligible for Rank certificate.

If Rank certificate/Position certificate in a prescribed format is demanded by institutions

for awarding a specific fellowship/scholarship such as for DST Inspire Fellowship etc, the
same may be given for such students as a special case in the prescribed format.

Registration with CSS: The list of students registered for each semester programme
should be forwarded to the CSS along with original certificates (Degree Certificate +
SSLC) immediately after closing of admissions to the programme.

Consolidation and Declaration of Results:

All work pertaining to the examinations shall be held in the Departments under the direct
control and supervision of the Heads of the departments. The Head of each Department in
consultation with the Faculty Council shall monitor the Continuous Assessment/ End
Semester Examinations and evaluations or nominate a teacher as the chief examiner who
will assist him/her in the matter. The marks awarded for internal assessment will be displayed
in the Department’s notice board / published in the Department Website at the end of each
semester.
Complaints from students regarding the marks awarded in internal assessment should be
reported to the concerned faculty member within 3 working days from the date of publication
of the same on the notice board/Website. Thereafter, complaints against internal marks will
not be entertained under any circumstance. The pass board of a Department will consist of
selected teachers/ the entire faculty of the Department concerned and will be constituted by
the Head of the Department in consultation with the Faculty Council. The tabulated grade
sheets will be forwarded after each end-semester examination to the office of the Controller
of Examinations. The CSS section in the Controller’s office will check the Grade card
forwarded from the Department/School/Centre/Institute and notify the results after
consolidating them and issue statement of credits. On completion of the final semester a
consolidated Grade Card showing the details of all the courses taken will be prepared. The
consolidated Grade Card containing the details of all the courses with their titles, credits,
grades obtained, the total credits earned, the SGPA and the CGPA will be issued to students.
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Graduate Attributes

Graduate Attributes of Mahatma Gandhi UniversityGraduates

Graduate Attribute 1 : Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

MGU graduates should be able to acquire interdisciplinary and cross disciplinary knowledge
base, skills and attitudes as a consequence of the learning they engage with their programme of
study. These qualities should equip students to live and work in a rapidly changing and
complex world.

Graduate Attribute 2 : Equity, Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusiveness

MGU graduates should acquire the spirit of equity, sustainability, diversity and inclusiveness
during their course of study. They should acquire all the ethical values to enable them to act as
dignified citizens

Graduate Attribute 3 : Societal Interaction/Community Service

MGU graduates should have the ability to disseminate knowledge and actively engage with the
world through community service.

Graduate Attribute 4 : Net Working and Collaboration

MGU graduates should acquire skills to be able to collaborate and network with educational
institutions, research organizations and industrial units in India and abroad.

Graduate Attribute 5 :Life long Learning

MGU graduates should be life long learners for the pursuit of knowledge for either personal
or professional reasons. This should enhance social inclusion, active citizenship, personal
development, self-sustainability as well as competitiveness and employability.
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Programme Outcome

Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO 1: Critical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning

Capability to analyse, evaluate and interpret evidence, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis
of empirical evidence; reflect relevant implications to the reality; formulate logical arguments;
critically evaluate practices, policies and theories to develop knowledge and understanding;
able to envisage the reflective thought to the implication on the society.

PO 2 : Scientific Reasoning and Problem Solving

Ability to analyse, discuss, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative/qualitative data
and experimental evidences; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence and experiences from an
unprejudiced and reasoned perspective; capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and
apply their competencies to solve problems and contextualise into researchand apply one’s
learning to real life situations.

PO 3: Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary Approach
Acquire interdisciplinary /multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary knowledge base as a
consequence of the learning they engage with their programme of study; develop a
collaborative-multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary-approach for formulate
constructive arguments and rational analysis for achieving common goals and objectives.

PO 4: Communication Skills
Ability to reflect and express thoughts and ideas effectively in verbal and nonverbal way;
Communicate with others using appropriate channel; confidently share one’s views and express
herself/himself; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and
present complex information in a clear and concise manner and articulate in a specific context
of communication.
PO 5: Leadership Skills
Ability to work effectively and lead respectfully with diverse teams; setting direction,
formulating an goal, building a team who can help achieve the goal, motivating and inspiring
team members to engage with that goal, and using management skills to guide people to the
right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.

PO 6: Social Consciousness and Responsibility

Ability to contemplate of the impact of research findings on conventional practices, and a clear
understanding of responsibility towards societal needs and reaching the targets for attaining
inclusive and sustainable development.

PO 7: Equity, Inclusiveness and Sustainability

Appreciate equity, inclusiveness and sustainability and diversity; acquire ethical and moral
reasoning and values of unity, secularism and national integration to enable to act as dignified
citizens; able to understand and appreciate diversity, managing diversity and use of an inclusive
approach to the extent possible.

PO 8: Moral and Ethical Reasoning

Ability to embrace moral/ethical values in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument
about an ethical issue from multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all work. Capable
of demonstrating the ability to identify ethical issues related to one’s work and living as a
dignified person in the society.

PO 9: Networking and Collaboration

Acquire skills to be able to collaborate and network with scholars in an educational institutions,
professional organizations, research organizations and individuals in India and abroad.

PO 10: Lifelong Learning

Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including “learning how to learn”, that are necessary
for participating in learning activities throughout life, through self-paced and self-directed
learning aimed atpersonal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives, and
adapting to changing trades and demands of work place through knowledge/skill
development/reskilling.
 Programme outcome of Masters programme in Psychology

Programme outcome of the Masters programme in Psychology is to

inculcate students an in-depth knowledge, understanding and competencies on
theoretical foundations of science of human behavior, able to analyze human
behavior and identify gaps in perspective of human behavior and conduct research.
 Programme Specific outcome of Masters program in Psychology

PSO1. Masters programme in psychology focus is to deepening students’ comprehensive

knowledge in foundation concepts and theories in cognitive, affective, genetic,
physiological, neuropsychological and behavioural sciences.

PSO2.The programme prepares the students with skills for evaluating literature sources, critical
thinking and making them scientifically minded. They will learn to make appropriate
techniques to identify and answer research questions.

PSO3.Demonstrate psychological literacy

PSO4.They can formulate plausible explanations about issues in the psychological process or
mental health in question.

PSO5.The Master's program in psychology will help them engage in innovative and integrative
applications to solve problems.

PSO6.The students will be able to sensibly incorporate the socio-cultural perspective in their
professional interventions and research.

PSO7.Another hallmark of the program is to make the students behave following the ethical
standards of the discipline, and make them defensible for ethical decisions, personal
integrity, and interpersonal effectiveness.

PSO8.The programme equips them to demonstrate competence in written, oral, and interpersonal
communication skills in multiple formats and contexts.

PSO9.The programme envisages the students to be knowledgeable in their respective subjects

(clinical psychology, forensic psychology, counseling, cognitive neuroscience, and
personality and social psychology) and develop as skilled individuals in appropriate
professional areas.

PSO10.They should exhibit continuous self-reflection and self-regulation in the context of

professional work, refined project management skills, as well as observe professional
workforce standards.
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SCHEME OF THE SYLLABUS
Credit and Semester System
2021 admission onwards

SEMESTER I

No Code Title Credit Hours Int Ext Total

1 BE M 21 C01 Behaviour Genetics 4 90 40 60 100

2 BE M 21 C02 Child Development 4 90 40 60 100

3 BE M 21 C03 Personality 4 90 40 60 100

4 BE M 21 C04 Research methodology 4 90 40 60 100

5 BE M 21 C05 Practicals 4 90 40 60 100

Total 20 450 200 300 500

SEMESTER II

No Code Title Credit Hours Int Ext Total

1 BE M 21 C06 Cognitive Process 4 90 40 60 100

2 BE M 21 C07 Physiological Psychology 4 90 40 60 100

3 BE M 21 C08 Learning Process 4 90 40 60 100

4 BE M 21 C09 Statistics in Behavioural 4 90 40 60 100

Sciences

5 BE M 21 C10 Practicals 4 90 40 60 100

Total 20 450 200 300 500

 SEMESTER III

No Code Title Credit Hours Int Ext Total

1 BE M 21 C11 Clinical Psychology 4 90 40 60 100

2 BE M 21 C12 Practicals 4 90 40 60 100

3 BE M 21 C13 Psychodiagnostics 4 90 40 60 100

4 BE M 21 C 14 Internship 2 At 40 60 100
least
one
month

Electives (One course from the electives)

5 BE M 21 E 01 Behaviour Modification (Clinical 4 90 40 60 100
Psychology)

6 BE M 21 E 02 Criminology (Forensic 4 90 40 60 100

Psychology)

7 BE M 21 E 03 Guidance and Counseling: 4 90 40 60 100

Principles and Practices (Guidance
and Counseling)

8 BE M 21 E 04 Cognitive Neuroscience 4 90 40 60 100

9 BE M 21 E 05 Personality and Social Psychology 4 90 40 60 100

10 Open course 4 90 40 60 100

Total 22 450 240 360 600

Open Course Title Credit Hours Int Ext Total

1 BE M 21 O 01 Counseling 4 90 40 60 100
 SEMESTER IV

No Code Title Credit Hours Int Ext Total

1 BE M 21 C15 Neuropsychology 4 90 40 60 100

2 BE M 21 C16 Counselling 4 90 40 60 100

3 BE M 21 C17 Dissertation 4 90 40 60 100

BE M 21 C18 Viva voce 2 Consensus of 100

the viva voce
board

Electives

4 BE M 21 E06 Psychotherapy (Clinical 4 90 40 60 100

psychology)

5 BE M 21 E07 Practicals (Clinical 4 90 40 60 100

Psychology)

6 BE M 21 E08 Forensic Psychology 4 90 40 60 100

7 BE M 21 E09 Practical (Forensic 4 90 40 60 100

Psychology)

8 BE M 21 E10 Counseling Skills 4 90 40 60 100

(Guidance and
Counseling)

9 BE M 21 E11 Guidance and Counselling 4 90 40 60 100

Services (Guidance and
Counselling)

10 BE M 21 E12 Cognitive Neuroscience : 4 90 40 60 100

Social Cognitions

11 BE M 21 E13 Practicals (Cognitive 4 90 40 60 100

Neuroscience)

12 BE M 21 E14 Personality and Social 4 90 40 60 100

Psychology:
Assessments and
Evaluations
13 BE M 21 E15 Practicals ( Personality 4 90 40 60 100
and Social Psychology)

Total 20
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Name of course- BEHAVIOUR GENETICS

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Behaviour Genetics

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C01

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Biological foundations of psychology consist of chiefly genetic, neuronal and
& Justification glandular control of behaviour. Behaviour Genetics is an emerging area with
large scientific knowledge in the area like the genetic basis for intelligence,
specific abilities or talents, personality traits, and various
neurodevelopmental, maladaptive behaviours. This course will help students
to gain a greater understanding of the genetic background of the
psychological process which will enhance professional practice.
Semester First

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Eg. 60 20 10 - 90
Authentic learning
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 Understand Mendelian and post Mendelian U 1
developments in the field of Genetics.
2 Sound knowledge in the chemical structure and U 3
composition of Genetic materials and the DNA
3 Able to prepare the pedigree analysis of a given A 2

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Course Summary

behavioural traits

4 Evaluate the genetic basis of intelligence, abilities, or E 1

specific talents.
5 Synthesis the genetic basis of behavioural traits and A 1,7
personalities.
6 able to identify inherited trait factor- physical traits or S 2
behavioural traits
7 Able to evaluate the genetic basis of mental disorders S 4
8 Appraise the genetic dimensions of personality A 4
disorders.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill
(S), Interest (I) and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Introduction to Behaviour Genetics 1, 3 10

• Origin and development of science of

genetics.
• Methods in human Behavioural genetics

2 Principles and Mechanisms of Heredity 1, 2 20

• Physical and chemical structures of genes
and chromosomes.
• Mendel’s law of inheritance.
• Post – Mendel development in the
mechanism of inheritance.
• Causes and effects of mutation.
• Inheritance of acquired a character.

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3 Inheritance of Intelligence and Abilities 2, 4 20

• Inheritance of the normal and above
normal IQs.
• Genetic involvement special talents and
aptitudes.

4 Inheritance of temperament and personality 5, 6 20

traits
• Extraversion – Introversion.
Experimental and genetic studies.
• Inheritance of dominance, Sociability
and other traits.

5 Genetics of Psychopathology 5, 6, 7, 8 20
• Inheritance of anxiety related disorders
• Inheritance of schizophrenia and other
psychotic disorders.
• Inheritance of personality disorders.
• Inheritance of alcohol and substance use
disorder.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report

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Course Summary

A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

1. Jobling,M. Hollox,E. Hules,M. (2014). Human Evolutionary Genetics. Gardard. New

York,
2. Behavioural Genetics (1960) J.C. Faller and W.T. Thompson. McGraw Hill
International. New York.
3. Manosevitz, M.G., Lindesy, G., & Thiersen, P.D. (1969) Behavioural Genetics
Methods and Research, McGraw Hill International New York.
4. C. Stern (1973) Principles of Human Genetics 3rd edition Freeman Publications.
McGraw Hill International New York.
5. Rosenthal, P (1973) Genetics of psychopathology, McGraw Hill International. New
York.
6. Shientield, A., Chattu & Windus (1966) Your heredity and Environment, London.
7. Dunn L.C. (1965)A Short History of Genetics McGraw Hill International. New York.
8. DeFries, John C; Mc Clearn, Gerald E; McGuffin, Peter; Plomin, Robert. (2001)
Behavioral Genetics. New York, Palgrave Macmillan.
9. Byron C Jones. (1999) Neuro Behavioral Genetics; methods and applications: M9 :
New York CRC Press
10. Ganong,W.F.(1995). Review of Medical Physiology. Sanfransisco: Appleton and
Lange Publishers
11. Hartl, D. L., & Ionis, E. W. (2006). Essential Genetics – A Genomic Perspective.
USA: Jones & Bartlet Publishers.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. DeFries, John C; Mc Clearn, Gerald E; McGuffin, Peter; Plomin, Robert. (2001)

Behavioral Genetics. New York, Palgrave Macmillan.

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Course Summary

2. Rosenthal, P (1973) Genetics of psychopathology, McGraw Hill International. New

York.

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Name of course: Child Development

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme MSc.
Course Name Child Development
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C02

Names of Ms. Swathymol, MSc. Psychology, NET,JRF

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The course in Child Development is designed to advance knowledge in life
& Justification span development giving special focus on major milestones, developmental
needs and tasks involved in prenatal stage, infancy, toddlerhood, early
childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. The course includes basic
theoretical concepts and recent research advancements in physical, motor,
sensory, cognitive, emotional and language domains of development.
Discussion about different approaches of personality development and
major influencing factors of the same is also a significant part of the course.

Semester First

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 10 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 Understand developmental periods and the major U 1
milestones achieved in different domains.
2 Evaluate and compare the foundational theories of child An 2
development
3 Identify deficiencies, disabilities and pathological U 1

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conditions in each developmental phase based on the

knowledge in normal development.

4 Identify the major socio-cultural factors affecting the E 6

developmental process and assess their impact.
5 Apply the knowledge in developmental theories and S 3
specific evidence-based research findings in different
situations, especially in educational, clinical and
counselling settings.
6 Evaluate the efficiency of existing laws, policies and E 3
social practices which are essential in healthy
development of children.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Growth and Development 1,2, 6 15
• Meaning of growth and development.
• Domains of development.
• Stages of development.
• Significant facts about development.
• Research methods in child development.

2 Milestones in Development 1, 3 20
• Developmental stages – Prenatal period,
Infancy, Toddlerhood, Early
Childhood, Middle childhood,
Adolescence, Early adulthood, Middle
adulthood, Old age.
• Characteristics of each stage,
developmental task and developmental
needs.
• Developmental hazards associated with
pre-natal development

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3 Physical, Sensory and Motor Developments 1, 3 20

• Physical, Motor and Sensory

development in - prenatal period,
infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood,
middle childhood, adolescence.
• Factors contributing to physical, sensory
and motor development.

4 Language, Cognitive and Emotional 1, 2, 3, 4 20

development in various stages

• Language development during infancy,

babyhood, childhood, adolescence
• Cognitive development
• Emotional development and moral
development.
• Factors contributing to language and
cognitive development.

5 Personality Development 2, 4, 5, 6 15
• Introduction to the concept of
personality- Psycho analytic view,
Learning perspective, Cognitive
perspective.
• Parenting and socialization- emotional
attachment, achievement motivation,
intellectual development.
• Family environment & Home
environment – child behavior,
aggression. social cognition.
• Factor contributing to personality
development.

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Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

1. Berk,L.E (2013) Child Development.PHI P.Ltd.Delhi,2013.

2. Sejwal,P& Arora,M(2012) Child Psychology. Crescent, New Delhi.
3. Feldman,R.S(2011)Development across the life span. Pretice Hall.NewYork.
4. Feldman,R.S(2010).Discovering the life span.Pearson India.
5. Keenan& Evans (2009) An Introduction to Child development. London,Sage Pub.
6. Bearison&Zimiles (1986) Thought and Emption developmental perspective, New York,
Psychological Press.
7. Elizabeth. B. Hurlok (2011) Developmental Psychology A Life Spans Approach. Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing, New Delhi.
8. Shulman (2010)Language Development: Foundations,Process and clinical applications.
Boston, Jones and Bartlett publishers

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9. Harris, &Butterworth (2010) Developmental psychology A student Hand Book. New

York, Psychology Press.
10. Juhelder.B,Piaget.J,(2007). The Growth of Logical thinking from childhood to
Adolscence: An essay on the construction of formal operational structures.
11. Buhler,K.(2007) The Mental Development of the Child: A summary of Modern
psychology theory. Roulledge,Oxon.
12. Child Growth and Development, (1993) 5th Edn. Elizabeth. B. Hurlok. Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing, New Delhi.
13. Introduction to Child Development, 4th Edn., john.P. Dworetzky, west Publishing Co.
New York.
14. Human Development A Life Span Approach. 2nd Edn. F. Philip Rico Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
15. Development of the Child 3rd Elkind & Weiner, John Wiley & sons inc. New York.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Berk,L.E (2013) Child Development.PHI P.Ltd.Delhi.

2. Feldman,R.S(2011)Development across the life span. Pretice Hall.NewYork.

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Name of course: Personality

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme MSc.
Course Name Personality

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C03

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar, PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The course on personality covers the topic like theoretical roots of
& Justification personality psychology such as psycho dynamic theories, neo Freudian
approach, behaviourist, existentialist, humanist, or trait theorists. an
understanding and critical thinking are demonstrating psychological core
foundation concepts which are essential for understanding individual
differences, conduct research, or applying knowledge in practice.
Semester First

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 10 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 Knowledge of major personality theories, concepts, U 1
perspectives, methods and technique of personality
2 The learner will be able to compare the personality E 2
theories and demonstrate its significance in various
context.
3 Analyze the determinants of personality characteristics S 4
to better understand their effects on cognitions,

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Course Summary

emotions, and behavior.

4 Think critically about and apply theoretical and Ap 7

research-based explanations for human behavior in
order to successfully negotiate the challenges of daily
living.
5 Apply the major personality domains and theories to A 3
better understand one’s own behaviour and the
behaviour of others.
6 The students will be able to assess, understand and A 4
predict an individual behaviour
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Introduction to Personality 1, 3, 6 10
• Definition and Nature
• Factors influencing personality
development
• Personality theory and its components
• Criteria for evaluating personality theories
• Research and Assessment

2 1, 2, 4, 5 15
Psychodynamic Perspective

• Freudian Theory
• Neo – Freudian theories – Carl Jung.
• Erich Fromm.
• Erik Erickson,
• Harry Stack Sullivan,
• Alfred Adler.

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3 1, 2, 4, 5 10
Learning and Behavioural Perspective

• B.F. Skinner, Skinner’s operant

conditioning
• Dollard’s & Miller’s S.R.Theory

4 1, 2, 4, 5 10
Social and Cognitive Perspectives

• Julian Rotter
• Albert Bandura
• George Kelly

5 1, 2, 4, 5 10
Humanistic Phenomenological and Existential
Perspectives

• Abraham Maslow
• Carl Rogers.
• Victor Franklin
• Federick (Fritz) Perls

6 1, 2, 4, 5 15
Dispositional Perspective

• Gordon Allort .
• Raymond B Cattell .
• Hans J Eysenck

7 Other Theories 1, 2, 4, 5 10
• Eric Berne
• Henry A. Murray
• An outline of Eastern concepts

8 Current Perspectives in Personality Theory 1, 2, 4, 5 10

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TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
1. Fadiman, J. and Grager, R. (2012) Personality and Personal Growth. Harper & Row.
2. Hall and Lindsey, G.(1985) Theories of Personality. (4th ed.). John Wiley and Sons.
3. Spielberger,C. D,Butcher,J.N.(2009). Advances in Personality Assessment.
Routledge, oxon.
4. Jacobi,J,(2009) Psychology of C.G Jung. Routledge, Oxon.
5. Kise,J.A.G.(2007). Differenciation through Personality types: A Framework for
instruction assessment, and Classroom Management.Corwin Press, California.
6. Gordon R.G.(2006). Personality; Routledge.Oxon.
7. Mischel,W. Shoda,Y. Smith,R.E.(2008) Introduction to Personality:Toward an
Integration.
8. Caprara,G.V. Cervone,D.(2000) Personality Determinents, Dynamics & potentials.
Cambridge University press.
9. Bugental, J.F.T.( ) Challenges of Humanistic Psychology. New York: Mc Grew-Hill
10. Ornstein, R.E.( ) The Psychology of consciousness. New York: Harcount Brace
& Jovanovich.

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11. Previn L A (2006) Handbook of Personality theory and research - IInd.ed - New
Delhi.
12. Larsen,R. J (2005)Personality Psychology, Boston McGrow Hill
13. Funder, D C. (2014) The Personality PuzzleNew York Norton & Co.
14. Nick, H(2017)An introduction to personality, individual differences and
intelligence, New Delhi: Sage.

SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Fadiman, J. and Grager, R. (2012) Personality and Personal Growth. Harper &
Row.

2. Nick, H(2017)An introduction to personality, individual differences and

intelligence, New Delhi: Sage.

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Name of course - Research Methodology

Course Summary

School Name School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Research Methodology

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C04

Names of Dr. K. M. Mustafa , M.Sc., MA, M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph D

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Consists of five units. First unit deals the Introduction to Research .
& Justification Epidemiological Methods and Descriptive Designs are the second and third
units respectively. The fourth and fifth units are comprised with
experimental design ,sampling , tool and preparation of reports respectively.
Semester First

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time
(field Learning
(SLT) work) Hours
50 20 10 10 90
Authentic learning
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Interest and aptitude in the field of research

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 Uunderstand the objectives and purpose of researches U 1
in behavioural sciences.
2 Utilize various methods of research in Behavioural A 1, 2
Sciences
3 Appraise different approaches of research process. E,I 2
4 Conduct mini research project in the area of behaviour C,S 5, 9
sciences.
5 Describe different methods of sampling. R 2
6 Understand the relevance of developing tools and accure U,A 1, 2
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the skills to construct tools.

7 Apply the skills in data collection and analyze of data A 2, 4
8 Analyze the essential of research proposal and research An, Ap 2
report and then apply in the study.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT
Module Module Content Hour CO No
No.

1 Introduction to Research 20

• Meaning, Nature, Scope and Functions of

Research in Behavioural sciences

• Scientific thinking and nature of Educational

research
• Research process: research problem, design and
hypothesis

• Qualitative and Quantitative research, Types and

modalities of research: Fundamental, Applied and
Action. Historical, Descriptive, Experimental and
Clinical research.

• Ethical considerations involved in conducting 1,2

and reporting behavioural science research.
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2 15
Epidemiological Method

2,3
• Definition and Purpose of Epidemiological
Studies

• Characteristics of Epidemiological Methods

• Types of Epidemiological Methods

• Cohort Studies

• Case Studies
3 Descriptive Designs

• Definition, Characteristics, Purpose and Types 15 2,3,4

• Survey Research

• Developmental, Case-studies and Ex-post facto

studies
• Causal-Comparative and Correlational studies

• Observational Research

4 Experimental Designs 20

3,4,5
• Definition, Characteristics, Purpose, Principles
and Types

• Pre-experimental, True-experimental and Quasi-

experimental design
• Factorial Designs

• Single Subject Designs

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• The Variables of Experimental Research

5 20
Sampling, Tools and Preparation of Report

5,6,7
• Population, sample, sampling techniques, large
and small samples, common errors in sampling

• Tools and Techniques of data collection

Tools: Questionnaire, Rating scale, check list,

Attitude Scales and Inventories.

Techniques: Interview: Uses, purpose, types and

requisites of a good Interview.

Observation: Uses, types and requisites of good

observation.

• Test standardization procedures, objectivity,

validity and reliability of tests, Methods of
establishing reliability and validity.

• Preparation of a Research proposal and Research

Report: Types and steps, APA format,
composition, References, Bibliography, and
Appendices.
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• Evaluation of a Research Report: Criteria for

evaluation

Teaching and Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

Learning
Approach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – two internal written test examinations
3. Assignments – every students to submit two assignments on
selected topics
4. Seminar Presentation – every student to prepare a paper on a
selected topic and present in the seminar
5. Field activity reports - Mini research projects, workshop for tool
preparation
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES (following any standard reference format like APA, MLA, Chicago….)
References

1. Agarwal, A.N. (2002). Quantitative Methods. Vrinda Publishing, New Delhi

2. Best, J.W., and Kahn, J.V, (1992). Research in Education. Prentice – Hall of india
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Bhatnagar, R.P., and Bhatnagar, P.R. (1989). Experimental Designs of research in
Behavioural Sciences. Rajhans Agencies, Meerut.
4. Chawla, D & Sandhi, N (2011) Research Methodology concepts and cases. Vikas
publishing House New Delhi.
5. Christenson, L.B.(1988). Experimental Methodology(4th edn.).Allyn and Bacon Inc. ,
Boston.
6. Gay, L.R. (1990). Educational Research (3rd edn) Merrill Publishing Co., New York.
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7. Gersten, R., Schiller E.P, Vaughn, S. (2000) Contemporary Special Education

Research – Syntheses of the knowledge base on critical Instructional issues Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates U.S.A.
8. Rosnow R.L., Rosenthal R. (2002) Beginning Behavioursl Research – A conceptual
Primer (4th edn) Prentice hll U.S.A.
9. Good V.C (2008) Introduction to Educational research Methodology of Design in the
Behavioural and Social Sciences (2nd edn) Surjeet Publication New Delhi.
10. Kaul, L. (1996). Methods in Educational Research. Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi.
11. Kerlinger, F.N. (1983). Foundations of Behavioural Research (2nd edn.). Surjeet
Publications, Delhi.
12. Kothari, c.R. (2006). Research in Methodology, methods and techniques. (2nd edn.)
New Age International pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
13. Lal Das, D.K. (2000). Practice of Social Research. Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
14. Langenbach, M., Naughn, C., and Aagaard, L. (1988). An introduction to Educational
Research. Allyn and Bacon, New York.
15. Mason, E.J., and Bramble, W.J. (1989). Understanding and conducting, Research
(2nd edn.) McGraw- Hill Book Co., New York.
16. Pande,G.C. (1989). Research Methodology in Social Sciences. Anmol Publications,
New delhi.
17. Paneer Selvam, R.(2004) Research Methodology. Prentice Hall New Delhi.
18. Panneerselvam, R. (2005). Research in Methodology. Prentice – Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi.
19. Reddy, C.R. (1987). Research Methodology in Social Sciences. Daya Publishing
House, Delhi.
20. Silverman, D.(2012). Qualitative Research. Sage Publication, London
21. Sukhia, S.P., Mehrotra, P.V., and Mehrotra, R.N.(1981). Elementsa of educational
Research. Allied publishers pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
22. Berg, B.L., & Lune, H. (2011). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences.
Pearson Publication, Boston.
23. Lipsey, M.W. (1990). Design Sensitivity: Statistical Power for Experimental
Research. Sage Publications, Newbury Park, CA.
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24. Singh, A. K. (2004).Tests Measurement and Research Methods in Behavioural

Science. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing, New Delhi.

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School Name School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Practicals

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C05

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N. PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The practical course includes training in tools and techniques, and training in
& Justification basic skills in conducting and administering psychological tests and
interviews with individuals. The practical course provide a hands on training
included in the areas of behavioural genetics, child development, Personality,
and research methods.
Semester First

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 20 10 60 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 The practical course prepare the students with essential U 1
attitude, knowledge and skills for working with client in
settings like clinical psychology, child guidance centre or
situations in which assessment of adaptive functioning
individuals. This course will help students to learn to build up
rapport, conduct structured or semi structured interview for
collecting identifying information, explore psychological
functioning like adaptive or maladaptive areas of a client.
2 Knowledge and understanding in the specific areas of U 3
child development such as loco-motor, language and
communication, sensory integration, social
development and overall growth and development.

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3 The students will be able to build appropriate rapport, A 3

identify the unique psychological functioning, and
analyse the personality on the light of the prevailing
psychological functioning.

4 Prepare pedigree chart of intellectual disabled or any A 4

neuro developmental disability, and analyze and
synthesis the genetic loading.
5 Students will be able to evaluate the genetic basis of A 4
psychotic disordes.
6 The students will be able to assess, understand and S 4
predict personality of an individual.
7 Student will have an integrative and synthesis skills for An 7
apply suitable research methods and evaluate results.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

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Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Identification and case work up of two cases 1, 4, 5 20
with genetic loading (one case of mental
retardation and one case of mental illness.)

2 Observation visit to a child day care center to 1, 2, 5 20

observe the normal development of early
childhood.

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3 Administration and Interpretation. (One case 1, 2, 7 20

each)

i. Vineland Social Maturity scale.

ii. Developmental screening test
iii. Seguin Form Board

4 Administration and interpretation of Personality 1, 3, 6, 7 20

tests. Students has to prepare at least 5 report
each of the following-
• EPQ- Eysenck Personality Questionnaire
• MMPI- Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory
• 16PF- Sixteen Personality Factor
Questionnaire
• SCT- Self concept Test
• EMS – Emotional maturity Scale
• NEO PI- NEO Personality Inventory
• ADJUSTMENT INVENTORY
• PORTEUS MAZE TEST

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Practical – attitude, belief, and behavior in the involvement and

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reports
3. Conducting the interview, administration and prepare and submit
the report.
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
Manual for the NEO Personality Inventory-Revised
Manual for the 16 Persoanlity factor questionnaire.
Manuel for the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Manuel for the Emotional Maturity Scale

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SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Cognitive Process
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C06

Names of
Academic Staff & Swathymol.P.S, MSc Psychology, NET, JRF
Qualifications
Course Summary The course in cognitive process design to provide in depth theoretical
& Justification knowledge in human cognition and its process. It include basic theoretical
concepts in cognitive processes and the classic and current experimental
research relating to cognitive processes. The measurements of intelligence
and theories and applications of motivation also included in it.
Semester Second

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 20 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Understand core concepts in human cognition U 1
2 Evaluate and compare various models in cognitive An 2
processes
3 Applying the knowledge of cognitive processes to A 5
everyday life.

4 Understand various theories in cognition and motivation U 1

5 Student should appreciate the role of individual Ap 8
differences in various cognitive performances.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)

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COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Introduction 1, 2 10
• Definition and nature
• Information processing model
• Cognitive development; Vygotsky's and
Piaget's perspectives
• Cognitive neuroscience

2 Attention & Perception 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 15

• Attention, theories of attention
• Neurocognition of attention
• Perception – perceptual organization
• Psychological and biological approaches
to perception, perceptual learning,
Perceptual style.
• Psychophysics- Signal Detection theory.
• Extrasensory perception.

3 Language 1, 3, 4, 5 15
• Language: - Structure, Chomsky's theory
• Acquisition and comprehension
• Language and thought.
• Thinking
• Decision making
• Reasoning
• Problem Solving.

4 Intelligence 1, 4, 5 15
• Theories of intelligence,
• Classification of IQ,
• Intelligence testing- WAIS, WISC, Binet
tests, KABC and other tests and its
revisions.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Creativity

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5 Motivation 1 10
• Definition and nature of motivation
• Types of motivation
• Physiological and psychological roots of
motivational theories.

6 Biological approaches to motivation 4 10

• Physiological mechanisms of regulation
• Homeostatic regulation, regulation of
hunger, regulation of thirst.

7 Theories of motivation 3, 4, 5 15
• Instinct theories
• Arousal theories
• Drive theories
• Hedonistic and Activation theories
• Cognitive motivation - Expectancy value
theories
• Applications of motivational theories.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….
Assessment Mode of Assessment
Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

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References
1. Feldman, L.Russel,J.A,(2015) The Psychological Construction of emotion, Guliford Press, New York,.
2. Gross,J.J,(2015), Handbook of Emotion Regulation. The Guildford Press. NewYork.
3. Galotti,K.M, (2014), Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the laboratory. Sage, London.
4. Kringelbach, M.L, Phillips,H;(2014), Emotion: Pleasure and Pain in the Brain; Oxford, NewYork.
5. Sander,D. Scherer,K.R;(2014); The Oxford Companion of Emotion and the Affective Sciences.
6. Singh,A.(2011) Cognitive Psychology:Axis books,New Delhi
7. Wolfe,J.M; Kulender,K.R; Sensation and Perception. Sincurer, Associate INC,USA.
8. Zelazo,P.D, Moscovitch,M. Thompson,E.(2007). The Cambridge Handbook of Consciousness;
Cambridge Press.
9. Goldstein,E.B.(2002) Sensation and Perception. Wadsworth. USA
10. Campion, G.G, Smith,G.E.(2007) The Neural Basis of Thought. ;Routledge,Oxon.
11. Pieron,H(2007) Thought and Brain.Routledge, London.
12. Gelman,R.Kit-Fony Au.T. (1996), Academic Press
13. Solso, R.L. (1995) Cognitive Psychology. Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
14. Glover, J.A., Rowning R.R. & bruning, R.H. (1990). Cognitive Psychology for
Teachers. New York: Me Millan publishing company.
15. Beck, R.C. (2000). Motivation: Theories & Principles. New Delhi: Pearson
Education.
16. Petri, H.L.(1991). Motivation Theory, Research and Applications (3rd Edn).
California: Brooks/cole publishing company.
17. Goleman, D. (1998). Working with Emotional Intelligence.
18. Solso Robert.L.(1995). Cognitive Psychology(4th Ed). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
19. Ashcraft, Mark H(1998). Fundamentals of cognition. London: Longman.
20. Asch, M(2002). Textbook of cognitive psychology. New Delhi: Ivy publishing house.
21. Groome, David(2011). An introduction to cognitive psychology: processes and disorders(
2nd Ed). New York: Psychology Press.
22. Eysenck, Michael.W.(2007). Fundamentals of cognition. New York: Psychology Press.
23. Eysenck, Michael.W.(2010). Cognitive psychology: a students handbook(6th Ed). New
York: Psychology Press.

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24. Bornstein, Mark .H.(2011). Cognitive development: an advanced textbook. New York:
Psychology Press.
25. Ward, Antony(2004). Attention: a neuropsychological approach. New York: Psychology
Press.
26. Gruska, .A., Matthews, .G., Szymuja, .B.(2010). Handbook of individual differences in
cognition: attention, memory and executive control. New York: Springer.
27. Styles, Elizabeth.A.(2007). Attention, perception and memory: an integrated introduction.
New York: Psychology Press.
28. Nobre, Anna.C.(2014). The oxford handbook of attention. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
29. Blake, Randolph(1990). Perception(2nd Ed). New York: Mcgraw Hill.
30. Mather, G(2011). Foundations of sensation and perception(2nd Ed). New York: Psychology
Press.
31. Harris, John(2014). Sensation and perception. London: Sage publications ltd.
32. Brian.B. Shulman(2010). Language development: foundations, processes and clinical
applications. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
33. Khalfa, Jean(1994). What is intelligence. Cambridge: University of Cambridge.
34. Mackintosh, N.J.(1998). IQ and human intelligence. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
35. Deary, Jean(2001). Intelligence: a short introduction. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
36. Fletcher, Richard.B.(2011). Intelligence and intelligence testing. London: Routledge.
37. Heckhausen, Heinz(2008). Motivation and action. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
38. Robert C.Bech(2003). Motivational theories and principles(4th Ed). Singapore: Person
Education.
39. M. Asch(2004). Motivation and learning(1st Ed). New Delhi: IVY Publication.
40. Goleman, Daniel(1996). Emotional intelligence. New York: Bantam books.

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Name of course: Physiological Psychology

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Physiological Psychology
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C07

Names of Dr. RajeevKumar.N, PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Physiological psychology course includes structure and functions of human
& Justification brain. It explains the localization of psychological process and the interplay
between mind and human body. Explanations about hemisphere asymmetry
and the relationship between stress and immune system also part of this
course.
Semester Second

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 10 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Understand structure and function of human brain. U 1
2 Understand the biological mechanisms behind U 1
psychological processes such as learning, emotion,
motivation, perception
3 Able to identify the complex interplay between stress An 2
and immune system.

4 Able to analyze and apply coping strategies and stress An 4

management techniques for promoting their wellbeing

*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)

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COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Physiological Psychology of Nervous System 1 15
• Central and peripheral nervous system-
Hierarchy of brain structures
• Brain stem and cerebellum
• Diencephalons
• Cerebral hemispheres
• Neural bases of behaviour

2 • Functional systems: psychological 1, 2 20

functions
• Limbic system — hypothalamus:
vegetative and endocrine control
• Amygdala
• Reward and punishment centers
• Olfactory system
• Hippocampal formation
• Limbic cortex
• Higher cortical functions: functions of
neocortex
• Neural control of sexual behaviour

3 • Psychophysiology of learning and 1, 2 15

memory- classical, operant and cognitive
learning
• Psychophysiology of attention,
perception
• Visual
• Auditory
• Somatosensory
• Gustatory
• Vestibular and olfaction perception

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4 • Physiological correlates of Emotion: 1, 2 15

Feeling of emotion
• Theories of emotion
• Central, peripheral and intermediate
mechanisms
• Skeletal - muscular and autonomic
response in emotional states

5 • Stress and endocrine system- different 1, 3, 4 15

viewpoints
• Categories of stress and coping strategies
• Biofeedback studies
• Stress and immune system
• Psychoneuro immunology

6 • Brain and Consciousness: sleep and 1 10

wakefulness
• Split-brain model
• Anatomical and behavioural asymmetry
of hemispheres

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….
Assessment Mode of Assessment
Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report

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A. Semester End examination

References
1. Bijilani, R.L. (1997). Understanding Medical Physiology Jaypee Brothers, Medical
Publications (Pvt. Ltd.), Bangalore.
2. Catani,M. Schotten,M.T,(2015); atlas of Human Brain Connections;
Oxford,NewYork.
3. Petrides,M(2012); The Human Cerebral Cortex: An MRI, Atlas of the Sulci and Gyri
in MNI Stereotaxic Space.
4. Moore,D.P. Puri,B.K;(2012) ; Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral
Neuroscience.Hodder, Arnold, London.
5. Carlson, R N (2005) Foundations of Psychological Psychology Pearson, Boston.
6. Snell,R.S,(2011) Clinical Neuro Anatomy; Lippincott, London.
7. De Mayer, W. (1998). Neuroanatomy. B.I. Waverly Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Garong, W.F. (1995). Review of Medical Physiology, Prentice-Hall International
Ltd., London.
9. Gayton, A.C., hall, J.E.(1996). Textbook of Medical Physiology. Prism Books Pvt.
Ltd., Bangalore.
10. Rosenzweig, M.R. and Leinar, A.I. (1982). Physiological Psychology. Health and
Co., Lexington D.C.
11. Schwartz, M.C. (1978). Physiological Psychology. Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey.
12. Berntson, Gary(2007). Handbook of psychophysiology(3rd Ed). Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
13. Evans, Dylan(2003). Emotion: a very short introduction. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
14. Kristjansson(2010). The self and its emotions. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.
15. Schirmer, Annett(2015). Emotion. Los Angeles: Sage.
16. Kringelbach, Morten.L.(2014). Emotion: pleasure and pain in the brain. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
17. Carlson, Neil.R.(2005). Foundations in physiological psychology(6th Ed). Boston:
Allyn and Bacon.
18. Cooper, Cary.L.(1990). Understanding stress: a psychological perspective for health
professionals.
19. Anisman, Hymie(2014). An introduction to stress and health. New Delhi: Sage
publications India Pvt Ltd.
20. Rath, Hariharan(2008). Coping with life stress: the Indian experience(1st Ed). New
Delhi.

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SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Learning Process
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C 08

Names of Swathymol.P.S, MSc Psychology, NET, JRF

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Learning process course provide knowledge about various learning theories
& Justification and the classic experiments related to it. It will help the students to inculcate
theoretical knowledge of learning and memory. This also helps the students
to analyze the role of experimentation in understanding human behaviour.
Semester Second

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 20 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Able to apply learning principles to their academic A 5
improvements as well as in personal life.
2 Critically evaluate learning and memory theories for E 5
meeting real life challenges
3 Able to explain experiments behind learning theories. U 1

4 Analyze the role of experiments in understanding An 2

human behaviour.
5 Able to explain different models of memory U 1
6
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COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Learning 1 10
• Nature of Learning
• Factors influencing learning
• Neural Basis of learning.

2 1, 2, 3, 4 15
• Classical Conditioning and its applications –
Ivan Pavlov, Rescola – Wagner.

• Operant Conditioning and its applications –

Thorndike, B.F. Skinner.

• Interactions between Classical and Operant

Conditioning

• Cognitive Processes in Classical and Operant

Conditioning.

3 1, 2 15
• Theories of Learning – Hull,

• Mowrer

• Spence

• Guthrie

• Tolman

• William Esters

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4 1 10
• Cognitive learning

• Latent learning

• Insight learning

• Imitation.

• Transfer of learning, Constraints on learning

• Information processing approach

5 2, 4, 5 20
• Models of memory – Atkinson and Shiffrin,

• Craik and Lockhart

• Tulving

• Transient Memories: Sensory Memory

• Visual Sensory memory & Auditory Sensory

Memory

• Short Term Memory

• Working Memory- Rehearsal Systems –

Phonological Loop – The Visuospatial sketch
pad.

6 2 15
• Long Term Memory:- classification

• Retrieval cues

• Flashbulb Memory

• Constructive Processes in Memory

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• Eye witness testimony

• Autobiographical Memory

• Biological Basis of Memory

• Mnemonics

7 2, 5 10
• Theories of Forgetting

• Causes

• Memory curve

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

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References

1. Anderson, J.R. (2000). Learning and Memory: An Integrated Approach (Second Edition).
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

2. Hergenhahn, B.R. (1998). An Introduction to theories of Learning (Third Edition).

Prentice – hall International, Inc.

3. Klein, S.B. (1987). Learning: Principles and applications. McGraw – Hill Book
Company, Inc.

4. Schwartz, B. (1978). Psychology of Learning and Behaviour (Second Edition) W.W.

Norton & Company, Inc.

5. Kothurkar, V.K.(1985). About learning and memory. Madras: Wiley Eastern.

6. Leiberman, David.A.(2000). Learning: behaviour and cognition(3rd Ed). London:

Thomson learning.

7. Anderson, John.R.(2000). Learning and memory: an integrated approach(2nd Ed). New

York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

8. Rather .A.R.(2004). Psychology of learning and development. New Delhi: Discovery

Publishing House.

9. Bolhuis, Johan.J.(2001). Brain, perception and memory: advances in cognitive

neuroscience. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

10. Anderson, Baddeley & Eysenck(2010). Memory. New York: Psychology Press.

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Name of course : Statistics in Behavioural Sciences

Course Summary

School Name School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Statistics in Behavioural Sciences

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C 09

Names of Dr. K. M. Mustafa , M.Sc., MA, M.Ed. MAE, M.Phil., Ph D

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Consists of five units. First unit deals the Introduction to Research.
& Justification Epidemiological Methods and Descriptive Designs are the second and third
units respectively. The fourth and fifth units are comprised with
experimental design, sampling, tool and preparation of reports respectively.
Semester Second

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total
Learning Time
(field Learning
(SLT) work) Hours
50 20 10 10 90
Authentic learning
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Interest and aptitude in the field of research

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Uunderstand the objectives and purpose of statistics in U 1
behavioural sciences.
2 Utilize various descriptive statistical methods in A 1, 2
Behavioural Sciences
3 Appraise different properties of normal distribution and E,I 1, 2
normal curve.
4 Describe and apply different measures of relationship. R 2,
5 Understand the relevance of inferential statistics and U,A 5, 1, 9
acquire the skills analyze the data.
6 Apply the statistical skills in analyzing the data and for A 9, 5
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testing of hypothesis
7 Analyze the role of computer in statistical analysis of An ,Ap 9,
data and then apply in the study.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT
Unit Hour CO No

1 Introduction to Statistics 10

1.1. Concept, definition and Functions of 2 1,2

Statistics in Behavioural sciences
1.2. Scales of measurement: Nominal, 2 1,2
Ordinal, Interval and Ratio Scales
Processing of data , 2 1,2

1.4. Presentation of data: Frequency 2 1,2

distribution, Percentiles and Percentile
Rank, Tables and Graphs
1.5 Use of computer in Statistics and Statistical 2 1,2
packages
2 15
Descriptive Statistics

2.1 Concepts and Functions of Descriptive 3 2,3

Statistics
2.2 Measures of Central Tendency; Mean, 3 2,3
Median, Mode
of 3 2,3
2.3 Importance and applications
disruptive statistics
2.4 Measures of Dispersion; Range, Quartile 3 2,3
Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard
Deviation, Variance and coefficient of
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2.5 Importance and applications of measures 3 2,3

of dispersion
3 15
Normal Distribution and Normal Curve

3.1 Concept and properties of Normal curve 3 2,3,4

3.2 Application of Normal Curve 3 2,3,4

3.3 Use of normal standard scores in finding the 3 2,3,4

area under Normal Curve studies
3.4 Coefficient of Skewness: Concept, Types 3 2,3,4
and Interpretation
3.5 Coefficient of Kurtosis: Concept, Types and 3 2,3,4
Interpretation

4 Measures of Relationship 20

4.1 Concept, Types and Applications of 4 3,4,5

Correlation
4.2 Product moment correlation and Rank 4 3,4,5
correlation
4.3 Biserial, Point Biserial, Tetra choric and Phi 4 3,4,5
coefficient
4.4 Partial and Multiple Correlation, 4 3,4,5
Interpretation of Coefficient of correlation
4.5 Regression: Concept, uses, regression 4 3,4,5
equations, and lines, Concept of multiple
regression.
5 30
Inferential Statistics

5.1 Concept and functions of Inferential 7 5,6,7

statistics, level of significance, Estimation,
Confidence interval, Sampling error, Standard
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Type II errors and degrees of freedom.

Parametric Tests: concepts and 3 5,6,7
5.2
applications
5.3 Z Test, t Test, Analysis of Variance- ANOVA:
10 5,6,7

Logic, assumptions, types and applications, concept

of ANCOVA and Post hoc tests

5.4 Non Parametric Tests: Concept, 3 5,6,7

assumptions and uses

5.5 Chi Square tests, Mann Whiteney U test 7 5,6,7

and

Kruskal wallis tests: logic, assumptions and

Application. Computer applications for statistical analysis

And Graphical presentations.

Teaching and Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

Learning
Approach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction: Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – two internal written test examinations
3. Assignments – every students to submit two assignments on
selected topics
4. Seminar Presentation – every student to prepare a paper on a
selected topic and present in the seminar
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5. Field activity reports - Mini research projects,

A. Semester End examination

References

1. Agarwal, A.N. (2002). Quantitative Methods. Vrinda Publishing, New Delhi

2. Best, J.W., and Kahn, J.V, (1992). Research in Education. Prentice – Hall of india
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Bhatnagar, R.P., and Bhatnagar, P.R. (1989). Experimental Designs of research in
Behavioural Sciences. Rajhans Agencies, Meerut.
4. Chawla, D & Sandhi, N (2011) Research Methodology concepts and cases. Vikas
publishing House New Delhi.
5. Christenson, L.B.(1988). Experimental Methodology(4th edn.).Allyn and Bacon Inc. ,
Boston.
6. Gay, L.R. (1990). Educational Research (3rd edn) Merrill Publishing Co., New York.
7. Gersten, R., Schiller E.P, Vaughn, S. (2000) Contemporary Special Education
Research – Syntheses of the knowledge base on critical Instructional issues Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates U.S.A.
8. Rosnow R.L., Rosenthal R. (2002) Beginning Behavioursl Research – A conceptual
Primer (4th edn) Prentice hll U.S.A.
9. Good V.C (2008) Introduction to Educational research Methodology of Design in the
Behavioural and Social Sciences (2nd edn) Surjeet Publication New Delhi.
10. Kaul, L. (1996). Methods in Educational Research. Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi.
11. Kerlinger, F.N. (1983). Foundations of Behavioural Research (2nd edn.). Surjeet
Publications, Delhi.
12. Kothari, c.R. (2006). Research in Methodology, methods and techniques. (2nd edn.)
New Age International pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
13. Lal Das, D.K. (2000). Practice of Social Research. Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
14. Langenbach, M., Naughn, C., and Aagaard, L. (1988). An introduction to Educational
Research. Allyn and Bacon, New York.
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15. Mason, E.J., and Bramble, W.J. (1989). Understanding and conducting, Research
(2nd edn.) McGraw- Hill Book Co., New York.
16. Pande,G.C. (1989). Research Methodology in Social Sciences. Anmol Publications,
New delhi.
17. Paneer Selvam, R.(2004) Research Methodology. Prentice Hall New Delhi.
18. Panneerselvam, R. (2005). Research in Methodology. Prentice – Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi.
19. Reddy, C.R. (1987). Research Methodology in Social Sciences. Daya Publishing
House, Delhi.
20. Silverman, D.(2012). Qualitative Research. Sage Publication, London
21. Sukhia, S.P., Mehrotra, P.V., and Mehrotra, R.N.(1981). Elementsa of educational
Research. Allied publishers pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
22. Berg, B.L., & Lune, H. (2011). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences.
Pearson Publication, Boston.
23. Lipsey, M.W. (1990). Design Sensitivity: Statistical Power for Experimental
Research. Sage Publications, Newbury Park, CA.
24. Singh, A. K. (2004).Tests Measurement and Research Methods in Behavioural
Science. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing, New Delhi.

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School Name School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Practicals

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C10

Names of
Academic Staff & Dr.Rajeev Kumar N, PhD
Qualifications Swathymol.P.S, MSc.Psychology, NET-JRF
Course Summary The practical course provide hands on training in tools and techniques in
& Justification psychology. Training in basic skills in conducting and administering
psychological tests and interviews with individuals. Training includes in the
areas of Human Motivation, Learning, Cognitive process, Memory and
Statistical analysis.
Semester Second

Total Learning Approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others Total

StudentLearningT Learning
ime (SLT) Hours
Authentic learning 10 10 70 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 The practical course prepare the students with essential S 1
attitude, knowledge and skills for working with
individuals in settings like clinical psychology, child
guidance centre or situations in which assessment of
cognitive functioning of individuals.
2 This course will help students to learn to build up A 8,1
rapport, administer psychological test like WAIS,
WISC, MALINS intelligence scale, BKT etc for
intellectual abilities.
3 Analyze the cognitive functioning of an individual An 3
4 Evaluate motivation of an individual. A 3

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5 Apply the cognitive functioning underlying memory S 5

process.
6 Describe various cognitive functions underlying U 1
psychological tests
7 Apply ethical standards in psychological testing A 7, 9
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Prepare at least two different report of each 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
one of the following tests.
Intelligence testing
 WAIS
 WISC
 Malin’s intelligence scale

2 1, 3, 5, 7

Evaluation of Memory
WMS/ PGIMS

3 1, 3, 4, 7
Evaluation of Motivation
TAT/CAT
Motivation Analysis test

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TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Practical – attitude, belief, and behavior in the involvement and
reports
3. Conducting the interview, administration and prepare and submit
the report.
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
1. Manual of WAIS
2. Manual of WISC
3. Manual of PGI
4. Manual of MAT

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Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Clinical Psychology
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C 11

Names of Swathymol.P.S, MSc Psychology, NET, JRF

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Clinical psychology course contains clinical features, etiology, and
& Justification management of different disorders. The contents make the students
familiarize with the diagnostic systems. It also included neurodevelopmental
and neuro cognitive disorders. This course also designed to provide
knowledge and skills to distinguish normal and abnormal behaviour and
equipping students to form clinical formulations.
Semester Third

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 20 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Equipped students for history taking S 2
2 Students should be able to make provisional diagnosis A 4
3 Understand different disorders and its causes U 1

4 They should be able to apply management procedures in A 9

their professional setting
5 Learner should understand current diagnostic systems U 1
and rules
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and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 • Abnormal behaviour: History 1, 2, 5 5
• Definition, the concept of normality, and
abnormality models of illnesses
• Misconceptions
• Classifications
• Contribution from various disciplines in
the concept of psychopathology.
• Case history taking-adult and child
• signs and symptoms of psychiatry.

2 • Disorders of perception 2,3, 4, 5 10

• Disorders of thinking
• Disorders of memory and orientation
• Disorders of motor behavior and
consciousness.

3 • Affective and mood disorders 2,3, 4, 5 15

• Etiology
• Clinical features
• Prognosis

4 • Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia 2,3, 4, 5 15

• Schizo affective disorder
• Delusional disorders
• Etiology
• Clinical features and prognosis

5 • Substance related and addictive 2,3, 4, 5 5

disorders.

6 • Anxiety Disorders 2, 3, 4, 5 5
• Psycho somatic disorders
• Stress and adjustment related disorders

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7 • Personality Disorders 2, 3, 4, 5 10

8 • Neuro developmental disorders- Mental 2, 3, 4, 5 10

Retardation: Types, Dynamics and
treatment.
• Pervasive developmental disorders
• learning and motor skill disorders
• ADHD
• Emotional and Behavioural disorders in
children.

9 • Neuro cognitive Disorders – Dementia 10

• Delirium
• Difference between functional and
organic brain pathology
• Organic mood disorders
• Organic psychotic illnesses
• Epilepsy

10 • Critical Issues in Clinical Psychology- 5

Professional Regulation and Ethico-legal
issues
• Cultural issues
• Current scenario and future prospect:
Problems and promise.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to

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prepare a paper and present in the seminar

5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

References
1. Carson Robert C, Butcher James & Nineka. Abnormal Psychology and Modern life.
10th edition.
2. Taylor. K. (1969) Psychopathology its causes and symptoms. Buttor Woidh: London
3. Wolman Benjamin. B. (1965). Hand book of clinical psychology. New York:
McGraw Hills
4. Kaplanand Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry Tenth Edt 2007. Cippincott Williams and
Wilkins.
5. Tasman A, Kay Jerald 2008 Psychiatry 3rd edition John Wiley and Sons.
6. S.J. Korchin (1976). Modern Clinical Psychology New York: Basic books.
7. R.R. Bootzen, B.R. Aeocella Abnormal Psychology. New York current house 4th.
8. Gender M.G. 2000 Oxford Text Book of Psychiatry oxford press
9. Max Hamilton. Fish’s psychopathology.
10. Sarason.B. & Sarason.I.(2002). Abnormal behaviour: the problem of maladaptive
behaviour(10th Ed). Singapore: Pearson Education Asia Pvt Ltd.
11. Comer & Ronald(2007). Abnormal psychology. New York: Worth publishers.
12. Zigler & Hodapp(1986). Understanding mental retardation. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.

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Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology
Course Name Practicals
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C 12
Names of
Academic Staff &
Qualifications Dr.Rajeev Kumar N, M.A., PhD.

Third semester practical course consists of psychological lab work includes

projective tests such as Rotter’s Incomplete sentence blank, Word Association
Course Summary tests, Rorschach Ink blot test, Thematic Apperception Test, Benton Visual
Motor Gestalt Test, and clinical instruments Training in relaxation techniques, as
& Justification well as bio-feed back is also part of lab work. This course provide practical
training in conducting and evaluating projective materials collected with
suitable scales. Aim of this course is students shall have the knowledge, skill
and favorable attitude in demonstrating psychological mindedness .

Semester Third Semester

Total Total
StudentLearningT Tutoria Practic LearningHou
ime (SLT) Learning Approach Lecture l al Others rs
Eg.
Authentic learning
Collaborative learning
Independent learning 30 60 90

Pre-requisite Learning process, Cognitive process

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Student will be able to illustrate the concept of U 1
projective tests in psychological assessment. They will
explain the common rating scales in clinical setting.
2 Students will be able to demonstrate skills in A 3
administration, scoring and interpreting projective and
common clinical scales.
3 Ap 7,3

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Students will be able to identify the psychological

elements in projective material which will be utilize for
psychological evaluation.
4 The students will be able to Critically examine the A 2
projective materials at the descriptive, interpretative or
synthetic level and come up with reliable and valid
observations.
5 The students will be able to describe commonly using U 1
psychological tests for psychological evaluation.
6 Explain values and motivation concepts on behavior. U 9
7 They will be able to articulate the use of relaxation C 9
technique and bio-feedback in clinical condition.
8 The clinical internship help to familiarize the common S 10
psychiatric conditions, clinical case taking approached
and therapeutic techniques.
9 Student will be able to understand the clinical U 1
procedures in a mental health clinical setting.
10 Students will be able to demonstrate skills in conducting A 3
an interview with a psychiatric case, and collecting
identifying data of the case, complaints, referral source
or informant details, case history, etc.
11 Students will be able to identify the psychological Ap 7,3
elements in mental status of the case which will be
utilize for diagnostic formulation.
12 The students will be able to Critically examine the case A 2
details and able to find out differential diagnosis.
13 The students will be able to describe psychiatric U 1
treatments for the management of mental health issues.
14 Explain DSM and ICD. U 9
15 They will be able to identify psychiatric issues like C 9
schizophrenia, affective disorders, anxiety related
conditions, substance related issues, etc.
16 The clinical internship help to familiarize the common S 10
psychiatric conditions, clinical case taking approached
and therapeutic techniques.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

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COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

(Administration and prepare of at least five report of the selected following tests)

1 Rating Scales 1, 2 20
1. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM –
A)
2. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM – D)
3. Beck depression inventory

2 Projective Techniques 1, 2, 3, 4 20
1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
2. Rorschach Inkblot Test.
3. Word Association Test
4. Rotter’s Incomplete sentence Blank
5. Benton Visual Motor Gestalt Test,

3 Relaxation Technique 2, 7 10
Progressive Muscular Relaxation

4 Bio-Feedback 2, 7 20

5 One month posting in psychiatric settings 2, 5, 8, 9, 10,

Gain skill in identifying psychiatric cases. 11, 12, 13, 14,
Conduct case studies. Prepare at least 10 case 15, 16
study report

 Concepts of the tests, meaning, purpose 2, 5, 6,

of the tests, and standardization details
 Concepts and theoretical background of
tests
 Standardization of ability/potential tests
Test construction principles

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Course Summary

Teaching and Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

Learning
Approach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination
Prepare an evaluative report based on a given test.
Interpersonal skills –establishing appropriate rapport, maintaining
favorable relationship, administering the tools (knowledge of
standard/customized instruction) understanding of the
subtest/items with in the domain, knowledge of scoring and
deriving raw score, ability to use of manual.

REFERENCES
Manual of Psychological tests

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Name of course- Psychodiagnostics

Course Summary

School Name School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Psychodiagnostics

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C 13

Names of
Academic Staff &
Qualifications Dr. Rajeev Kumar N, MA., PhD.
Course Summary This course includes a guideline for the psychological evaluation to be
& Justification followed in practice. It also provides the directions for clinical interpretation
for objective psychological test results. In this course, Psychometric
properties of psychological tests and test standardization procedures are
provided.
Semester
3
Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutoria Practic Others Total
Learning Time
l al LearningHou
(SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 - 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate the sections in a U 1
psychological test report.
2 Students will be able to analyze the projective responses A 2, 3
for reliable and valid inferences.
3 They can elucidate the objective psychological test like Ap 2, 3
WAIS results in the clinical perspective.
4 Critically examine the reality testing of a person. A 1

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5 Students can able to describe the significance of U 4

developmental stages in the personality of an individual.
6 Explain the dynamic organization of behaviour in the U 9
light of anxiety experience.
7 This course will help to build a perspective on the C 8
mechanism of personality organization based on
psychodynamic approaches.
8 Appraise the personality of an individual and clinical E 10
implications
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Introduction to behaviour assessment: Over view 1, 5 10
Psychological test Report for referral, outline of
sections, Behavioural observations and
Behavioural rating scale. Case study – Case
History taking-adult and child, Mental status
Examination signs and symptoms in psychiatry.
2 General procedures of assessment: Meeting the 1 10
patient and Samples of Behaviour, the referral
and clinical interview, diagnostic formulations.

3 Assessment of cognitive functions; reality testing 1, 4 20

and cognitive functioning – Sub test and scatter
analysis.

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Name of course- Psychodiagnostics

Course Summary

4 Assessment of affective process, Impulses vs. 1 20

Control, the vicissitudes of impulse. Impulses vs.
Control – the nature of control mechanisms,
defensive structure.
5 Assessment of personality: logical and content – 1, 2, 7, 8 20
test construction, factorial Analytic test
construction, test construction by empirical
criterion keying – Theoretical approach to test
construction, clinical prediction and projective
tests.
6 Nature of Anxiety, Defensive structure, 1, 6 10
Assessment of social and personal behaviour:
Inter – personal behaviour – identity, and
Character diagnosis.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

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Name of course- Psychodiagnostics

Course Summary

REFERENCES
1. Guilford, J.P. Psychometric Methods – McGrew Hill Publications, New Delhi.
2. Nanully Psychometric Theory McGrew Hill Publications, New Delhi.
3. Edwards, E.L Techniques of Attitude Scale Constructions, Appleton Century Crafts.
4. Cronbach, L.J. Essential of Psychological Testing, Harper and Bros.
5. Anastasi, A. Psychological Testing – 4th Edition, Mc,Millan Publications.
6. Cohen,R.H. Swerdik, M.E. and Philips, S.M. (1996) Psychological Testing and
Assessment 3rd Edn., Mayfield Publishing Co, California.
7. Kellerman H. and Burry A. 2007 Hand Book of Psycho diagnostic Testing. (The analysis
of personality in the Psychological Report) Allyn and Bacon.
8. Kaplan and Sadock: Conscines Text Book of Psychiatry
9. Casey P and Kelly B Fish’s Clinical Psychopathology signs and symptoms in Psychiatry.
10. Simmons & Rachel(2014). CBT for beginners(2 Ed). Los Angels: Sage Publishers.
11. Aiken, Lewis.R.(2003). Pychological testing and assessment(11th Ed). Boston: Allyn and
Bacon.
12. Boyle, Matthews & Saklofske(2008). The sage handbook of personality theory and
assessment: personality theories and models. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.

SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Kellerman H. and Burry A. 2007 Hand Book of Psycho diagnostic Testing. (The analysis
of personality in the Psychological Report) Allyn and Bacon.
2. Anastasi, A. Psychological Testing – 4th Edition, Mc,Millan Publications.

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Name of course: Behaviour Modification

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Behaviour Modification
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E 01
Names of
Academic Staff & Swathymol.P.S, MSc Psychology, NET, JRF
Qualifications
Course Summary Behaviour modification course starts with theories and principles behind the
& Justification behaviour therapies. It includes different types of behaviour therapies and
assertive training methods. It deals with different problem behaviours and the
behaviour modifications techniques for that. It provide an insight to students
about the behaviour problems and equip the students for effectively dealing
those issues.
Semester Third

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 20 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Understand the theories behind behaviour modification U 1
methods
2 Students should be skilled in behaviour modification S 9
techniques
3 Able to recommend suitable behaviour modification An 2
techniques for child’s/adults’ behaviour problem

4 Analyze theories critically and apply learning principles A 5

it in real life context
5 Able to modify problem behaviours for themselves as S 9

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Course Summary

well as for others

*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

• The nature of Behaviour Therapy 1, 2, 4 10
• Theoretical foundation of Behaviour
Therapy
1 • The origin of Behaviour Therapy
• The basic assumptions and principles of
Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioral model (ABC)
• Behaviour Therapy and the Scientific
Method.

2 • Relaxation and Systematic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 10

Desensitization
• The Theory of Desensitization
• Progressive (Deep) Muscle Relaxation
• Guided Somato Psychic Relaxation
• Meditation: Foundations of meditation
practice
• Preparing for meditation,
• Categories of meditation: concentrative
• Movement and expressive
• Transcendental Meditation.

3 • Assertive Training: Definition 1, 2, 3, 5 10

• Theory of Assertive Training
• Purpose, precautions, preparation after
care and risk
• Methods of Assertive Training,
techniques of assertive training
• Implementing Assertive Training.

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Course Summary

4 • Modeling Procedures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 10
• Theoretical foundations
• Principles
• Vicarious modeling Acquisition and
Facilitation of new behaviour
• Steps involved in modeling process
• Extinction of Fear and Anxiety by
Modeling
• Additional Modeling Procedures
• Application of modeling

5 • Behaviour modification techniques: 2, 3, 4, 5 15

Basic Procedures and techniques
• The use of Reinforcement
• Primary and secondary, positive and
negative reinforcement
• Schedules of reinforcement
• Positive and negative Punishment
• Side effects and alternatives of
punishment
• Systematic desensitization
• Aversion therapy
• Extinction
• Shaping and chaining
• Prompting and fading
• Behaviour contracting
• Token economy
• Time out, overcorrection
• Stimulus satiation
• Covariant Control: Covert Positive and
Negative Reinforcement
• Assertive training and Bio feedback.
6 • Response Elimination and Extinction 2, 3, 5 10
Procedures
• Contingency Management
• Graduated Extinction
• Covert Extinction
• Contingency management and
contingency Contracting
• Institutional use of Contingency
management Procedures
• Anxiety Induction Therapies

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Course Summary

• Exposure therapy
• Flooding ,invio and invitro

7 • Aversion procedures, Aversion Control 2, 3, 5 10

Technique
• Punishment: Procedures of Contingent
Aversive Control
• Aversive Counter conditioning
• the Use of Drug – Induced Aversive
States in Aversive Conditioning, the
Counter conditioning
• Alternatives to Electrical and Drug –
induced Aversive States in Overt
Sensitization Procedures
• Counter anxiety – Relief Procedures
• The use of Cognitive Stimuli in Aversive
Counter conditioning

8 • Cognitive Learning Methods, Rational 2, 3, 4, 5 10

Emotive Therapy
• Thought stopping
• Exposure and response prevention
• Cognitive bio-behavioral self-treatment
• Cognitive Learning Methods in Self-
Control
• Applying Operant Procedures to
problems of Self-Control, Self-Control
and Obesity
• Self-Control and Study Behaviour
• Biofeedback
• Stress Inoculation.

9 • Fuctional behavioral assessment (FBA) 2, 3, 5 5

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
• SORC model
• Behavioural interview
• Observation methods
• Behavioural intervention methods.

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Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

References
1. David C.Rimm & John C masters, Behaviour Therapy: Techniques and Empirical
Findings ( 2 edition) Academic Press, New York.
2. Pollak Otto (1976) Human Behaviour and the helping profession, spectrum
publicstion, Inc., New York.
3. Wolp (1973) The practice of behaviour therapy, Pergamon, New York.
4. WolmanBanjamin (1965) Hand Book of Clinical Psychology, McGraw Hill.
5. Anastasi,A. Psychological Testing- 4th Edition, McMillan Publications.
6. Agras, W.Stewart, Kazdin, Alan & Wilson, Terrence(1979). Behaviour therapy:
towards an applied clinical science. San Francisco: W.H.Freeman and Company.
7. Dryden, Windy(2009). Skills in rational emotive behaviour: counselling and
psychotherapy. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
8. Caballo, V.E.(1998). International handbook of cognitive and behavioural treatments
for psychological disorders. New York: Pergamon.

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Name of course –Criminology

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Criminology

Type of Course Elective

Course Code BE M 21 E 02
Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N, M.A., PhD
Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This elective course intended to prepare the students with higher level of
& Justification knowledge and understanding in criminology and criminal justice system.
This course cover the topic like theories of crime causation, crime typology,
psychology of crime behavior and criminal justice system.
Semester Third Semester

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO No. Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate crime and deviant U 1
behaviour
2 Analyze social, psychological and legal aspects of A 3
crime.
3 Elucidate psychological background of crime Ap 4
4 Critically examine the theoretical perspective of A 9
criminal behavior.
5 Describe typology of crime U 1
6 Explain criminal justice and legal background. U 1,8

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Course Summary

7 Build a perspective on criminal behaviour C 2

8 Appraise the psychological, social, biological and E 10
legal aspects of crime.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 INTRODUCTION 1, 7 10
 Criminology and crime
 Brief History of criminology
 Criminology and deviance
 Nature and extent of crime - crime
trends, crime patterns
 Victim and victimization - problems of
victims, nature of victimization, caring
for victim.

2 THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION 1, 3, 4, 7 20

 Rational choice theory
 Trait theories - foundation of trait theory,
biosocial theory, psychological trait
theory
 Social structure theories, strain theories,
cultural deviance theories
 Social process theories – social learning
theory, social control theory, social
reaction theory
 Developmental theories.

3 CRIME TYPOLOGIES 1, 2, 3, 5 20
 Interpersonal violence – the causes of
violence, forcible rape, murder and
homicide, assault, robbery, hate crimes
 Political crime and terrorism – nature,
types of political crime, terrorism
 Property crime – theft, burglary, arson
 Enterprise crime : white-collar and
organized crime

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Course Summary

 Public order crime : sex and substance

abuse
 Cyber crime and technology – cyber
theft, cyber vandalizing, cyber warfare

4 PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINAL 1, 2, 3, 7 20

BEHAVIOUR
 Psychology of crime
 Deviant behavior
 Impulsive violence
 Psychophysiology and crime
 Learning and crime
 Anger and aggression
 Stanley Milgram’s experiment
 Mental diagnosis, prognosis and
treatment of criminal and delinquent
behavior
 Organized crime syndicates.

5 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAWS 2, 6, 7 20

 Criminal justice - Definition
 Evolution of criminal justice system
 Legal provisions of Indian penal code
 Legal provisions of criminal
procedure code
 Court procedure
 Legal provisions of Indian evidence
act.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….
Assessment Mode of Assessment
Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type

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Name of course –Criminology

Course Summary

3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on

Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

1. Siegel, L. J. (2010). Criminology: Theories, patterns, and typologies (10th ed.).

Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
2. Wright, R. A., & Miller, J. M. (2005). Encyclopedia of criminology. New York:
Routledge.
3. Siegel, L. J., & Worrall, J. L. (2007). Essentials of criminal justice (5th ed.).
Boston, MA: Cengage.
4. Wortley, R. (2011). Psychological criminology: An integrative approach. London:
Routledge.
5. Gadd, D., & Jefferson, T. (2007). Psychosocial criminology. Los Angeles: SAGE.
6. Maguire, M., Morgan, R., & Reiner, R. (1994). Oxford handbook of criminology.
New York: Oxford University Press.
7. Travis, L. F. (2012). Introduction To Criminal Justice. S.L.: Routledge.

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Name of course- Guidance and Counseling: Principles and

Practices
(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Guidance and Counseling: Principles and Practices (Guidance and
Counseling)

Type of Course Elective

Course Code BE M 21 E 03
Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N, M.A., PhD.
Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This course included the evolution of guidance and counseling movement,
& Justification history, nature and functions and theoretical foundations. This course also
deals with the psychometry in counseling, counseling as a helping profession
and current trends. This will provide foundation for counseling preparedness
of the students
Semester Third

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutoria Practic Others Total
Learning Time
l al LearningHou
(SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate the historical U 1
development of guidance and counseling as a
profession. The nature and functions and current trends.
2 Students will be able to analyze the theoretical A 3
foundations of guidance and counseling.
3 They can elucidate the theories is application Ap 1, 5, 9

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Name of course- Guidance and Counseling: Principles and

Practices
(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

4 Critically examine various theories of guidance and A 9

counselling.
5 Students can able to describe the psychological tests U, A 2, 9, 10
commonly used in guidance and counseling settings.
They can analyse the test results in the given counseling
setting.
6 Explain the characteristics of helping relationships, the U 1
roles, individual and group counseling, skills and
therapeutic climate.
7 Build a perspective on counseling setting C 9
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Evolution of Guidance and Counselling 1 10

 Historical perspective - Factors

contributing to the emergence of
guidance and counselling
 Moral and philosophical issues
 Economic issues
 Educational challenges
 Mental hygiene

2 Nature need and Functions of Counselling 1, 7 15

 Facts and fallacies of counselling needs

 Needs for shared approach
 Functions of counselling
 Achievement of positive mental health
and improving personal effectiveness
 Resolution of problems and behaviour
modification.

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Name of course- Guidance and Counseling: Principles and

Practices
(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

3 Counselling Theories 2, 3, 4 20

 Definition and purpose of counselling

theories
 Developing a personal counselling theory
 Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic
theories
 Behavioural, Cognitive and
Developmental theories
 Humanistic theories
4 Psychometry 5 20

 Orientation to Psychometry
 Qualities of good tests
 Classification of tests- intelligence tests,
personality tests, aptitude tests,
achievement motivation tests, memory
tests, memory tests, attention and interest
inventories
 Rating scales – anecdotal records,
cumulative records, and socio-metric
techniques
 Case studies

5 Current trends in Counselling 6, 7 10

 Counselling in Indian context

 Psychotherapy: Trends and issues
 Multi cultural counseling
 Accreditation and licensing of counseling

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Name of course- Guidance and Counseling: Principles and

Practices
(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

 Ethical and legal aspects of counseling

6 Characteristics of a Helping Relationship 6, 7 15

 The helping relationship – an overview

 Therapeutic climate and characteristics of
an effective counseling relationship
 Individual and group counseling
 Counselling skills – Macro and micro
skills – Listening skills
 Role of the counselor – Changing roles
of the counselor – Counselor as
consultant.

Activities
1. Prepare a term paper on need, importance and functions of counseling.
2. Conduct group discussions on the relative applications of different theories of counseling.
3. Prepare a chart depicting the classification of psychometric tools.
4. Organize a debate on the topic ‘Counselling in Indian context’.
5. Organize a seminar on the various roles of counselor.
Teachingand
Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)
LearningApp
roach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….

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Name of course- Guidance and Counseling: Principles and

Practices
(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
References
1. George, R.L., & Stride, C. T. (1981). Theory, Methods and processes of Counselling and
Psychotherapy. Prentice Hall, New York.
2. Rao, N. S. (1987). Counselling Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Ivey, A. E., Gluckstein, N., & Ivery, M. B. (1983). Basic Attending Skill (3rd edn.). Micro
Training Associates, North Amherst.
4. Okun, B. F. (1987). Effective Helping Interviewing and Counselling Techniques (3rd edn).
Brooks Cole Publishing Co., California.
5. Goldenberg, I., & Goldenberg, H. (1990). Family Therapy: An Overview. Brooks Cole
Publishing Co., California.
6. Henstein, J. M. (1980). Marriage and Family in a changing Society. The P Press, New York.
7. Frank, A. N. (1990). An Introduction to the Profession of Counselling. Merrill Publishing
Co., USA.
8. Ivery, A. E., Mary, B. I. V., & Simela, H. (1980). Counselling and Psychotherapy –
Integrating Skills, Theory and Practice. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
9. Brannmer, L. M., Abrago, P. J., & Shoestrom, E.L. (1994). Therapeutic Counselling and
Psychotherapy.

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Name of course- Guidance and Counseling: Principles and

Practices
(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

10. Moursunt, I.P. (1993). The Process of Counselling and Therapy (3rd edn). Prentice Hall of
India pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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Name of course Cognitive Neuroscience

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Cognitive Neuroscience
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E 04
Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N., MA., PhD
Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This elective paper familiarize students with recent emerging area of
& Justification cognitive neuropsychology. This course intended for prepare students with in
depth perspective on neurocognitive process
Semester Third

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite SBEMPC 06 Cognitive process, SBEMPC 07 Physiological
psychology, SBEMPC 08 Learning process.
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Illustrate neuro cognitive perspective of perception, U 1
attention, memory and language
2 Analyse neuro cognitive functions of human mind A 3
3 Elucidate various neuro cognitive functions related to Ap 4
attention, perception, memory and other language
4 Critically examine brain and cognitive functions A 5
5 Describe brain and behaviour U 2
6 Explain the mechanism of attention with respect to U 9
spatial, listening, and motoric functions
7 Build a perspective on neurocognitive functions C 6

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Name of course Cognitive Neuroscience

Course Summary

8 Appraise neurocognitive disturbances on the perspective E 10

of neurocognitive functions.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 (15
Cognitive Neuroscience - Perception
Hrs)
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Cognitive Neuroscience - Perception
• Representation of objects
• Representation of Spatial relation
• Top-down effects of visual perception
• Mental imagery, spatial imagery, and
motor learning
• Audition
• Neural correlation of Development of
speech perception

2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, (15
Cognitive Neuroscience - Attention
7, 8 Hrs)
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Auditory attention
• Spatial attention
• Attention and action
• Development of attention
• Attentional disorders

3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, (15
Cognitive Neuroscience - Memory
8 Hrs)
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Semantic memory
• Episodic memory
• Working memory
• Motor skill learning
• Memory consolidation
• Memory disorders

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Name of course Cognitive Neuroscience

Course Summary

4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 (15
Cognitive Neuroscience - Language
Hrs)
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Cognitive neuroscience of written
language:reading and writting
• Speech perception
• Conceptual knowledge of objects in
human brain
• Cognitive neuroscience- where are
we now ? & where are we going?

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
1. (following any standard reference format like APA, MLA, Chicago….)
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Ochsner K N & Kosslyn S M(2014) The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Neurosciences,
Oxford university Press

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Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Personality and Social Psychology
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E 05
Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N., MA. PhD.
Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The elective course on Personality and Social Psychology I
& Justification covers the areas of scientific explanations in Personality and
social psychology.
Semester Third

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite SBEMPC03 Personality

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Illustrate social process that mediate personality U 1
2 Analyse approaches of personality and social A 3
psychology
3 Elucidate personality and social psychology of Ap 8
psychopathology, wellbeing, and multiculturalism.
4 Critically examine application of personality and social A 5
psychology in various settings.
5 Describe foundations of personality and social U 3
psychology
6 Explain self and identity, motivation, emotion, and close U 2
relationships

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Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology

Course Summary

7 Build a perspective on personality and social C 7

psychology
8 Appraise personality mediation by social psychology E 10
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 1, 7, 8 15
Personality and Social Psychology- An Over
view, issues and challenges
 Personality trait and social psychology
 Social Processes mediate personality
 Trait and social behavior

2 Foundations of Personality and Social 5, 7, 8 15

psychology- Historical Conceptual and
Methodological perspectives
 History of personality and social
psychology
 Perspectives on person
 Perspectives on situation
 Behaviour and behavior assessment
 Neuroscience approaches in social
and personality psychology
 Cultural psychology approach

3 approaches to personality and social psychology 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 15

 Motivation and goal pursuit
 Emotion – personality and social
psychology
 Personality and social interaction
 Close relationship

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Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology

Course Summary

4 Life domain 3, 7, 8 15
 Personality, social psychology and
psychopathology
 Individual and social wellbeing
 Multiculturalism

5 Personality and social psychology in practice 4, 7, 8 15

 Work and organization
 Forensic personality and social
psychology
 Understanding health Behaviour

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Matthews G (2020) A Grand Challenge for Personality and Social Psychology:
Competition, Cooperation, or Co-existence? Front. Psychol. 11:1570. doi:
10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01570
2. Deaux , K & Snyder , M(2012)The Oxford Handbook of Personality and Social
Psychology. Oxford University Press.

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Name of course – BE M 21 O 01 Counselling (Open Course)

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Counselling

Type of Course Open Course

Course Code BE M 21 O 01
Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N, MA., PhD.
Academic Staff & Mrs.Swathymol.P.S, MSc.Psychology, NET,JRF
Qualifications
Course Summary The open course in counseling offered to students from other schools and
& Justification centers. The counseling course help students to understand the importance of
counseling in everyday life. This course provide the students to understand
the process of counseling its theoretical foundations and the ethically minded
counsellor work with individuals.
Semester Third

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutoria Practic Others Total
Learning Time
l al LearningHou
(SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate the definition and U 1
historical background of the counseling profession.
2 Students will be able to analyze the counseling needs of A 3
various situations.
3 They can elucidate the theoretical approaches to Ap 1
counselling .
4 Critically examine different theories of counseling.. A 1, 2
5 Students can able to describe professional skills and U 7, 9, 10
ethical considerations underlying in counseling.

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Name of course – BE M 21 O 01 Counselling (Open Course)

Course Summary

6 Explain the process of counseling, counselor qualities U 5

and skills, and techniques in counseling.
7 This course will help to build a perspective on the C 2
counseling as a helping profession.
8 Appraise the counseling in settings like child and E 1
adolescence, family and marriage, crisis intervention,
suicide and other preventive/intervention counseling.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 An overview of Counselling 1, 2, 5 15

Definitions, Distinction between counselling and

Psychotherapy, goals of counselling, Historical
developments of counselling Profession, Ethical
and legal aspects of counselling. Research in
counselling.

2 Counselling Process and techniques 6, 7 20

Preparation for Counselling, Counselling
interview, Counselling relationship, Counselling
process - Relationship Building, Assessment
And Diagnosis, Formulation Of Counselling
Goals, Intervention and Problem Solving,
Termination and Follow-Up, counselling steps,
techniques.

3 Counsellors’ Skills and Qualities of Effective 5, 6 15

Counsellor, variables affecting counselling
process. Research And Evaluation.

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Name of course – BE M 21 O 01 Counselling (Open Course)

Course Summary

4 Approaches to counselling: Psychoanalytic 3, 4 20

approach, behaviour, humanistic, gestalt,
Adlerian, existential and cognitive approaches to
counselling.

5 Special areas in Counselling : Child and 2, 7, 8 20

adolescents counselling, Counselling for
Children with Special Needs, crisis counselling,
counselling for marriage and family, premarital
counselling, counselling for relationship issues,
counselling for Alcohol and substance abuse,
Rape victims, grief counselling, Suicide
Prevention Counselling, counselling for HIV
/AIDS patients and Terminal Illness,
Counselling for minorities, Group Counselling.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

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Effective January 2021
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Name of course – BE M 21 O 01 Counselling (Open Course)

Course Summary

REFERENCES
Capuzi, D., & Gross, R.D. (2007).Theories and Applications of Counselling and
Psychotherapy. New Jersey: Pearson pub.

George, R. L., & Christiani, J. S. (1986).Counselling: theory and practice. New York:
Prentice hall

Gladding, T.S. (2011). Counseling: A comprehensive profession. (6th ed.). India: Dorling
Kindersley.

Hongh, M. (2006). Counselling Skills and Theory. London: Hodder Arnold.

Ivey, A. E., D’ Andrea, J. M. & Ivey, B.M. (2012). Theories of Counselling and
Psychotherapy. London: Sage Publications.

Neukrug, E. (2012). Counseling theory and practice. India : Cengage learning.

Nystul, M. S. (2015). Introduction to counseling: An art and science perspective.(4th ed.).

Sage Publications.

Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2018). Counseling and psychotherapy

theories in context and practice: Skills, strategies, and techniques. John Wiley & Sons.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Sally A (2014) Short introductions to the therapy professions, Sage, California.

2. Bor,R & Watts,M(2017)The trainee handbook : a guide for counselling &
psychotherapy trainees,Sage, New Delhi.

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Name of course : BE MA 21 C 15 Neuropsychology

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Neuropsychology

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C 15

Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N, MA., PhD.

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Neuro psychology course impart basic foundations in neurophysiology,
& Justification neuro anatomy, and disturbances of higher cerebral functions. This course
prepare student with understanding in the field of neuropsychology.
Semester Four

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutoria Practic Others Total
Learning Time
l al LearningHou
(SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate brain areas and its U 1
functional organization.
2 Students will be able to analyze the disruptions higher A 3
cerebral functions and its behavioural significance.
3 They can elucidate common neurological disorders, Ap 5
functional organization of the brain, anatomical
organization, and higher cerebral functions.
4 Critically examine neurological basis of learning, A 8
memory, emotion and motivation.
5 Students can able to describe neurological basis of U 1, 9
vegetative and endocrine functions.
6 U 1

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Name of course : BE MA 21 C 15 Neuropsychology

Course Summary

Explain limbic system and specific functional

organization of thalamus, hypothalamus, amydala and
other functional nucleuses of the subsystem
7 Build a perspective on neuropsychology as a branch of C 2
science.
8 Appraise the brain and psychological process. The E 9
knowledge can be apply in rehabilitation process.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Basic Neuroanatomy and Neuropsychology, 1, 3 10
Historical background of Neuropsychology,
Cellular organization of the nervous system,
Structure and functions of neurons, neural
impulse, Types of neurons, The neurons
electrical activity neurotransmitters, The brain
electrical activity (EEG, Evoked potential) The
topography of the brain: internal structures,
blood supply, the brain stem.
Neurotransmitters, Gross anatomy of the
nervous system. Organization of the nervous
system: CNS, Peripheral nervous system, the
CSF, and the ventricles.

2 Organization of the sensory and motor systems: 1, 3 20

Visual pathway, Auditory pathway, and
Somatosensory pathway, Pathway for taste and
smell, Pain pathways, Motor pathways:
Pyramidal and extra pyramidal systems, Papez
circuit.

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Name of course : BE MA 21 C 15 Neuropsychology

Course Summary

3 Neural bases of motivation and emotion: The 2, 3, 4 15

ARAS, The limbic system: principles, Structures
of the limbic system, Hypothalamus, Amygdale,
Hippocampus Kluvar Bacy syndrome. The
Hypothalamus: Role in Hunger, Thirst and Sex.
The Hippocampus: Role in memory and
learning, the amygdale and emotional
expression.

4 Common Neurological Disorders: Cerebral 2, 3 15

trauma, Intracranial tumors, Cerebro vascular
disorders and degenerative disorders. Disruption
of higher cerebral functions – Aphasia, Agnosia,
apraxia, Agraphia, Alexia, Amnesia, Epilepsy.

5 Anatomy, functional organization and 1, 3 15

connections of the cortex, Frontal lobe, Parietal
lobe, Temporal lobe, Occipital lobe.

6 Asymmetry of cortical functions: Concepts of 2 15

cerebral dominance, unilateral lesion studies,
Hemispherectomy, commissurotomy, Agencies
of the corpus collosum.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

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Effective January 2021
 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Name of course : BE MA 21 C 15 Neuropsychology

Course Summary

REFERENCES
1. Horton, Arthur & Wedding, Danny(1984). Clinical and behavioural neuropsychology:
an introduction.
2. Kolb, Bryan & Whishaw, Ian(2003). Fundamentals of human neuropsychology(5th
Ed). New York: Worth Publishers.
3. Andrewes, David.G.(2002). Neuropsychology: from theory to practice. New York:
Psychology Press.
4. Stirling, John(2002). Introducing neuropsychology. New York: Psychology Press.
5. Anderson, Hendy, Northam & Wrennall(2006). Developmental neuropsychology: a
clinical approach. New York: Psychology Press.
6. Allen, Nicholas.B., Pantelis & Wood, Stephen(2009). The neuropsychology of mental
illness. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press.
7. Gurd, Jennifer.M., Kischka, Udo & Marshall, John.C.(2012). Handbook of clinical
neuropsychology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Andrewes, D.(2016) Neuropsychology: From Theory to Practice, 2nd edt. Taylor &
Francis.
2. Parsons, M.W., & Hammeke, T.A. (2014) Clinical Neuropsychology, Third Edition, APA,
USA.

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Name of course: Counselling

Course Summary

School Name School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Counselling
Type of Course Core
Course Code BE M 21 C16

Names of
Academic Staff & Swathymol.P.S, MSc Psychology, NET, JRF
Qualifications
Course Summary Counseling course is designed to familiarize students with different
& Justification approaches in counseling, techniques, and the process of counseling. It also
includes new approaches like solution focused therapy. Knowledge about
needs of counseling, different approaches, skills of a counsellor, and the
counseling process will direct students to conduct counseling sessions in real
life situations.
Semester IV

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 20 20 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Understanding an overview of basic approaches in U 1
counseling, theories, and techniques in counseling.
2 Equip students with basic counselling skills S 9
3 Critically evaluate counselling theories and applying E 2
appropriate approach in a real-life situation.

4 Identify the need for counseling and guidance. U 1

5 Equip students with guidance skill. S 9
6 To learn different areas in counseling. R, U 9, 3

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Name of course: Counselling

Course Summary

7 To know the professional ethics, legal acts, rights in U 7

counselling
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 An overview of Counseling 1 10
• Definitions
• Distinction between counseling and
psychotherapy
• Goals of counselling
• Historical developments of counseling
profession
• The helping professions, and
Professional organizations
2 Approaches to Counseling 1, 3 15
• Client Centered Therapy
• Gestalt Counseling
• Existential Counseling
• Adlerian
• Psychoanalytic Counseling
• Solution focused therapy
• TA
• Behavioural Approach
• REBT
• CBT
• Group counseling – therapeutic group
• Stages of therapeutic groups
• Encounter group
• Psycho drama

3 Counseling skills 2 15
• Client Counselor interaction
• Qualities of effective Counselor
• Attending, Influencing, Integrating,
Interview skills, Positive skills,
Structuring, Communication skills

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Name of course: Counselling

Course Summary

• Verbal skills and Non verbal skills

• Helping skills - Micro skills in
counseling, Listening, Leading,
Reflecting, Summarizing, Confronting,
Interpreting Informing.

4 Counseling Process 3 15
• Preparation for Counseling
• Initial Interview
• History taking
• Exploration and identification of goals
• Ice breaking, Winning Confidence, Value
orientation
• Steps in Counseling – Interview,
Diagnosis, Analysis, Implementation,
Follow – up, Termination.

5 Different areas of Counseling 6 15

• Family Counseling
• Genetic Counseling
• Pre- Marital Counseling
• Marital Counseling
• Child and Adolescent Counseling
• Parental Counseling
• Student Counseling
• Crisis Counseling

6 Guidance 4, 5 10
• Objectives of guidance
• Basic principles of guidance
• Need for guidance
• Areas and types

7 Ethical standards and Professional competency 7 10

• Ethics in counselling
• Mental health care Act
• Allied Health Care Act
• Rehabilitation Council of India Act
• Rights of Persons with Disability Act

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Name of course: Counselling

Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

Reference
1. Dryden, Windy & Woolfe, Ray(1996). Handbook of counselling psychology.
London: Sage Publications Inc.
2. Sharma, Tara(2002). Modern methods of guidance & counselling. New Delhi: Sarup
& sons.
3. Feltham & Horton(2000). Handbook of counselling and psychotherapy. New Delhi:
Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
4. Nelson-Jones, Richard(2002). Essential counselling and therapy skills: the skilled
client model. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
5. Lapworth & Sills(2010). Integration in counselling and psychotherapy. New Delhi:
Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
6. Chandra, Ramesh(2011). Psychology, counselling and therapeutic practices. New
Delhi: Isha books.

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Name of course: Counselling

Course Summary

7. Jacobs, Michael(2010). Psychodynamic counselling in action(4th Ed). New Delhi:

Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
8. Kottler, Jeffrey.A. & Shephard, David.S.(2008). Counselling: Theories and practices.
New Delhi: Cengage Learning India Pvt Ltd.

SUGGESTED READINGS

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Name of course- BE MA 21 C 17 Dissertation

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Dissertation

Type of Course Core

Course Code BE M 21 C17

Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N. M.A., PhD

Academic Staff & Mrs. Swathymol P. S.
Qualifications
Course Summary The research project/dissertation to be undertaken by all students. The
& Justification dissertation entails field work/lab work, quantitative and/or qualitative
analysis of data, report writing, presentation and viva voce.
Semester Four

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Research Methodology, Statistics

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 1. Illustrate ….. The ability to develop a research proposal. U 1
2. The ability to prepare tools of data collection.
3. The skills of sampling.
4. The skills in the administration of research tools.
5. The skills in analyzing data by using statistical
packages.
6. The skills in the analysis and interpretation of results.
7. The skills in the testing of hypotheses and drawing
conclusions.
8. The ability to derive implications of research findings.

The ability to organize the references as per APA format.

2 A 3
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Name of course- BE MA 21 C 17 Dissertation

Course Summary

Analyse literature source, primary and secondary

materials
3 Elucidate deductive and inductive process underlying Ap 1,2
research
4 Critically examine the research findings in the A 3, 7
underlying methodological issues.
5 Describe the stages in research U 1,2
6 Explain qualitative and quantitative research methods U 9
7 Build a perspective on scientific exploration C 5
8 Appraise research finding and scientifically minded E 8, 6
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

Phase 1: Synopsis of the proposed research work 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

7, 8
Submission

Phase 2: Review of Literature and Development

of Tools

Phase 3: Data collection

Phase 4: Data analysis, Results Discussion and

Thesis Submission

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Masterof Science in Psychology

EffectiveJanuary 2021
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Name of course- BE MA 21 C 17 Dissertation

Course Summary

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End Viva voce examination

REFERENCES
1. Following standard reference format APA

SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Publication Manual of APA
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Name of course: BE MA 21 E 06 Psychotherapy

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Psychotherapy
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E06

Names of
Academic Staff & Swathymol.P.S, MSc Psychology, NET, JRF
Qualifications
Course Summary Psychotherapy course is designed to familiarize students with different
& Justification techniques of psychotherapy and theoretical concepts behind it. It also
includes psychotherapy in special population and group therapies. The last
unit provides the knowledge about psychological tests and its importance in
clinical setting.
Semester Four

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 20 - 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite Nil

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.

No. Domains
1 Understand different techniques in psychotherapy U 1
2 Should be able to choose appropriate therapy in clinical An 9
settings.
3 Develop awareness about special population and able to A 5
apply techniques in psychotherapy in special population

4 Able to conduct psychological tests A 5

5 Understand the basics about psychotherapy U 1
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)

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Name of course: BE MA 21 E 06 Psychotherapy

Course Summary

and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Introduction 2, 5 10
• Objectives and principles of
psychotherapy
• Evolution of psychotherapy
• Types of psychotherapies
• Characteristics of psychotherapy
• Research and evaluation in
psychotherapy

2 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 1, 2 10
• Freudian psychoanalysis
• Free association
• Analysis of Transference
• Interpersonal therapy

3 • Behaviour therapy: Reciprocal inhibition 1, 2 20

• Desensitization
• Aversive therapy
• Operant conditioning and counter
conditioning techniques
• Modeling
• Biofeedback
• Guided exposure
• Systematic desensitization
• In vivo exposure
• Behaviour contracting
• Cognitive therapy: Cognitive behaviour
therapy
• Rational Emotive Therapy
• Beck’s Cognitive Therapy
• Evaluating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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Name of course: BE MA 21 E 06 Psychotherapy

Course Summary

4 • Humanistic and existential 2 15

psychotherapies: Carl Roger, Abraham
Maslow
• Existential psychotherapies: Basic
assumptions
• View of human nature: Rollo May
• Victor Franklin
• Gestalt Psychotherapy: Fritz Perls

5 • Psychotherapy in special population: 2, 3 10

Children, Adolescents
• Old age
• HIV AIDS and terminal illness
• Rape and trauma
• Grief
• Suicidal and violent patients
• Alcoholics

6 • Group therapies and New age 1, 2 15

psychotherapies: Group therapy
• Basic principles in organizing group
• Advantages, application in different
fields
• Family therapy
• Marital therapy
• Couple therapy and sex therapy
• New age psychotherapies: Brief
psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Solution focused therapy
• Cognitive analytical therapy (CAT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
(ACT)

7 1, 4 10
Psychometry: Importance of psychometry in
psychotherapy
Need for testing- Aptitude, Attitude, Need,
Interest, Personality, Intelligence
Anecdotal records rating Scales
Cumulative techniques
Socio metric techniques.

Master of Science in Psychology

Effective January 2021
 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Name of course: BE MA 21 E 06 Psychotherapy

Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

References
1. Wilkins, Paul(2009). Person-centered therapy. New York: Routledge.
2. Dreier, Ole(2008). Psychotherapy in everyday life. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.
3. Beck, Gabbard & Holmes(2007). Oxford textbook of psychotherapy. New Delhi:
Oxford University Press.
4. Ckarkson, Petruska & Pokorny(1994). The handbook of psychotherapy. London:
Routledge.
5. Davenport & Pipes, Randolph(1990). Introduction to psychotherapy: common clinical
wisdom. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
6. Vurl e. Gilliland, Richard k. James, T. Bowmen (1989), Theories and Strategies in
Counseling ND psychotherapy, Allyn and Baco Needham Heights Massachsetts,
U.S.A.

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Course Summary

7. Sidney Bloch (1979) introduction to the psychotherapies oxford University press New
Yorki.
8. Sidney Bloch (1979) An introduction to the psychotherapies, Oxford University, New
York.
9. Wolman BB (1976) The therapist handbook, van Nostra MD Reinhold New York.
10. Wolpe Joseph (1975) Theme and Variation and Behaviour Therapy Case Book.
11. Wolman Benjamin’s (1965) Hand Book of Clinical Psychology, Mc Graw Hill
12. Fehr, Scott(2010). 101 interventions in group therapy. New York: Routledge.

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Name of course- Practicals (Clinical Psychology)

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology
Course Name Practicals (Clinical Psychology)
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M A 21 E 07
Names of
Academic Staff &
Qualifications Dr.Rajeev Kumar N MA., PhD.
This practical course have three sections. First section provide practical
training in conducting and evaluating Neuropsychological, as well as other
tests for detecting higher cortical and minimal brain deficit. In the second
section includes training in use of scales that are commonly used in
Course Summary counseling setting, and in the third section practical training in a counseling
& Justification setting.

Semester Four
Total Total
StudentLearningT Tutoria Practic LearningHou
ime (SLT) Learning Approach Lecture l al Others rs
Eg.
Authentic learning
Collaborative learning
Independent learning 30 60 90

Pre-requisite Learning process, Cognitive process

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Student is able to illustrate the higher cortical functions U 1
like attention, mental and motor speed, executive
functions learning and memory, and working memory
with the neuropsychological tests.
2 Students will be able to demonstrate skills in A 3
administration, scoring and interpreting
neuropsychological tests, and dyslexia screening.
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3 Students will be able to apply the test results for Ap 9

identifying brain deficit.
4 The students will be able to utilize the test and evaluate A 9
the results in counseling setting
5 The students will be able to describe the common U 2
psychological tests used in counseling.
6 Able to identify counseling needs and problem in the U 5
counseling process
7 Build a perspective on cognitive and intellectual C 8
evaluations with appropriate instruments.
8 The students will have apprise the strength of the recent E 9,10
tools in use for evaluation of higher psychological
functions
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

(Administer and prepare report of the following tests)

1 1, 2, 3, 7, 8
Neuropsychological Test
 Neuro Psychological Assessment
(NIMHANS Battery)
 Bender Gestalt Test
 Dyslexia Screening Test (DST-S/DST-J)
 PGI Battery of brain dysfunction
 WAIS
2 7, 8
Psychological assessment for counseling needs.
1. Interest 2. Attitude 3. Aptitude 4. Adjustment

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3 4, 5, 6
Counseling sessions

Individual counselling- Report of a counselling

session.

4 4, 5, 6
Group counseling

Organizing – Counseling sessions- Report of a

group counselling session

5 Identification 4, 5, 6
Behavioural problems, Emotional problems,
Learning backwardness, Learning disability –
One case each.

6 Counseling sessions on the above conditions 5

(one session for each conditions)
 For students
 For parents
 For teachers

7 Placement in a counseling centre – 2 weeks

Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units) 8

1.1 Concepts of the tests, meaning, purpose of
the tests, and standardization details
1.2 Concepts and theoretical background of
tests
1.3 Standardization of ability/potential tests
1.4 Test construction principles

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Course Summary

Teaching and Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

Learning
Approach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination
Prepare an evaluative report based on a given test.
Interpersonal skills –establishing appropriate rapport, maintaining
favorable relationship, administering the tools (knowledge of
standard/customized instruction) understanding of the
subtest/items with in the domain, knowledge of scoring and
deriving raw score, ability to use of manual.

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Name of course – Forensic Psychology

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Forensic Psychology

Type of Course Elective

Course Code BE M 21 E 08

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N, M.A., PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This elective course deals with psychology application in forensic evaluation.
& Justification This course include topics of Application of forensic psychology in civil and
criminal legal proceedings. psychological techniques for offender profiling,
biopsychosocial approaches, and behavioural abnormalities.
Semester Fourth Semester

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate history of forensic U 1
psychology
2 Analyze Bio-social, psychological and legal aspects of A 3
crime.
3 Elucidate application of forensic psychology in civil and Ap 5
criminal legal proceedings.
4 Critically examine the practice of offender profiling in A 8
civil and criminal cases.
5 Describe behavioural abnormalities in criminal U 1,2
behavior.
6 Explain psychological background of criminal behaviors U 4

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Course Summary

7 Build a perspective on forensic psychology in practice. C 9

8 Appraise the psychological, social, biological and legal E 10
aspects of crime.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 INTRODUCTION 1 10
 Definition
 History of forensic psychology
 Importance of forensic psychology
 Ethical standards of forensic psychology
 Role of forensic psychologists.

2 CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR 2, 6, 8 18
 Psychobiological approaches
 Psychological approaches
 Emotional deprivation
 Psychological motives of the crime
 Frustration
 Attitudes
 Peer influence
 Psychological vulnerability.

3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 2, 3, 8 26
 Application of forensic psychology in
civil and criminal legal proceedings.
 Civil proceedings – Domestic law and
rights of adults, Domestic issues in
childhood and adolescent, Assessment of
childhood and adolescent, Assessment of
civil competency, Personal injury
evaluation, Evaluation of trauma caused
by sexual harassment or rape.
 Criminal proceedings – Competency to
stand trial, criminal responsibility and
insanity defense, risk assessment,
psychotherapeutic and counseling
services.

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Course Summary

4 PROFILING AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE 4, 6, 7 18

 Offender profiling : polygraph,
Narcoanalysis, Neuroimaging
 Psychological Autopsy
 Social influence and legal system : police
interrogations, line ups and effect of
media coverage on perception of
defendants
 Social cognition and legal system :
Eyewitness testimony, errors/problems in
eyewitness testimony, solutions for
increasing eyewitness accuracy
 Influence of prejudice and stereotypes on
the legal system.

5 BEHAVIOURAL ABNORMALITIES 5, 6 18
 Behavior abnormalities : Harassment
and types of harassment, bullying and
types of bullying, stalking and types
of stalking 4
 Personality disorders
 Juvenile delinquency.

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….
Assessment Mode of Assessment
Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar

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Course Summary

5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit

an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

1. Siegel, L. J. (2010). Criminology: Theories, patterns, and typologies (10th ed.).

Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
2. Wright, R. A., & Miller, J. M. (2005). Encyclopedia of criminology. New York:
Routledge.
3. Siegel, L. J., & Worrall, J. L. (2007). Essentials of criminal justice (5th ed.).
Boston, MA: Cengage.
4. Wortley, R. (2011). Psychological criminology: An integrative approach. London:
Routledge.
5. Gadd, D., & Jefferson, T. (2007). Psychosocial criminology. Los Angeles: SAGE.
6. Maguire, M., Morgan, R., & Reiner, R. (1994). Oxford handbook of criminology.
New York: Oxford University Press.
7. Travis, L. F. (2012). Introduction To Criminal Justice. S.L.: Routledge.

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Name of course - Practicals (Forensic Psychology)

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Practical (Forensic Psychology)

Type of Course Elective

Course Code BE M 21 E 09

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N, M.A.PhD.

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The practical course have included different neuropsychological and forensic
& Justification tests.

Semester Fourth Semester

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Eg. 10 10 60 10 90
Authentic learning
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students acquired Skills in administration and S 1, 9
interpretation of neuropsychological tests.
2 Administration of psycho-diagnostic tests A 3, 9
3 Report writing. U, E, S 8
4 Students should understand and become skilled in U, S 9
Administration of specialized forensic tests.

*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)
COURSE CONTENT

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Course Summary

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 1, 3
Neuropsychological Assessment tests

 NIMHANS Battery
 Kaufman Short Neuropsychological
Assessment Procedure ( K – SNAP)

2 Psycho-diagnostic testing and specialized 2, 3, 4

Forensic tests

1. Millon Clinical Multitaxial Inventory -

III
2. Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, 2nd
Ed. (Adult, Youth and Screening
Versions)
3. Multiphasic Sex Inventory-II (Adult and
Adolescent forms)
4. Sexual Violence Risk 20 (SVR-20)
5. Violence Risk Assessment Instrument
(HCR-20)

3 Trauma, Abuse Inventories 4, 3

1. Substance Abuse Subtle Screening

Inventory (SASSI-4)
2. Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI-II)

Clinician A

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TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
1. (following any standard reference format like APA, MLA, Chicago….)

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Name of course Counseling Skills

(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Counseling Skills (Guidance and Counseling)

Type of Course Elective

Course Code BE M 21 E10

Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N, M.A., PhD.

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This course objective is to prepare students with greater understanding in
& Justification counseling relationships, interview, interpersonal communication, various
helping skills and knowledge of psychotherapy.
Semester Four

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutoria Practic Others Total
Learning Time
l al LearningHou
(SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 20 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate client counselor U 1
interaction, counseling relationship, interview skill,
communication skills, self disclosure, helping skill,
helping skill for crisis couselling, helping skill for
behavioural change.
2 Students will be able to analyze client counselor A 3
interaction and relationship, and rapport
3 They can elucidate the counseling settings like crisis Ap 9
intervention, counseling for positive behavior change.
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Course Summary

4 Critically examine the psychotherapy and counselling A 1, 2

5 Students can able to describe the concept of self U, A 1
disclosure , TA and johari window
6 Explain attitude change, transference, resistence U 1
7 Build a perspective counseling relationships C 1
transference, various skills and rapport.
8 Appraise different couselling setting like crisis E 9s
intervention and other helping situations.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Client Counselor Interaction 1, 2 10 hrs
Characteristics of counseling process –
Characteristics of a client- characteristics of a
counselor- Qualities of an effective counselor-
Role of a counselor- professional variables of a
counselor- Limitations of a counselor.

2 Counselling Relationship 1, 2, 6, 7 12hrs

Physical setting- Privacy- Contracting- Value
orientation – Attitude change- Empathy- Rapport
building- Transference- counter transference-
Resistance.

3 Interviewing Skills 1, 7 12hrs

Fact finding interview. Interview with
significant people- testing interviews- pre-
counseling interviews- Counselling interview-
Effective interviewing skills- Attending and
influencing, Counselee- Counselor relationship
in interview- Integrating positive skills-
Interview techniques- Structuring the interview-
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Degree of lead- Handling pauses.

4 Communication Skills 1, 7 12 hrs

Factors of communication- Types of
communication- verbal and non-verbal
communication- Significance of body language
in communication- communication skill
development- Interpersonal Allergies- Effective
interpersonal relationships.

5 Self Disclosure 5 12 hrs

Nature of self disclosure- Methods of disclosure-
Client self Disclosure- Client self disclosure and
counseling- TA- Johari window.

6 Helping skills 1 12 hrs

Rational for skill Training-listening- Reflecting-
summarizing – Confronting – Interpreting –
Informing.

7 Helping skills for Crisis Intervention 3, 8 10hrs

Situations of crisis - Strategies for helping in
crisis- Skills for support- skills for crisis
management.

8 Helping Skills for Behavioural Change 1 10 hrs

Problem solving skill- Decision making skill-
planning-Attitude change- Assertiveness-
Behaviour change.
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Course Summary

9 Psychotherapy: Introduction to psychotherapy, 4

Principles of Psychotherapy. Major types of
Psychotherapy

Teachingand
Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)
LearningApp
roach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….
Assessment Mode of Assessment
Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

1. Nelson- Jones (2003) Introduction to Counselling Skills, Sage

2. Nelson- Jones (2005)Practical Counselling and helping skills, Sage
3. McLeod(2008) An Introduction to Counselling, Rawat Pub
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Course Summary

4. Nelson- Jones (2006) Theory &practice of Counselling and therapy Sage

5. Gilliland, James &Bowman (1994) Theories and strategies in Counselling and
Psychotherapy, Allyn & Bacon

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Name of course Guidance and Counselling Services

(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc. Psychology

Course Name Guidance and Counselling Services
(Guidance and Counselling)
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E 11

Names of Dr. Rajeev Kumar N, M.A., PhD.

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary Guidance and Counselling Services- counselors working at education
& Justification institutions, in family counseling, individual and counseling services
at organizations, and vocational guidance services.

Semester Four

Total Student
Learning Approach Lecture Tutoria Practic Others Total
Learning Time
l al LearningHou
(SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Students will be able to Illustrate the guidance and U 1
counseling services- education setting, in family,
personal, medical and voluntary organizations.
2 Students will be able to analyze the counseling needs in A 3
education setting, family, personal and other social
issues.
3 They can elucidate the theories in application Ap 2
4 A 2
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Critically examine application various theories in issues

in education, family, and person context.
5 Students can able to describe various theories of U, A 1
counseling.
6 Explain the vocational guidance, admission services. U 1
7 Build a perspective on counseling services. C 1
8 Appraise the counseling in education, vocational, E 9
admission services, family, medical setting, counseling
across life transitions, etc,.
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 1, 2, 5 10
Areas and Guidance counseling
Education “ Student Counseling- Adolescent
Counseling- Family –counseling children-
Counseling parents- Counseling women – pre
marital counseling – marital counseling-
Geriataric Counseling – Genetic counseling-
Occupational Counseling – Career guidance and
counseling.

2 1, 2, 6 (10 hrs)
Types of Guidance
Education guidance: Objectives – principles-
classifications- Guidance for special learners-
Gifted and Learning disabled- Strategies for
educational guidance.
Vocational guidance- Concept, objectives and
strategies for vocational guidance principles-
approaches – Career corner- Career talk-
Vocational Counselling Social guidance:
Concepts- objectives- Self development skills-
Social life- Social problems complexes –
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Egocentrism – over dependency, deviant

behavior – Attitudes – Prejudices- values.
Personal Guidance- Concept- Objectives –
Counselling for children- Adolescents- Adults-
Old age.

3 6, 7 (5hrs)
Guidance and Counseling Services
Pre admission service Admission service-
Orientation service – student information service
- placement service- Remedial service- Follow
up services- Research services – Evolution
services.

4 2, 6, 7 (10hours)
Guidance for setting up a guidance and
counseling centre
Need – Objectives- Tasks- Physical facilities. –
Organizing activities –Staff training-
requirements.

5 3, 7 (10
Counseling Practice
hours)
Counseling in private practice- Counselling in
voluntary organizations- Counselling in personal
social services- Counselling in the medical
context- counseling in workplace.

6 3, 5, 8 (10
Grief counseling
hours)
Facilitating un complicated grief- Abnormal
grief relations- Grief therapy- Resolving
pathological grief- Training for grief- Training
for grief counseling – counselors own grief-
Grieving special types of closes- suicide –
Sudden death – Accidents.
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7 3, 4, 5, 8 10
Family Counselling
Family life cycle- stages in family Counselling –
Theories based on parent child interation-
Marital Therapy- Sex therapy

8 3, 5, 8 10 hours
Counselling Children
Counselling theories and techniques and their
application to children. Reality therapy –
persons centred counseling –Gestalt Therapy-
RET- Cognitive and Behaviour therapy
Behavioura Counselling –psychodynamic
counseling.

9 3, 5, 8 (15 hrs)
Career Guidance and Counselling
Scope- Client- centered Career Counselling-
Psycho dynamic career counseling –
Developmental career Counselling _
Behavioural Career Counselling – Career
Counselling with adolescents- Career
Counselling with college students- Career
Counselling with Adults- problems – complexes
– Ego centrism- over dependency- deviant
behavior – Attitudes – prejudices- Values.

Teachingand
Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)
LearningApp
roach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative
…………………….
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Name of course Guidance and Counselling Services

(Guidance and Counseling)
Course Summary

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
Sharma ,(2003) Fundamentals of Counselling, Philosophy, theory and Practices, R Lall Book
Manju &Nirmala(1997) Marital disputes and counseling, New Delhi, APH Publishing
Corporation
William (1991)Grief counseling and Grief therapy, New York, Springer Publishing Company
Palmer (1989) Handbook of Couselling, Routledge

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Name of course Cognitive Neuroscience : Social Cognitions

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Cognitive Neuroscience : Social Cognitions
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E 12

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N., MA., PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This course cover the cognitive neuroscience of emotion, social cognition,
& Justification higher cognitive functions, clinical application of cognitive neuroscience and
the research methods.
Semester Four

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al Learning
ime (SLT)
Hours
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Illustrate sensibly the cognitive neuroscience of U 1
emotion, self and social cognition, higher cognitive
functions, clinical application and research methods.
2 Analyse neuroscience background of emotion, self and A 3
social cognition, higher cognitive functions, clinical
application and research methods.
3 Elucidate the importance of frontal lobe in higher Ap 2
cognitive functions.
4 Critically examine the clinical conditions in the A 4
perspective of cognitive neuroscience.
5 Describe research methods of cognitive neuroscience U 1

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Course Summary

6 Explain cognitive neuroscience of emotion, self and U 2

social cognition, and higher cognitive functions
7 Build a perspective on cognitive neuroscience of various C 10
behavioural domain
8 Appraise cognitive neuroscience as a branch of science E 5
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 1, 2, 6, 8 15
EMOTION
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• The influence of specific aspects of
emotion on attention and perception
• Neuroscience of emotion regulation
• Impact of emotion on cognition
• Genetics and emotion

2 6, 7, 8 15
SELF AND SOCIAL COGNITION
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Self knowledge
• Perception of non verbal cues
• Face recognition
• Cognition and neural basis of impression
formation
• Theory of mind: how brain think about
thoughts.
• The pleasures and pain of social
interaction
• Experience of empathy
• Mirror neurons and the perception

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Name of course Cognitive Neuroscience : Social Cognitions

Course Summary

3 2, 3, 6, 8 (15
HIGHER COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS
Hrs)
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Conflict monitoring and cognitive control
• Hierarchical cognitive control of frontal
cortex
• Thinking
• Decision neuroscience
• Expectancies and beliefs

4 1, 2, 4, 8 (15
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Hrs)
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• ADHD,PTSD,
• Generalized anxiety disorders and social
phobia
• OCD

5 RESEARCH METHODS FOR COGNITIVE 1, 2, 5, 8 (15

Hrs)
NEUROSCIENCE
• Research methods and experimental
design in cognitive neuroscience
• Electro encephalography(EEG) and
Event-related potentials (ERP)
• Magneto encephalography (MEG)
• Magnetic resonance imagin (MRI)
• Functional MRI(fMRI)
• Structural MRI
• Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)
&Tractography
• Positron Emission Tomography
• Near-infrared Optical imaging (fNIRI)
• Transcranial Magnetic stimulation
(TMS)

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Name of course Cognitive Neuroscience : Social Cognitions

Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
1. (following any standard reference format like APA, MLA, Chicago….)
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Ochsner, K N &Kosslyn, S M (2014)The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Neuroscience
Vol II. Oxford University Press.

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Version

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Name of course- Practicals (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Practicals (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M A 21 E 13

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N., MA., PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary This practical course includes training in evaluation of cognitive functions in
& Justification the perspective of cognitive neuroscience.

Semester Four

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Student is able to illustrate the higher cortical functions U 1
like attention, mental and motor speed, executive
functions learning and memory, and working memory
with the neuropsychological tests.
2 Students will be able to demonstrate skills in A 3
administration, scoring and interpreting
neuropsychological tests, and dyslexia screening.
3 Students will be able to apply the test results for Ap 9
identifying brain deficit.
4 The students will be able to utilize the test and evaluate A 9
the results in counseling setting
5 The students will be able to describe the common U 2

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Name of course- Practicals (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Course Summary

psychological tests used in counseling.

6 Able to identify counseling needs and problem in the U 5
counseling process
7 Build a perspective on cognitive and intellectual C 8
evaluations with appropriate instruments.
8 The students will have apprise the strength of the recent E 9,10
tools in use for evaluation of higher psychological
functions
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT
(Administer and prepare report of the following tests)
Module No. Module Content CO Hr
1 1, 2, 3, 7
Neuropsychological Test
• Neuro Psychological Assessment
(NIMHANS Battery)
• Bender Gestalt Test
• Dyslexia Screening Test (DST-
S/DST-J)
• PGI Battery of brain dysfunction
• WAIS

2 4, 5, 6, 7
Psychological assessment for
counseling needs.

• Interest
• Attitude
• Aptitude
• Adjustment
• Need inventory

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Name of course- Practicals (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Course Summary

3 4, 6
Counseling sessions

Individual counselling- Report of a

counselling session.

4 4, 6
Group counseling

Organizing – Counseling sessions-

Report of a group counselling session

5 Identification 2, 3, 5, 6
Behavioural problems, Emotional
problems, Learning backwardness,
Learning disability – One case each.

6 Counseling sessions on the above 5, 6

conditions (one session for each
conditions)
• For students
• For parents
• For teachers

7 Placement in a counseling centre – 2 6

weeks
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units) 8
• Concepts of the tests, meaning, purpose
of the tests, and standardization details
• Concepts and theoretical background of
tests
• Standardization of ability/potential tests
• Test construction principles

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Name of course- Practicals (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

SUGGESTED READINGS
Approval Date

Version

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Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology: Assessments

and Evaluations
Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Personality and Social Psychology: Assessments and
Evaluations
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M 21 E 14

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N., MA., PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The course on personality and social psychology: assessments and
& Justification evaluations covers the topic like test construction principles and evaluations
in various settings, test properties , test construction, assessment and
evaluation etc.
Semester Four

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Illustrate test construction principles U 1
2 Analyse psychological test results A 3
3 Elucidate standard test characteristics like reliability, Ap 4
validity, norms
4 Critically examine properties of objective assessment A 10
and evaluation with respect to working with industrial or
other specific situations
5 Describe assessments and evaluation in various settings. U 9
6 Explain legal issues with psychological testing U 7

MSc.Psychology
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Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology: Assessments

and Evaluations
Course Summary

7 Build a perspective on personality and social C 2

psychological basis of assessment and evaluation
8 Appraise personality and social psychology E 6
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT

Module No. Module Content CO Hr

1 Psychometric Characteristics of Assessment 1, 3 20
Procedures: An Overview
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Reliability
• The Generalizability of Test Scores
• Test Validity
• Factor Analysis of Tests and Items

2 Test Development 1, 7 20
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Applying Unidimensional Item Response
Theory Models
• to Psychological Data
• Item Analysis
• Bias in Psychological Assessment and
Other Measures
• Test Development Strategies
• Item Banking, Test Development, and Test
Delivery
• Scaling, Norming, and Equating

3 Types of Testing 2, 5 15
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Objective Testing of Educational
Achievement
• Objective Personality Testing
• Performance Assessment in Education
• Language Testing: History, Validity, Policy

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Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology: Assessments

and Evaluations
Course Summary

4 Assessment in Industrial and Organizational 2, 4, 5, 8 20

Settings
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
• Assessment in Industrial and
Organizational Psychology: An Overview
• Work Analysis for Assessment
• Thinking at Work: Intelligence, Critical
Thinking, Job Knowledge, and Reasoning
Personality Measurement and Use in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Work Sample Tests
• Situational Judgment Measures
• Holistic Assessment for Selection and
Placement

5 Legal Issues in Industrial Testing and Assessment 6 15

Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units)
APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in
Psychology: Vol. 1. Test Theory and Testing
and Assessment in Industrial and
Organizational Psychology, K. F. Geisinger
(Editor-in-Chief) DOI: 10.1037/14047-028

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report

MSc.Psychology
EffectiveJanuary 2021
 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Name of course- Personality and Social Psychology: Assessments

and Evaluations
Course Summary

A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES
(following any standard reference format like APA, MLA, Chicago….)
SUGGESTED READINGS
APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology: Vol. 1. Test Theory and Testing and Assessment in Industrial and
Organizational Psychology, K. F. Geisinger (Editor-in-Chief) , DOI: 10.1037/14047-028

Approval Date

Version

Approval by

Implementation Date

MSc.Psychology
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Name of course- Practicals (Personality and Social Psychology)

Course Summary

SchoolName School of Behavioural Sciences

Programme M.Sc.
Course Name Practicals ( Personality and Social Psychology)
Type of Course Elective
Course Code BE M A 21 E 15

Names of Dr.Rajeev Kumar N., MA., PhD

Academic Staff &
Qualifications
Course Summary The practical course include items of neuropsychological evaluations,
& Justification learning disability, and tests and evaluations required for industrial and work
setting.
Semester IV

Total
Lecture Tutoria Practic Others
StudentLearningT Learning Approach Total
l al LearningHou
ime (SLT)
rs
Authentic learning 60 10 10 10 90
Collaborative learning
Independent learning
Pre-requisite

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

CO Expected Course Outcome Learning PSO No.
No. Domains
1 Student is able to illustrate the higher cortical functions U 1
like attention, mental and motor speed, executive
functions learning and memory, and working memory
with the neuropsychological tests.
2 Students will be able to demonstrate skills in A 3
administration, scoring and interpreting
neuropsychological tests, and dyslexia screening.
3 Students will be able to apply the test results for Ap 9
identifying brain deficit.
4 The students will be able to utilize the test and evaluate A 9
the results in counseling ans work settings
5 The students will be able to describe the common U 2

EffectiveJanuary 2021
 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Name of course- Practicals (Personality and Social Psychology)

Course Summary

psychological tests used in counseling at work settings.

6 Able to identify counseling needs and problem in the U 5
counseling process
7 Build a perspective on cognitive and intellectual C 8
evaluations with appropriate instruments.
8 The students will have apprise the strength of the recent E 9,10
tools in use for evaluation of higher psychological
functions
*Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S), Interest (I)
and Appreciation (Ap)

COURSE CONTENT
(Administer and prepare report of the following tests)
Module No. Module Content CO Hr
1 1, 2, 3, 7
Neuropsychological Test
• Neuro Psychological Assessment
(NIMHANS Battery)
• Bender Gestalt Test
• Dyslexia Screening Test (DST-
S/DST-J)
• PGI Battery of brain dysfunction
• WAIS

2 4, 5, 6, 7
Psychological assessment for
counseling needs.

• Interest
• Attitude
• Aptitude
• Adjustment
• Need inventory

EffectiveJanuary 2021
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Name of course- Practicals (Personality and Social Psychology)

Course Summary

3 4, 6
Counseling sessions

Individual counselling- Report of a

counselling session.

4 4, 6
Group counseling

Organizing – Counseling sessions-

Report of a group counselling session

5 Identification 2, 3, 5, 6
Behavioural problems, Emotional
problems, Learning backwardness,
Learning disability – One case each.

6 Counseling sessions on the above 5, 6

conditions (one session for each
conditions)
• For students
• For parents
• For teachers

7 Placement in a counseling centre – 2 6

weeks
Content for Classroom Transaction (Sub-units) 8
• Concepts of the tests, meaning, purpose
of the tests, and standardization details
• Concepts and theoretical background of
tests
• Standardization of ability/potential tests
• Test construction principles

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Name of course- Practicals (Personality and Social Psychology)

Course Summary

TeachingandL Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)

earningAppro
ach Direct Instruction: Brain storming lecture, Explicit Teaching, E-learning,
interactive Instruction:, Active co-operative learning, Seminar, Group
Assignments Authentic learning, , Library work and Group discussion,
Presentation by individual student/ Group representative.

Assessment Mode of Assessment

Types
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
2. Internal Test – One MCQ based and on extended answer type
3. Book review – every students to review a seminal work on
Alternative Education and submit a report
4. Seminar Presentation – a theme is to be discussed and identified to
prepare a paper and present in the seminar
5. Field visit report – each student shall individually or in group visit
an institution with demonstrated experience of alternative thoughts
and prepare a report
A. Semester End examination

REFERENCES

SUGGESTED READINGS

Approval Date

Version

Approval by

Implementation Date

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SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
First Semester MSc. Psychology Examination –
Course Code BE M 21 C 02
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Time: 3 hrs Max.Marks: 60
PART – A
(Answer any two of the following)
1. Explain the stages of prenatal development. Analyze the various hazards to prenatal
development.
2. Explain Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. How can Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory be
applied to education?
3. Prepare a note on parenting styles. Describe infant temperament and parenting styles
determine the positive developmental outcomes. (10×2 = 20)
PART B
(Answer any four of the following)
4. Write a short note on characteristics of adolescents.
5. What are the Principles of development?
6. Describe Kohlberg’s theory of moral development.
7. Briefly describe stages of language development.
8. Explain emotional development of an infant. (5×4 = 20)
PART C
(Write in one or two sentences)
9. What are Reflexes?
10. Define Telegraphic speech.
11. Describe brain plasticity.
12. Define critical period.
13. What is Stranger anxiety? (2×5 = 10)

PART D
(Choose the correct answer)
14. Piaget suggested that children progress through several distinct developmental stages.
The order of these stages is:
a) sensorimotor, pre-operational, formal operational, concrete operational
b) sensorimotor, concrete operational, pre-operational, formal operational
c) sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational
d) sensorimotor, formal operational, pre-operational, concrete operational
15. Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory:
 a) argues that the broad influences of society are more important than family
influence
b) is a form of psychoanalytic theory
c) states that human beings must respect the environment and reduce pollution
d) argues that the individual and their environment form integrated systems which
develop together.
16. The germinal period ends _________ of conception.
a) After first week of conception
b) After two weeks of conception
c) After three weeks of conception
d) After four weeks of conception
17. Syntax is
a) the form in which words are combined to make grammatical sentences
b) knowledge that the child has about the social context of language
c) the study of phonemes
d) the meanings encoded in language
18. Who argued that adolescence is a period of 'storm and stress'?
a) Erik Erikson
b) Stanley Hall
c) Sigmund Freud
d) John Bowlby
19. _________ is a disease in which a child’s stomach, limbs, and face swell with water.
a) Kwashiorkor
b) Marasmus
c) Obesity
d) Phenylketonuria
20. Chomsky’s theory has been criticized for which two of the following reasons:
a) there is no empirical evidence for a language acquisition device (LAD)
b) there is no empirical evidence for deep and surface structures in language
c) both of the above
d) neither of the above
21. What does a longitudinal design involve?
a) repeated measures of the same participants during a period of time
b) measures comparing participants of different ages
c) repeated measures of participants of different genders
d) measures comparing participants of the same age
22. What is a ‘genetic epistemologist’ interested in?
a) the role of genes in knowledge
b) the origins of disease and how it spreads
c) the origins of knowledge
d) the role of genes in disease and how it spreads
23. Reflexive grasp is present at
a) At 3 months
b) At 5 months
c) At birth
d) At 6 months (1×10 = 10)
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School of Behavioural Sciences

BE M 21 C 06 : COGNITIVE PROCESS

Time : 2 hours Max Marks: 50

Part – A
(Answer any two of the following)
1. Critically evaluate major theories of intelligence and discuss the concept of Intelligence
Quotient.
2. Describe biological approaches to motivation.
3. Discuss the concept of language highlighting basic structure and theories. Also explain
the relationship between language and thought
(2 x 10 = 20 marks)
Part – B
(Answer any two of the following)

4. Emotional intelligence
5. Signal detection theory
6. Critically evaluate Drive reduction and Arousal theories of motivation (2 x 5 = 10 marks)

Part – C
( Write one or two sentences)
7. Extrasensory perception
8. Perceptual style
9. Hedonic treadmill
10. Holophrasic stage of language development
11. Deductive reasoning (5 x 2 = 10 marks)

Part – D
(Choose the correct answer)
12. On a Wechsler’s Adult Intelligence Scale, having normally distributed scores, the subject
had a percentile range of 84. The subject’s deviation IQ would be

a. 120

b. 115

c. 84
 d. 70

13. According to Piaget, the sensory motor stage is characterized by

a. Primary and secondary circular reactions
b. Concrete operations
c. Conservation
d. Centration

14. Vygotsky is best known for his concept

a. Zone of proximal development
b. Transformational grammar
c. Psycho-social development
d. Object permanence

15. Chomsky theorized that humans possess an innate ability to acquire language, he referred
this to as
a. Transformational grammar
b. Language acquisition device
c. Fixed- action pattern
d. Surface structure

16. Which of the following is an assumption of arousal theory?

a. Zero level arousal is the most desirable
b. High levels of arousal are the most desirable
c. Optimum levels of arousal exist for each person
d. Optimum levels of arousal exist for various activities

17. The ability of mental flexibility that allows individuals to shift their focus of attention and
move between tasks having different cognitive requirement
a. Divided attention
b. Alternating attention
c. Selective attention
d. Focused attention

18. Who believed that differences in intelligence results from differences in the ‘basic
processing mechanism’ that implements thinking, which in turn yields knowledge.
a. Mike Anderson
b. Robert Sternberg
c. Howard Gardner
d. Louis Thurstone
19. Destruction of leads to under eating
a. Ventromedial hypothalamus
b. Lateral hypothalamus
c. Nucleus accumbens
d. None of the above

20. Whorf (1956) proposed which of the following theories

a. Language universality hypothesis
b. Evolutionary theory of language
c. Linguistic relativity hypothesis
d. Semanticist hypothesis

21. The self-determination theory of motivation falls into which school of thought?
a. Social-cognitive
b. Behavioural
c. Cognitive
d. Humanistic

(1 x 10= 10marks)
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SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
First Semester MSc. Psychology Examination –
Course Code : BE M 21 C08
LEARNING PROCESS
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 60
PART – A
(Answer any TWO of the following)
1. Examine the cognitive processes that underpin classical and operant conditioning.
2. Analyze and compare various memory models
3. Explain how the hull and guthrie theory of learning works in reality.
(10×2 = 20)

PART B
(Answer any FOUR of the following)
4. Investigate the factors that influence learning
5. Briefly explain the information processing approach
6. Baddeley and Hitch suggest that the Multi-Store Model's depiction of short-term
memory is considerably too simplistic. Justify the statement
7. Evaluate the role of constructive processes in memory
8. Discuss the theories of forgetting with the help of examples
(5×4 = 20)
PART C
(Write in one or two sentences)
9. How reliable is eye witness testimony?
10. Briefly explain insight learning using example
11. Analyze Ebbinghaus forgetting curve based on your life experience
12. Define Latent inhibition
13. Give a brief outline of two-factor theory of learning
(2×5 = 10)

PART D
(Choose the correct answer)
(1×10 = 10)
14. Variable-ration schedule generate:
a. Postreinforcement pauses
b. Locked rates
c. Break-and-run performance
d. High rates of response
15. Imitation requires that the learner emits a ________ response that could only
occur by observing a ________ emit a similar response.
a. significant; peer
b. operant; organism
 c. novel; model
d. similar; nonspecific
16. Any stimulus (or event) that follows a response and increase its frequency is said
to have:
a. a reinforcement function
b. a discriminative function
c. a conditioned-stimulus function
d. a consequence function
17. The Rescorla-Wagner theory suggests that a CS becomes effective:
a. gradually
b. through backward conditioning
c. by conditioned inhibition
d. following tolerance
18. What defines a contingency of reinforcement
a. discriminative stimulus
b. operant
c. reinforcement
d. all of the above
19. In stage models of memory, information moves from:
a. sensory to short-term to long-term memory
b. sensory to long-term to working memory
c. short-term to long-term to explicit memory
d. sensory to eidetic to iconic memory
20. Partial reinforcement is also called:
a. Schedules of reinforcement
b. Intermittent reinforcement
c. Span of reinforcement
d. Reinforcement schedule
21. Thorndike developed the:
a. law of effort
b. law of energy
c. law of effusion
d. law of effect
22. Giving a student extra homework after they misbehave in class is an example of:
a. positive punishment
b. negative punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. negative reinforcement
23. Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to impair:
a. sleep
b. balance
c. memory
d. breathing
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SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
First Semester MSc. Psychology Examination –
Course Code : BE M 21 C03
PERSONALITY
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 60
PART – A
(Answer any TWO of the following)
1. What is your opinion about Healthy vs Unhealthy Personality based on psychoanalytic
theory?
2. Analyze the contributions of Roger and Maslow to the understanding of personality
and personal growth?
3. Evaluate the importance of social learning and operant conditioning in personality
development?
(10×2 = 20)

PART B
(Answer any FOUR of the following)

4. Highlight the unique features of the personality theory put forward by Adler?
5. What are the constituents of a healthy personality according to the eastern perspective
and outline the eastern concepts of personality?
6. Investigate any four defense mechanisms that people use by citing relevant examples
from your own life or from the life of someone you know well.
7. Based on your own life, do you agree with Erikson’s psychosocial stages. Is it
applicable and important in personality development? Why Or why not?
8. How can you describe personal construct theory and critically evaluate Kelly derived
11 corollaries or propositions?
(5×4 = 20)
PART C
(Write in one or two sentences)
9. What do you remember about Constructive Alternativism?
10. Define Existential anxiety in your own words?
11. Briefly evaluate the concept of common trait and unique trait?
12. How would you outline the main ideas of Ego psychology?
13. What would you infer from the concept Jonah complex?
(2×5 = 10)

PART D
(Choose the correct answer)
(1×10 = 10)
14. The third Freudian stage, in which the child discovers sexual feelings is known as
the ………..stage.
a) Anal stage
 b) Phallic stage
c) Genital stage
d) Latency stage
15 Which one of the following is the psychological process of modeling?
a) Attention, Retention, Reproduction
b) Reproduction, Retention, Internalization
c) Reinforcement, Recognition, Attention
d) Retention, Verification, Internalization
16. 16 PF personality test is based ……… theory?
a) Eysenck’s theory
b) Cattle’s theory
c) Allport’s theory
d) Non- of the above
17. Becoming a fully functioning person is the concept put forward by……….
a) Carl jung
b) Abraham Maslow
c) Carl Roger
d) May
18 Murray agreed with Freud on ………..
a) Tension reduction as a force in behaviour
b) Sex as a primary motivation
c) Death instinct
d) A pessimistic image of human nature
19. Intimacy vs. Isolation occurs at what stage?
a) During young adulthood
b) After adulthood
c) After birth
d) After maturity
20. The term” eros” is related to ……….
a) Life instinct
b) Death instinct
c) Natural instinct
d) Fear instinct
21. Which of the following is not a characteristic of introvert personality?
a) Self-centered
b) Conservative
c) Sociality
d) Submissive

22. What are the four components of Rotter's social learning theory?
 a) Behavior potential, psychological situation, sensational reaction, and negative
reinforcement probability.
b) Sensation, regulation, probability, and desire.
c) Potential, drive, negative drive, and expectancy.
d) Behavior potential, expectancy, reinforcement value, and psychological situation
23. One trait that dominates a personality so much that it influences nearly everything a
person does is a…..……... trait .
a) Global Trait
b) Cardinal Trait
c) Specific trait
d) Central Trait
e) Secondary trait