M.Sc. in Applied Psychology

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Advanced Research Methods

CC-APL701

Unit 1: Introduction to Research. Problem, hypothesis, variables and their operationalization. Methods of data collection: Observation, interview, questionnaire, tests and scales, nonparametric tests. Test standardization: Reliability, validity and norms,

Unit2:, Analysis of quantitate data,  experimental Design one variable, two & more 

Inferential statistics. Data analysis.

Unit3: Qualitative Research-Definition, Objectives, Difference of qualitative with quantitative research. Types: Ethnography, Narrative/Autobiography, Grounded Theory, Phenomenological, Case Study, field study

4

2

Advanced Cognitive Psychology

CC-APL702

Unit1-Different approaches of learning theories: Hull & Tolman, Hebb, Cognitive approaches in learning: Latent learning, observational learning.

Unit 2- Information Processing:-.Stanbury and Garderner Theory

Perception:-Pattern, object and face recognition 

Memory –Encoding, retrieval & storage-(LTM,STM) Procedural Memory, Working memory(Baddeley Hitch), Eye witness testimony, false memory forgetting theories

Attention: Attenuation theory, Broadbent’s Theory ,Treisman theory, Signal detection theory

Unit 3: Motivation & Emotion: Mechanism to Cognition. Intrinsic & extrinsic motivation, Attribution, Competence, Theories of emotions (valance theory) Physiological basis of motivation & Emotion.

Unit 4:Decision making, Problem solving 

4

2

3.

Quest for Self

CC-APL704

Unit 1-Introduction to Self from the experiential perspective, Concept of Self from Indian and Western perspective, Difference between Indian and Western concept of self.

Unit2:-Indian Concept of Self-Ahamkara, The Philosophy of Vedanta, The Philosophy of Navya Nyay, The GUNAS, The Upanishad-Sankhyay ,The Yoga Period and its contribution to Psychology ,The Buddhist Philosophy, concept of Stress in Indian Philosophy.

Unit 3-The western concept of self, Introduction to Self-Concept, Self-esteem, Self Determination Theory of Ryan and Deci, Reasons for Alienation and Motivation.

Unit 4-Introduction to the concept of Self-Regulation, Self-Regulation theory, Self Enhancement-technique. 

Practical

 1.Word association

2. Rorschach

3

1

4.

Biostatistics

AECC

4

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Clinical Psychology

CC-APL801

Unit 1-Classification of Psychiatric Disorders: ICD & DSM ,Factors Associated with Psychiatric Disorders & Cure (Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Prognostic Factors)

Unit2-Adult Disorder (Schizophrenia, Mood, Anxiety, Substance Abuse–Clinical picture & etiology)

Unit 3-Childhood disorder (Following ICD, Concept of Internalizing and Externalizing disorders-separation anxiety, neurosis, ADHD)

6

2

Advanced Social Psychology 

CC-APL802

Social Perception- Nonverbal Communication, Attribution, Impression formation

      2.       Social Cognition- Schemas, Heuristics, Affect & Cognition

3.       Attitudes- Formation, Attitudes and its influence on behaviour, Persuasion, Change, Cognitive Dissonance

4.       Prejudice and Discrimination

5.       Interpersonal Attraction

6.       Social Influence- Conformity, Compliance, Obedience

7.       Altruism and Aggression- causes and various hypotheses

6

3

Personality Psychology

CC-APL803

Determinants of Personality: Biological and socio-cultural approaches 

Psychoanalytic, neo-Freudian, 

Social learning Theories

Trait and type

Cognitive

Practical: Neo Fi

                 16 PF

                  TAT

3

1

4

Higher Order Statistics

DSE-APL703

Psychological scaling , purpose and methods

Sources of bias in psychological testing

Ethical issues in psychological testing

Application of factor analysis in standardization of tests – with important illustrations

Research designs: Correlational , factorial, randomized block, matched group, quasi experimental, time series design

ANOVA: Randomized and repeated

Correlational analysis : Partial, multiple and regression analysis

Factor analysis: Assumptions, methods, rotation and interpretation

Practical:

SPSS & Excel

3

1

5.

Journal Club

SEC

2

1

One month Summer Internship/Project

CC-APE901

8

2

Psychology of Health & wellbeing

CC-APE901

Unit 1-Concept of subjective well-being (Biener’s contribution), Quality of life, and Positive Psychology, Positive Psychology in management of chronic illness

Unit2-Health Psychology Aims and objectives of Health Psychology, Challenges for the future. Theories of health behavior: Attributive theory, Health Locus of Control, Health Belief   Model. Role of Behavioral factors / Life style in Disease & Disorders: CAD, HIV and Obesity.

Unit 3: Stress & coping: Concept, Definition and Sources of Stress. Stress Models: Fight or Flight, General adaptation Syndrome; Life events theory, Transactional model. Types of coping strategies & Concept of Mindfulness, Work life stress, 

     Practical:

  WHO  Quality of life ,Life event skill scale by Holmes & Rahe

  Stress &Coping 

4

2

        Elective Course ( Any one)

3

Counselling & Psychotherapy

EC-APL902

Unit-1.Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy, Counselling skills and functions of therapist. Importance and limitations

Unit-2. Different Schools of intervention- Psychoanalytic/ Psychodynamics, Rogers’s person-centered school, , Existential, Humanistic approach.

Unit 3.- Ethics in Counselling, National and international Policies & Legal aspects in Counselling

Practical:

Case Study Writing- 2(Different school)

3

1

Nature and Principles of Organizational Psychology

EC-APL911

Unit 1-Organizational Behavior: Scope and Processes; Positive Psychology at Work;

Unit2-Management Functions, Roles and Skills; Effective v/s Successful Managerial Activities

Unit3-Disciplines that Contribute to OB field; Challenges and Opportunities for OB; Foundations of Individual Behavior

Practical:

Case study-2-(Different)

3

1

                  Elective Course (Any One)

4.

Basic Psychotherapy

EC-APE903

Unit 1: Behaviour and Cognitive Behaviour Therapies: Techniques, Stages, Effectiveness, Limitations, Indications and Contraindications.

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Unit 2: Therapies: Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy , Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Psychodrama.

Family Therapy and Couples Therapy, Interpersonal therapy.

Practical: MSE, case history taking and clinical symptoms rating scale application

                          (BDI, HAM-A, HAM-D )

3

1

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Motivation and Leadership in Organization

EC-APL912

Early Theories of Motivation; Contemporary Theories of Motivation; Motivating by Job Design. The Job Characteristics Model; Employee Involvement; Using Rewards to Motivate Employees.

Leadership: Approaches and Contemporary Issues; Trait Theories, Behavior Theories of leadership; Contingency Theories: Fiedler Model and Situational Leadership Theory; Path Goal Theory; leader – Member Exchange (LMX) Theory B. Inspirational Approaches to Leadership: Charismatic Leadership; Transformational Leaders C. Authentic Leadership: Ethic and Trust are the foundation of leadership D. Contemporary Leadership Roles: Mentoring, Self-Leadership.

      Practical: based on above topics

3

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Internship

EC-APE1003

8

2.

Seminar

SEC

2

3.

Dissertation 

CC-APD1002

Dissertation

8

Elective Course ( Any one)

6

5

Psychological Interventions

EC-APL1001

Unit1-Anxiety disorders- assessment using psychometric tools, Understanding and planning psychological planning in anxiety disorders, using different approaches to treatment (CBT/ BT, IPT)

Unit2-Depressive Disorder & Suicide – assessment using psychometric tools, intervention and planning in depressive disorder (CBT/ BT, IPT, Family and couple therapy), Management of suicidal behavior.

Unit3- Childhood disorder intervention- Behavioral modification techniques

Unit4-Substance abuse- assessment, overview of different management approaches

5.

Organizational Culture

EC-APL1002

Unit-1Organizational Culture: Meaning & Definition; Related Concepts (Organizational,   Societal & Work Cultures & Organizational Climate) 

Unit2-Perspectives and Typologies of Organizational Culture ,Creating and Sustaining Culture, How Employees Learn Culture 

Unit3-Positive (OCB) and Negative Discretionary Behavior (e.g. Deviance, Theft, Aggression etc); Justice in Organization