MA PsychologySemesterI II
MA PsychologySemesterI II
MA PsychologySemesterI II
PSYCHOLOGY
Curriculum Structure and Scheme of Evaluation for - M. A. With effective from 2009-10.
SEMESTER I Scheme of Teaching Sr. No. Course Code Name of the Subject L (Periods/Week) P Scheme of Evaluation (Marks) Internal Total Marks 50
1.
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY FOUNDETION OF BEHAVIORIAL RESEARCH & STATISTICS PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUMS: EXPERIMENTS & TESTS
20
2.
30
20
50
3.
30
20 Practicals 50 110
50
4.
50
12
16
16
90
200
SEMESTER II Scheme of Teaching Sr. No. Course Code Name of the Subject L 1. 2. 3. (Periods/Week) P Scheme of Evaluation (Marks) Internal 20 20 20 Practicals 50 110 Total Marks 50 50 50
4.
COGNITIVE PROCESSES RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & STATISTICS PERSONALITY THEORIES PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUMS: EXPERIMENTS & TESTS
4 4 4
50
12
16
16
90
200
Unit
Course Code
Theory Internal 4 30 20 50
PSY 202
30
20
50
30
20 Practical
50
PSY 204
50
50
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus for M.A.F.Y.
OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop insight into ones own and others behaviour and underlying mental processes. 2. To enrich students understanding of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in cognitive psychology. 1. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: i. What is Cognitive Psychology ii. Emergence of Cognitive Psychology a) Early role of psychobiology b) The early twentieth century iii. Research methods in Cognitive Psychology a) Laboratory or other controlled experiments. b) Psychobiological research c) Self concept, case study & naturalistic observation. d) Computer simulation & artificial intelligence iv. Application of Cognitive Psychology: a) As it is today. 2. Attention & Perception: i. Attention: a) Divided & Selective attention. b) Vigilance. c) Signal detection. d) Search. ii. Approach to the study of perception: a) Gestalt. b) Physiological. c) Information processing approach. d) Ecological Perspective. iii. Theories of attention process. iv. Application: a) Subliminal perception b) Perceptual defense c) Extra sensory perception. 3. Memory I: i. Memory processes: a) Encoding. b) Storage. c) Retrieval. Credit 1
Credit 11/2
Credit 11/2
ii.
iii. iv.
v.
Stages of memory: a) Sensory memory. b) Short-term memory (STM) c) Long-term memory (LTM). Episodic & Semantic memory. Theories of forgetting: a) Interference. b) Decay. c) Retrieval. Application: -Memory distortion
Source Books:1. Stenberg, R. J. (2007). Cognitive Psychology. Australia: Thompson Wadsowrth. 2. Solso, R.L. (2004). Cognitive Psychology (6th ed). Delhi: Pearson Education. 3. Matlin, M. (1994). Cognition. Prism India Books. 4. Galloti, K.M.(2004). Cognitive Psychology In and Out of Laboratory. USA: Thomson Wadesworth. 5. Kellogg, R. T. (2007). Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology. N. D. Sage Publications.Wade, C. and Tavris, C. (2007). Psychology. Pearson Education.
Reference Books: 1. Best, J. B. (1999). Cognitive Psychology. USA: Wadsworth Publishing Co. 2. Gunther, R. K. (1998). Human Cognition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. 3. Kalpan, S. & Kalpan, R. (1982)Cognition & Environment. N.Y.:Praeger Publishers. 4. Flavell, J. H. (1985). Cognitive Development. (2 nd ed). N.J.: Prentice-Hall. 5. Reed, S. K. (1998). Cognition: Theory and Application (3rd ed). California Books/Cole Pub. Company. 6. Borude, R.R. Bodhanik Manasashastra. Chhaya Prakashan. 7. Cohen, G. (1983). Psychology of Cognition (2nd ed). London: Academic Press. 8. Desai, B. & Abhyankar, S.C. (2007).Prayogik Manasashastra and Sanshodhan Paddhati. Pune: Narendra Prakashan.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus for M.A. PSY 202: - FOUNDETION OF BEHAVIORIAL RESEARCH & STATISTICS With effective from 2009-10. (Distribution- Research Methods & Theory of Statistics 15 Marks. - Statistics 15 Marks.) Semester - I Marks-Theory 30 Internal 20 Objectives: 1. To acquaint the student and make them understand the different statistical methods with their uses and interpretations. 2. To develop computational skills in students and enable them to analyze the data practical, project work, and dissertation.
1. Problem, Hypothesis and Variables: i. Meaning & characteristics of a problem ii. Sources of stating a problem iii. Important consideration in selecting a problem iv. Types of problem v. Meaning & characteristics of a good hypothesis vi. Formulating hypothesis vii. Ways of stating a hypothesis viii. Meaning & types of variables ix. Important consideration in selecting of variables x. Techniques of controlling extraneous variables xi. Techniques of experimental manipulation of variables 2. Reviewing the literature: i. Purpose of the review ii. Source of review iii. Preparation of index card for reviewing and abstracting
Credit 1
Credit 1
3. Normal Distribution: Credit 1 i. What is Normal Curve? a. In terms of skew ness b. In terms of kurtosis ii. Law of Probability iii. Characteristics of NPC iv. Application of NPC a. To determine the percentage of cases within given limits b. To find the limits, which include a given percentage of cases c. To determine the difficulty level of test items d. To compare two distributions, when theory are overlapped
Credit 1 The concept & meaning of correlations Pearsons product-moment correlation Biserial & point-biserial correlation Tetra choric & phi-coefficient Partial & multiple correlations a. Need & importance of partial i. Computation of partial correlation ii. Application of partial correlation b. Need and importance of multiple correlations i. Computation of multiple correlations ii. Characteristics of multiple correlations iii. Significant application of multiple correlations
Source Books: 1. Singh, A. K.(2006). Tests Measurement & Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences. (5th ed). Patna: Bharti Bhavan. 2. McBurry, D. H. (2002).Research Methods. USA: Wordsworth, Thompson. 3. Karlinger, F. N. (1994).Fundamentals of Behavioural Research. (3rd ed). 4. Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmiester, E. B. (1997). Research Methods in Psychology (4th ed) 5. Zechmiester, J. S. Zechmiester, E. B.& Shaughnessy, J.J. (2001). Essenitials of Research Methods in Psychology. 6. Broota, K. D. (1989). Experimental Design in Behavioural Research. New Delhi: Wiley Estern Ltd. 7. Mangal, S. K. (2002) Statistics in Psychology and Education (2 ed ). New Delhi: Prentice - Hall 8. Robinson, P. W. (1976). Fundamentals of Experimental Psychology. Prentice-hall
Reference Books: 1. Borude, R. R. (2005). Sanshodhan Paddhatishastra. Pune: Pune Vidyarthi Grhua. 2. Desai, B. & AbhyanKar, S. C. (2007). Prayogic Manasashastra and Sanshodhan Paddhati. Pune: Narendra Prakashan. 3. Kothari, C. R. (1985). Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus for M.A. PSY 203 : - PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY With effective from 2009-10. Semester-I Marks-Theory 30 Internal 20 Objectives: This course helps the students to understanding the divers psychological strategies to analysis personality. 1. Introduction: A. Evaluating Personality Theories i. What is Personality? ii. Role of Personality theory in psychology. iii. Six Approaches to Personality. iv. Personality & culture. v. The Application of Personality Theories a. Assessment b. Research c. Psychotherapy 2. The Psychoanalysis: Approach A. Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud a. The structure of personality b. The Dynamics of Personality c. Development of personality B. Analytical psychology: Carl Jung a. The structure of personality b. The Dynamics of personality c. The Development of personality Application: Psychoanalysis. C. Interpsychic Theories: Alfred Adler, Harry Stack Sullivan. 1) Alfred Adler a. Fictional finalism b. Striving For Superiority c. Inferiority feelings & compensation d. Social Interest e. Style of life f. The creative Self g. Neurosis 2) Harry Stack Sullivan a. Structure of personality b. Dynamics of personality c. Development of personality D. Ego Analytic psychology: Erikson a. Concept of the Ego b. Personality Development Application : Psychoanalytic Theory & Religion. Credit 1
Credit 11/2
3. Behaviour & Learning Theories. A. Experimental Analysis of Behaviour 1) Dollard & Miller - stimulus Response Theory a. Structure of personality b. Dynamic of personality c. Development of personality 2) B.F. Skinners Operant Conditioning a. Structure of personality b. Dynamic of personality c. Development of personality B. Social Learning Theories 1) Albert Bandura a. Four - Step model b. Mass media Aggression & Aggressive behaviour 2) Water Mischel a. Cognitive person variables b. A Consistency paradox & cognitive prototypes c. A Cognitive - Affective system Theory of Personality Application: Behaviour Modification & Self-Efficacy Therapy
Credit 11/2
Source Books: 1. Hall, C.S., Lindzey , G.& compbell , J.B.(2004) Theories of personality (4th ed) New york. John wiley & sons , Inc. 2. Barabara , E.(2006). Personality Theories (7 th ed). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company Reference Books: 1. Barger, J. M.(2004). Personality(6 th ed). USA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning 2. Hjelle, L. A. & Ziggler, D. J.(1992). Personality Theories(3rd) New York: McGrawHill,Inc. 3. Mischel, W. (1976). Introduction To Personality. USA: Holt, Rnehart & Wiston.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus for M.A.
Objectives 1. To create interest in psychological phenomenon. 2. To develop awareness of psychological of psychological tools, techniques and tests. 3. To nurture the skill of observation.
Section A: 1. Cognitive Process [any five] i. Signal Detection ROC ii. Perceptual Defense iii. Concept Formation iv. Problem Solving v. Stroop Effect in Visual Perception vi. Multiple Choice vii. Meaningfulness & Rote Learning viii. Mental Set & Perception ix. Span of Apprehension x. Illusion xi. Figure & Ground xii. Free Association xiii. Creativity Test a. Verbal b. Non-Verbal xiv. Reasoning Ability Test Credit 2
2. Memory [any five] Credit 1.5 i. STM for Digits or Letters ii. Effect of Mnemonic Strategy on Memory iii. Immediate Memory Span: Meaningful Vs Meaningless Material iv. Organization in Memory v. Memory for Unattended Material vi. Memory for Associated & Un-associated pairs of words vii. Meaningfulness & Retention viii. Zeigarnic Effect ix. Retroactive Inhibition x. Proactive Inhibition xi. Memory for Meaningful & Meaningless Stimuli xii. Degree of Learning & Recall xiii. Influence of Reaction on Recall xiv. Organizational Changes in Memory xv. Observation & Testimony
Credit 0.5
Source Books: 1. Rajamanickam, M. (2005). Experimental Psychology: With Advanced Experiments,Vol. 1 & 2. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. 2. Parameshwarn, E.G. & Rao, B. T. (1968) Manual of Experimental Psychology. Bombay: Lalvani Publishing House. 3. Mohsin, S. M. (1975). Experiments in Psychology. Orient Longman. 4. Mohanthy. Experiments in Psychology. 5. Tinker, M.A. & Russell, W. A. Introduction to Methods in experimental Psychology. Appleton Century Crofts. 6. Jalota, S (1962). Experiments in Psychology. Asia Publishing House. 7. Galloti, K. M. (2004). Cognitive Psychology In and Out of Laboratory. USA: ThomsonWadsworth.
Reference Books: 1. Baker, L. M., Weisiger, C. & Taylor, M. W. (1960). Laboratory Experiments in General Psychology. Oxferd Univ. Press. 2. Berkowitz, L. (1974).Advanced Experimental Social Psychology. Academic Press. 3. Debold, R. C. (1968). Manual of Contemporary Experiments in Psychology. PrenticeHall. 4. Ferguson, E. D. (1976). Motivation: An Experimental Approach. Holt Rinechart & Winston. 5. Collins, M. & Drever, J. (1930). Experimental Psychology. London: Methun & Co.Ltd. 6. Sonodgrass, J. G., Levy-Berger, Hyden (1985).Human Experimental Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. 7. Kuppuswamy, B. (1958). Elementary Experiments in Psychology. London: Oxford University Press.
Distribution of Marks Section A Section B Total Record Seminar Procedure Viva Report Book (Internal) (Internal) 10 10 10 10 10 50
Unit
Course Code PSY 205 PSY 206 PSY 207 PSY 208
Theory Internal
COGNITIVE PROCESSES RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & STATISTICS PERSONALITY THEORIES
30
20
50
30
20
50
30
20 Practical
50
50
50
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus for M.A.
OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop insight into ones own and others behaviour and underlying mental processes. 2. To enrich students understanding of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in cognitive psychology. 4. Memory II: i. Models of memory: a) Atksion & Shiffrin. b) Craik & Lockhart. c) Tulving. ii. Semantic memory: a) Trace model. b) Network model iii. Long-term memory: a) Retrieval cues. b) Flashbulb memory. c) Constructive process in memory. d) Eyewitness testimony. e) Autobiographical memory. iv. Biological basis of memory: a) The search for engram. b) PET scan. v. Application: -Mnemonic Systems. Credit 1
5. Problem solving, creativity & decision making: i. Problem: a) Definition b) Problem solving cycle c) Types of problems d) Obstacles & aids to problem solving. ii. Problem solving approaches: a) Algorithm. b) Heuristics. iii. Creativity: a) Definition. b) Measuring creativity. c) Types of contributions. iv. Reasoning & decision making: a) Types of reasoning.
Credit 1
v.
b) Deductive & Inductive reasoning. c) Utility models of decision making. Application: -Knowledge and problem solving. Credit 1
6. Language Production: Reading Speaking, Writing: i. Process of language: a) Speech perception. b) Semantics & syntax. ii. Chomskys theory of grammar: a) Transformational Grammar. iii. Psycholinguistic aspect of language: a) Innate properties and environmental effects. b) Language-relativity hypothesis. iv. Reading: a) Perceptual span. b) Word recognition. c) Comprehension. v. Speaking: a) Selecting the context of speech. b) Speech errors. c) Gestures. d) Social context of the speech. vi. Writing: a) Comparing speaking & writing. b) Cognitive tasks involved in writing. Application: a) Language acquisition.
vii.
7. Cognitive development: i. Developmental psychology: a) Assimilation& accommodation: Piaget. b) Mind of society: Vygotsky. c) Vygotsky & Piaget. ii. Neurocognitive development: a) Early neural development. b) Environment and neural development. c) Laterization studies. iii. Cognitive development: a) Intelligence & abilities. b) Development information-Acquisition skills. c) Memory. d) Higher-order cognition in children. iv. Application: a) Prototype formation among children.
Credit 1
2. Solso, R.L. (2004). Cognitive Psychology (6th ed). Delhi: Pearson Education. 3. Matlin, M. (1994). Cognition. Prism India Books. 4. Galloti, K.M.(2004). Cognitive Psychology In and Out of Laboratory. USA: Thomson Wadesworth. 5. Kellogg, R. T. (2007). Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology. N. D. Sage Publications.Wade, C. and Tavris, C. (2007). Psychology. Pearson Education.
Reference Books: 1. Best, J. B. (1999). Cognitive Psychology. USA: Wadsworth Publishing Co. 2. Gunther, R. K. (1998). Human Cognition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. 3. Kalpan, S. & Kalpan, R. (1982)Cognition & Environment. N.Y.:Praeger Publishers. 4. Flavell, J. H. (1985). Cognitive Development. (2 nd ed). N.J.: Prentice-Hall. 5. Reed, S. K. (1998). Cognition: Theory and Application (3rd ed). California Books/Cole Pub. Company. 6. Borude, R.R. Bodhanik Manasashastra. Chhaya Prakashan. 7. Cohen, G. (1983). Psychology of Cognition (2nd ed). London: Academic Press. 8. Desai, B. & Abhyankar, S.C. (2007).Prayogik Manasashastra and Sanshodhan Paddhati. Pune: Narendra Prakashan.
2. Techniques of Observation & Data Collection: Credit 1 i. Questionnaire & schedule ii. Interview iii. Content analysis iv. Observation as a tool of data collection v. Difference between participant observation and non participant observation vi. Rating scale a. Meaning of rating scale b. Types of rating scale c. Other special types of rating scale d. Problems in obtaining effectiveness of rating scale e. Methods of improving effectiveness of rating scale f. Errors in rating g. Evaluation of rating scale
vii.
3. Regression and Prediction: i Regression a. Concept of regression lines & regression equations b. Procedure for the use of regression lines c. Error in predication d. Role of coefficient of alienations in predications ii Multiple regression & predication a. Setting up of a multiple regression equation b. Steps of formulate a regression equation c. Standard error of estimate 4. Significance of the mean: vi. Significance of difference between two independent means a. When mean is independent & N is small b. When mean is independent & N is large vii. Significance of difference between two correlate mean viii. Factors affecting on t ratio a. Number of sample element b. Value of standard deviation c. Actual difference between means d. Correlation between actual groups
Credit 1
Source Books: 1. Singh, A. K.(2006). Tests Measurement & Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences. (5 th ed). Patna: Bharti Bhavan. 2. McBurry, D. H. (2002).Research Methods. USA: Wordsworth, Thompson. 3. Karlinger, F. N. (1994).Fundamentals of Behavioural Research. (3 rd ed). 4. Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmiester, E. B. (1997). Research Methods in Psychology (4 th ed) 5. Zechmiester, J. S. Zechmiester, E. B.& Shaughnessy, J.J. (2001). Essenitials of Research Methods in Psychology. 6. Broota, K. D. (1989). Experimental Design in Behavioural Research. New Delhi: Wiley Estern Ltd. 7. Mangal, S. K. (2002) Statistics in Psychology and Education (2 ed ). New Delhi: Prentice Hall 8. Robinson, P. W. (1976). Fundamentals of Experimental Psychology. Prentice-hall Reference Books: 1. Borude, R. R. (2005). Sanshodhan Paddhatishastra. Pune: Pune Vidyarthi Grhua. 2. Desai, B. & AbhyanKar, S. C. (2007). Prayogic Manasashastra and Sanshodhan Paddhati. Pune: Narendra Prakashan. 3. Kothari, C. R. (1985). Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. PSYCHOLOGY Syllabus for M.A.
Credit 11/2
Credit 1
a. The Theory of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) 2) Aaron Beck a. The Theory Behind cognitive Therapy. Application: Cognitive Psychotherapy.
Source Books: 1. Hall, C.S., Lindzey , G.& compbell , J.B.(2004) Theories of personality (4 th ed) New york. John wiley & sons , Inc. 2. Barabara , E.(2006). Personality Theories (7 th ed). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company Reference Books: 1. Barger, J. M.(2004). Personality(6 th ed). USA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning 2. Hjelle, L. A. & Ziggler, D. J.(1992). Personality Theories(3rd) New York: McGraw-Hill,Inc. 3. Mischel, W. (1976). Introduction To Personality. USA: Holt, Rnehart & Wiston.
Objectives : 1. To create interest in psychological phenomenon. 2. To develop awareness of psychological of psychological tools, techniques and tests. 3. To nurture the skill of observation.
Section A: 1. Personality Test [any five] i. Self-report Inventory ii. Projective Test: Verbal iii. Projective Test: Pictorial iv. Interest Inventory v. Adjustment Inventory vi. Attitude/Values vii. NEO PI viii. 16 PF Questionnaire ix. High School Personality Inventory (HSPQ) x. Type A/B Behavioural Pattern Scale (ABBPS) xi. Dimensional Personality Inventory (DPI) xii. Maudsley Personality Inventory (MPI) Credit 2
2. Language, Cognitive Development & Other [any five] Credit1.5 i. Developmental Assessment ii. Cognitive Style iii. Stress / Anxiety iv. Environmental Assessment v. Achievement Test vi. Neuropsychological Assessment vii. Social Skill / Behavioural Skill viii. P.G.I. General Well Being Measure D.S.K Varma & Anita Varma ix. Depression Scale x. Becks Depression Inventory xi. Frustration Scale xii. Leadership Scale
Section B: Credit 0.5 Small Research Project: The student should complete one small research project relating to specific psychological problem under the supervision of a teacher.
Source Books: 1. Rajamanickam, M. (2005). Experimental Psychology: With Advanced Experiments,Vol. 1 & 2. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. 2. Parameshwarn, E.G. & Rao, B. T. (1968) Manual of Experimental Psychology. Bombay: Lalvani Publishing House. 3. Mohsin, S. M. (1975). Experiments in Psychology. Orient Longman. 4. Mohanthy. Experiments in Psychology. 5. Tinker, M.A. & Russell, W. A. Introduction to Methods in experimental Psychology. Appleton Century Crofts. 6. Jalota, S (1962). Experiments in Psychology. Asia Publishing House. 7. Galloti, K. M. (2004). Cognitive Psychology In and Out of Laboratory. USA: ThomsonWadsworth.
Reference Books: 1. Baker, L. M., Weisiger, C. & Taylor, M. W. (1960). Laboratory Experiments in General Psychology. Oxferd Univ. Press. 2. Berkowitz, L. (1974).Advanced Experimental Social Psychology. Academic Press. 3. Debold, R. C. (1968). Manual of Contemporary Experiments in Psychology. PrenticeHall. 4. Ferguson, E. D. (1976). Motivation: An Experimental Approach. Holt Rinechart & Winston. 5. Collins, M. & Drever, J. (1930). Experimental Psychology. London: Methun & Co.Ltd. 6. Sonodgrass, J. G., Levy-Berger, Hyden (1985).Human Experimental Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. 7. Kuppuswamy, B. (1958). Elementary Experiments in Psychology. London: Oxford University Press.
Distribution of Marks Section A Section B Total Small Record Research Procedure Viva Report Book Project (Internal) (Internal) 10 10 10 10 10 50