Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course will give you an opportunity to flavor the field of psychology and this introductory course encompasses basic concepts of psychology concepts like learning memorizing retention emotions and process of thinking will be discussed. Issues like what is normal and what is abnormal behavior the interventions used for treating psychological problems along with an overview of the main and popular areas of psychology will also be tackled. The main focus of the course will be on introducing essential terminology theories themes concepts and trends relevant to modern day psychology. Practical application of knowledge besides knowhow of theoretical constructs will be encouraged. How to relate learned psychological concepts to every day life is an essential component of this course.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the course you should be able to
- Explain and use basic terminologies of psychology.
- Describe and identify the various applications of the discipline as well as its scientific nature.
- Identify situations where psychological intervention may be required.
- Choose areas of their interest for higher academic qualification in future.
- Gain insight into human behavior and into ones own personality or personal relationships.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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2
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HISTORICAL ROOTS OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY
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Week 02
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4
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PERSPECTIVE/MODEL/APPROACH
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5
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THE PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACH/ MODEL
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Week 03
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7
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THE HUMANISTIC APPROACH AND THE COGNITIVE APPROACH
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8
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RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (I)
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9
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RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (II)
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Week 04
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10
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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATURE NURTURE ISSUE
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GDB 1
Week 05
Quiz 1
Week 06
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16
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HEARING (AUDITION) AND BALANCE
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Quiz 2
Week 07
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19
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ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Quiz 3
Week 08
Week 09
Mid-Term Examination
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26
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SECONDARY/ LEARNT/ PSYCHOLOGICAL MOTIVES
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Week 10
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29
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COGNITION AND THINKING
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30
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THINKING, REASONING, PROBLEM- SOLVING AND CREATIVITY
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Week 11
Week 12
Quiz 4
Week 13
Quiz 5
Week 14
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40
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POPULAR AREAS OF PSYCHOLOGY
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42
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INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
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Week 15
Final Term Examination
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