TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

PSYCHOLOGY
CURRICULUM FOR THREE YEAR BACHELOR LEVEL

PROGRAMME IN PSYCHOLOGY

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PSYCHOLOGY SUBJECT COMMITTEE

TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, KIRTIPUR, KATHMANDU

NEPAL
Psychology
Introduction

There will be nine papers in three years. Some papers are compulsory which all psychology students
have to study and some are applied psychology which can be selected by the students according to
their interest in three different academic or professional wings. There are also three functional papers
which are equally important to psychology students as well as students of other disciplines where
knowledge of psychology is important. Within three years students with major psychology have to
complete psychology papers.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to apprise the students the knowledge on psychological science
both in academic and applied area, acquaint them with different psychological approaches in basic
psychologies. Some applied psychologies i.e. clinical counseling and organizational psychology also
equips the students with some basic skills of helping profession. Along with theories and practices,
student will also acquaint with research methods of psychology. It is expected that the course will
provide knowledge about scientist and professional approach of psychology.

The total course is divided as follow:

Course Structure

Paper Year Code. No. Title Full Marks

I 1st PSY. 311 Foundation of Psychology 100

II 2nd PSY. 312 A Community Psychology 100

2nd PSY. 312 B Psychology of Juvenile Delinquency 100

III 2nd PSY. 313 Research Methodology 100

IV 3rd PSY. 314 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 100

V 3rd PSY. 315 Abnormal Psychology 100

Paper I Psy 311 Foundation of Psychology
Nature of the course Theory + Practical Full Marks: 100
(Theory 75 + Practical 25)
Pass Marks: Theory: 27, Practical: 10
Theory Lect: 113, Pract Lect: 37

Objectives
To acquaint the students with the knowledge of psychology, the different processes used in the
psychology and the basis of human behaviour and to enable the student to know about the
psychology, the different processes used in the psychology on the basis of human behaviour.

Group A (Theory)
Unit I. Introduction to Psychology as a science 14
1. Meaning of Psychology
2. Brief historical background:
a. Greek period (Psychology as science of soul and mind)
b. Pre-modern period (Psychology as science of consciousness)
c. Modern period (Psychology as a science of behaviour)
d. Current definition (Psychology as a science of behaviour and mental process)
3. Perspectives in Psychology:
a. Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive, Socio-cultural and evolutionary
4. Scope of Psychology: Applied and Basic psychology
5. Goals of Psychology
6. Psychology and other Social Sciences (sociology and anthropology)
7. Methods in Psychology: Experimental, Observational, Survey (Interview and Questionnaire),
and Case Study method.

Unit II. Biological basis of behaviour 14

1. The Nervous System
a. Neurons: Structure, types, functions, Neurotransmitter related behaviour
b. Division of nervous system
i. Central Nervous System: Structure and functions
ii. Peripheral Nervous System: Structure and functions
2. The Endocrine System and related behaviour:
a. Pituitary gland d. Thyroid gland
b. Adrenal gland e. Parathyroid gland
c. Gonads gland f. Pineal gland

Unit III. Sensation and Perception 22

1. Brief introduction to sensory process
2. Definition and characteristics of perception
3. Factors influencing perception and attention
4. Perceptual organization
a. Form perception: Figure and ground and laws of grouping
b. Perceptual constancies
c. Perception of depth and distance
 5. Perceptual illusion
6. Social perception

Unit IV. Motivation and Emotion 14

Motivation and Behaviour

1. Definition, characteristics and importance of motivation
2. Motivational Cycle: Need, Drive, Incentive and Reward
3. Classification of Motives:
a. Physiological
i. Hunger, thirst, Sleep and Sex
ii. Drive theory of motivation
b. Psychological
i. Affiliation, achievement, approval
ii. Maslow hierarchy of motives
4. Theories
a. Instinct theory of motivation
b. Cognitive theory of motivation

Emotion and Behaviour

1. Definition, characteristics and importance of emotion
2. Physiology of emotion
3. Cognitive and behavioural changes in emotional states
4. Types of emotions: primary (happiness, sad, anger, fear, surprise and disgust) and
secondary
5. Theories of emotion:
c. James Lange Theory
d. Cannon-Bard Theory
e. Schacher-Singer Theory
6. Relationship between emotion and motivation
7. Emotional intelligence

Unit V. Learning 8
1. Definition, nature, characteristics, importance of learning
2. Instinct, maturation and learning
3. Factors affecting learning
4. Theories of learning
a. Classical Conditioning
b. Operant Conditioning
c. Cognitive learning
i. Social learning
ii. Insight learning
5. Application of learning theories
6. Transfer of training
a. Positive, negative, zero

Unit VII. Memory 10

Memory
1. Definition, nature, characteristics, importance of memory
 2. Processes of Memory
a. Encoding
b. Storage
c. Retrieval
3. Stages of Memory
a. Sensory
b. Short term memory
c. Long term memory
4. Types of memory
a. Explicit memory
b. Implicit memory

Forgetting
1. Definition and nature of forgetting
2. Causes of forgetting: Trace decay, Interference, reconstruction, motivated forgetting,
Amnesia
Techniques of improving memory

Unit VIII. Thinking and Problem Solving 8

1. Definition, nature, characteristics, importance of thinking
2. Role of concept, images and symbols in thinking
3. Concept formation: Process and types of concept
4. Types of thinking
a. Creative thinking
i. Stages of creative thinking
b. Critical thinking
c. Problem solving thinking
i. Stages of problem solving thinking
ii. Role of habit and mental set in problem solving thinking
d. Autistic thinking

Unit IX. Intelligence 10

1. Definition, nature and importance of intelligence
2. Determinants of intelligence
a. Heredity
b. Environment
3. Factors affecting intelligence
a. Education, urban/rural, economic condition
4. Types of intelligence: General intelligence and specific intelligence
5. Measurement of intelligence:
a. Concept of I.Q. b. Wechsler’s test c. Standfort Binet’s test
6. Types of intelligence tests:
a. Verbal and performance tests
b. Group and individual tests
7. Individual differences in intelligence:
a. Mental retardation b. Mentally gifted

Unit X. Personality 10
1. Definition, nature and importance of personality
2. Determinants of personality
 a. Heredity b. Environment c. Situation
3. Approaches to personality:
a. Traits approach of Allport, Cattle, Eysenk,
 (Big Five Model)
b. Types (Kreschmer, Sheldon, C.G. Jung, Vedic)
4. Personality Assessment
a. Interview Method
b. Observational Method
c. Projective tests
 Thematic Apperception Test
 Rorschach Inkblot Test
 WAT, Sentence Completion Test
 Objective Tests (MMPI, 16PF, CPI, MBTI)

Group B – Practical
1. Maze Learning
2. Paired association learning
3. Retroactive inhibition
4. Physical change in emotion
5. Knowledge of result in performance

Textbook
Feldman, R.S., (2003) Understanding Psychology, 5th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill Publication

Recommended Books
1. Lahey, B.B., Psychology-An Introduction, Tata McGraw Hill Publication
2. Morgan C.T., King, R.A., Weisz, J.R., Schopler, J. Introduction to Psychology, Latest edition.
3. Baron, R.A. (2003). Psychology. 6th Edition. Prentice-Hall of India.

Psy 312 COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

Nature of course: Theory and Practical Paper II

Full Marks: 100
Theory: 75 + Practical: 25
Pass Marks: Theory 27, Pract 10
Theory Lect: 113 + Pract Lect: 37

Objective
To orient students to the concept and historical foundations community psychology and present the
relevance of community psychology for addressing major social problems and to provide students
with practical field experiences relating to community psychology.

Group – A (Theory)
Unit 1 Introduction 10
 a. Meaning and definition of community psychology
b. Philosophy and goals of community psychology
c. Principles of community psychology
d. Field of community psychology
e. Brief historical background of community psychology and factors of emergence of
community psychology

Unit 2 Concept of Community 10

a. Origin of human communities
b. Process of community formation
c. Types of communities – Urban and Rural – characteristics of urban and rural communities,
differences between urban and rural communities
d. Factors of community identification – religion, class, occupation, traditions, customs and
practices of communities

Unit 3 Different aspects of Community 23

a. Social and cultural aspects of community

i. Social institutions: cooperatives, youth clubs and voluntary organizations
ii. Community organizations: nature, size, structure, membership, role of members,
efficacy and participation
i. Leadership: Nature, style and its impact on community behavior
ii. Social change: concept of social change, need for social change, psycho-social factors
influencing social changes
b. Environmental aspect of community
i. Concept, Types of environment – physical, social and psychological, Perception of
physical environment, Evaluation of physical environment.
ii. Impacts of physical environment on individual behaviors
iii. Impacts of social environment on individual behavior
iv. Impacts of psychological environment on individual behaviors

Unit 4 Behavioral dimension of community 10

a. Motivational pattern in community behavior – need of affiliation, need of power and need for
achievement, interaction pattern and interpersonal relations
b. Dynamics of group behavior . Various aspects of dynamics of behavior – beliefs, attitudes,
values and superstition

Unit 5 Problem groups in community 30

a. Social deviants – Concept of social deviants, Varieties of social deviants – criminals,

delinquents, prostitutes, drug addicts, alcoholics. Programs for managing social deviants in
Nepal.
b. Handicapped groups – Concept of handicapness, handicapped groups – aged, orphans,
widows, physical handicapness, mentally handicapness
c. Social problems – Concept. Various forms of social problems – social conflicts, prejudices
and discrimination: racial, religious, caste, language, dowry, divorce, bonded labor, beggary,
poverty groups, political factions, migrants, displaced groups and homelessness problems.
Social problems in the Nepalese context
Unit 6 Managing Community Welfare 10

a. Concept and emergence of community welfare practices

b. Areas of community welfare
c. Preventive health care – physical and mental
d. Community education as a form of community welfare, types of community education –
formal, non-formal, adult and vocational
e. Community welfare programs and practices in Nepal

Unit 7 Crisis management 20

a. Concept of crisis. Forms of crisis – i) Natural disaster – meaning, forms of natural disaster:
flood, fires, droughts and famine. ii) Social / communal problems / disasters – meaning,
forms of social disaster: strikes and agitations. iii) Health related disasters – meaning and
forms of health related disasters
b. Concept of crisis management. Crisis management – i) natural disasters: awareness, training
and evaluation. ii) Social disasters: awareness, training and evaluation. iii) Management
programs for health emergency services, “telephone hot line.”

Group B (Project Work) 37 hrs

Project work – To facilitate the development of critical thinking skills and their application to issues
in community psychology the students will be required to write a project paper. This paper should be
at least 10 pages but no longer than 15 pages following the APA format. At the end of the academic
year, they should submit the completed report to the Department before the onset of theory
examination.

Text Book:
Duffy, K.G. and Wong, F.Y. (1996). Community Psychology. Allyn and Bacon

References:

1. Korchin, S.J. (1999). Modern Clinical Psychology. New Delhi: CBS Publishers &
Distributers.
2. Kuppuswamy B., Elements of Social Psychology. Latest edition.
3. Bidhyabhushan and Sachadeva (…..) An introduction to Sociology. Latest edition.
4. Rao, S. (2001). Primary Principles of Sociology. New Delhi: S. Chand & Co…
5. Veich, R. & Arkkelin, D. (1995). Environmental Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Approach.
New Jersy : Prentice-Hall.

In addition,

6. It may be useful to use Internet search engines to locate information on various topics
pertaining to community psychology.
7. It may also be useful to consult the journals on community psychology.
Psy 312 B Psychology of Juvenile Delinquency
Nature of course: Theory and Practical Paper II
Full Marks: 100
Theory: 75 + Practical: 25
Pass Marks: Theory 27, Pract: 10
Theory Lect: 113 + Pract Lect: 37

Objectives
At the end of this course, students should be able to: a. Have knowledge on development tasks,
challenges and hazards of childhood and adolescence period; b. Have knowledge on socialization
and its factors; c. Understand childhood deviant behavior; d. Develop skill to interpret the national
and international law on juvenile justice; e. Acquire basic knowledge on correctional measures in
Juvenile settings

Section A – Theory
Unit I Child and Adolescence Development 20

a. Concept, Scope and importance of child psychology

b. Stages of child development – prenatal, infancy, babyhood,
 Childhood – early childhood and late childhood, puberty and adolescence (with emphasis on
late childhood and adolescence).
Characteristics of late childhood and adolescence periods.
c. Developmental tasks – concept, factors and hazards.
Developmental tasks of late childhood and adolescence.
d. Developmental hazards during late childhood and adolescence.
e. Developmental theories – Eric Erickson’ Psycho-social theory, Jean Plaget’s Cognitive
theory, Lawrence kohlberg’s theory of moral development.
f. Socialization – concept, Factors of socialization – child rearing practices, parenting styles,
authoritative and democratic home environment, caste and ethnicity. Socialization patterns in
Nepalese context.

Unit II Childhood and Deviant Behavior 28

a. Definition of deviant behavior in childhood.
b. Causes of deviant behavior – biological, psychological and socio-culture.
c. Types of deviant behavior-
i. Externalization – Concept and causes of ADHD, ODD and CD
ii. Internalization – Concept and causes of social anxiety, depression and separation
anxiety.
d. Situation of children in Nepal – psycho-social problems, substance dependency (drugs,
alcohol and glue), internal displacement, street children, child abuse etc.)
e. Theoretical explanation of childhood deviant behavior
i. Psycho-social model
ii. Biological model
iii. Behavioral model

Unit III Juvenile Justice System in Nepal and in global context 33

1. Child right and juvenile justice

a. General knowledge on basic child rights
b. Best interest of child
c. Right to live
d. Right to development
e. Right to participation
f. Right to protection
2. Juvenile justice system
a. Police system
b. Juvenile detention centre / interrogation centre
c. Child friendship and gender friendship
d. Community police service
e. Public prosecutor system
f. Child statement and public prosecution
g. Judicial system
h. Child friendly room and court process

Unit IV Correctional measures in Juvenile settings 32

I. The development of Juvenile Correction Home

II. Child Correction Home and Child Service Center
III. Psychosocial intervention
 a. Skills necessary for psychosocial intervention
b. Assessment – interview and tests
c. Psychosocial intervention (care, support and counseling)
 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
 Life-skill development
 Re-socialization
 Counseling
d. Report Writing
 Case Management
 Role and Importance of Child Correction Center

Section B – Practical 37 hrs

1. Field Visits to Juvenile court and Child Correction Centers

2. The students have to prepare and submit reports on
a. Juvenile Court visit
b. Child Correction Centers visit
3. Prepare report on cases of community works / I / NGO GO on issues of child right.

References:

1. Hurlock, Elizabeth B. (1981) Developmental Psychology: A Lifespan Approach, fifth

edition. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
2. Berk, Laura, E. (2002). Child Development, Sixth edition, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
3. Papaliya, Diane E., Olds, Sally W., Feldman, Ruth D. (2004). Human Development, Ninth
edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition.
4. Santrock, John W. (2007). A Topical Approach to Life-Span Approach, Third edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill Edition.
5. Newman, Barbara, M., Newman Philip R. (1991). Development through life – A
psychosocial Approach, fifth edition, Brooks / Cole Publishing Company, California.
6. Coleman, James D. Abnormal Psychology and Modern life, Latest edition, D.B.
Taraporevala Sons and Co.
7. Comer, Ronald J. (2004). Abnormal Psychology, Catherine Woods, USA.
8. Martin Gus (2005). Juvenile Justice: Process and System. Sage Publication, USA.
9. International Law on Child rights and Juvenile Justice
 UN Convention on Rights of the child, 1989, Article-37, 39, 40.
10. National Law on Juvenile Justice:
 Children’s Act 1991 – Section 11, 20, 55
 Children’s Regulation 2051 B.S.
 Juvenile Justice Regulation 2063 B.S.
 National Policy (Children’s Section in 10th 5 year plan and
 National Plan of Action 2004 to 2014
 Child Correction Home Regulation
11. International Directives on Juvenile Justice
 United National Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice
(The Beijing Rules) 1985.
  United Nationals Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyardh
Guide lines)1990.
 United Nationals Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived for Their Liberty: 14
Dec 1990
 United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for Non – Custodial Measures (The Tokyo
Rules) 14 Sept. 1990.

Other materials

CeLLRd, (2005) Juvenile Justice System in Nepal, Kathmandu: CeLLRd.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Psy 313 Paper – III
Nature of the course Theory + Practical Full Marks: 100
(Theory 75 + Practical 25)
Pass Marks: Theory: 27, Pract: 10
Theory Lect: 113, Pract Lect: 37

Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide students with fundamental skills required to carry out basic
empirical research.

Group A (Theory)
Unit 1. Introduction to the Scientific Method 10
The Scientific Research – Concept, Objectives of Psychological research, Types of
Research in Science – Basic and Applied, Steps in Scientific Research.
Unit 2. Basic Concepts in Scientific Research 15
Concepts, Problems, Objectives, Hypothesis, Variable and its types, Operational
definition, Literature review, Ethics in psychological research, Ethnocentrism,
Experimenter’s bias.
Unit 3. Sampling 10
Meaning, Types – Probability sampling and Non-Probability sampling (concept and
types). Uses and limitations of probability and non-probability sampling methods.
Unit 4. Data Collection Techniques 40
a. Data – Concept, Types – Primary and Secondary data, Quantitative and Quantitative
data, Differences between quantitative and quantitative data.
b. Data Collection Methods – Concept, Types –
i. Experimental Method
ii. Observational Method – naturalistic, structured and unstructured
iii. Survey – questionnaire and interview
iv. Case study
v. Focus Group Discussion
c. Triangulation in research – Concept, Types of triangulation – Data Triangulation,
Investigator Triangulation, Theory Triangulation, Interdisciplinary Triangulation and
Methodological triangulation
Unit 5. Statistical Procedures 23
a. Frequency Distribution
b. Measures of Central Tendency
c. Measures of Variability
d. Graphs – Polygon, Histogram, Bar diagram and Pie chart
e. Test of Significance – Chi-square test, t-test, Correlation
American Psychological Association (APA) formal of research report
Unit 6. Critically Evaluating a Study 8
Critically review any one of the following:
a. Measuring Masculinity and Femininity (Human Diversity)
Bem, S. L. (1974). The measurement of psychological androgyny in (Eds.)
Banyard, P. & Grayson, A. (1996, 2000) Introducing Psychological Research. Palgrave
–Macmillan, page 154 – 158
b. Talking to Animals (Comparative Psychology)
Gardner, R. A. &Gardner, B. T. (1969), Teaching sign Language to a Chimpanzee in
ibid, page 92 – 95
c. The Robber’s Cave (Social Interaction)
Sherif, M. (1956). Experiments in group conflict in ibid, page 52 – 58
d. Walking off a Cliff (Perception)
Gibson, E. J. & Walk, R. D. (1960). The ‘visual cliff’ in ibid page 313 – 316
e. Emotional deprivation (Developmental Psychology)
Koluchova, J. (1972). Severe deprivation in twins: A case study, in ibid, page 225 -227

Group B (Project Work) 37 hrs

The students are required to conduct a mini research on a topic of his/her interest, determine the
method of data collection, collect and analyze data, prepare and submit report to the Department.

Text Books
1. Mohsin, S. M., 1984. Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, Orient Longman
 2. Heiman, G. R. (2002). Research Methods in Psychology. 3rd ed. Hougton Miffin Co.

References
1. Bowling, A. (1997). Research Methods in Health Sciences: Investing Health and Health
Services. Open University Press.
2. Banyard, P. & Grayson A. (2000). Introducing Psychological Research. Palgrave Macmillan.
3. Kerlinger, F. N. (1973). Foundation of Behavioral Research. Holt, Rinehart & Winston, New
York.
4. Krishnaswami, O. R. & Ranganatham (2005). Methodology of Research in Social Science.
Himalaya Publishing House
5. Rosnow, R. L. & Rosenthal, R. (1999). Beginning Behavioral Research . 3rd edition, Prentice
Hall.
6. Singh, M. L. (2000). Understanding Research Methodology.

INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Psy 314 Paper IV

Nature of the course Theory + Practical Full Marks: 100

(Theory 75 + Practical 25)
Pass Marks: Theory: 27, Pract: 10
Theory Lect: 113, Pract Lect: 37
Objectives
After the completion of this course, the students will be able to identify human problems faced in the
industries and organizations, to analyze their causes and find out solutions to those problems.

Group – A (Theory)
Unit I Introduction

Concept, field and brief introduction of industrial and organizational psychology.

Unit II Personal Selection

a. Personal selection procedure: Paper-Pencil tests, Biographical tests, interviews.

b. Psychological testings: Personality tests, Aptitude tests, Intelligence tests, Emotional
intelligence (E.Q.)
c. Personal selection in the Nepalese context: Public Service
d. Personal selection procedures (Consult A-Level)

Unit III Performance Appraisal

a. Job analysis, Job analysis technoiques: Critical incidence, Checklists, graphic rating,
Employee comparison method
b. Job evaluation: Concept, Differences between job analysis and job evaluation.
Unit IV Personnel Training

Methods and techniques (on-the-job and off-the-job training)

Unit V Work Motivation

a. Concept
b. Theories: Need theories, Expectancy theories, Equity theory, Goal setting theories and
Reinforcement theories.
c. Motivation and performance

Unit VI Leadership

a. Concept
b. Theories: Trait theories, Behavior theories, Contingency theories (Fielder theory, Path-
goal theory and Hersey and Blankald), New theories (Carishmatic, Transactional versus
transformational leaders).

Unit VII Communication

a. Concept
b. Process of communication, Formal and Informal communication (Grapevine).
c. Communication system
d. Cross-cultural communication

Unit VIII Work Attitude and Quality of Working Life

a. Concept of work attitude, Dimensions: Job involvement, Work involvement and

organizational commitment.

Relationship between job satisfaction and job behavior:

i. Absenteeism
ii. Turnover
iii. Productivity
b. Work Stress: Concept, causes and consequences
c. Quality of working life (QWL), Relationship between job satisfaction and life
satisfaction
d. Work Condition: Physical conditions of work place.

Group B (Project Work) 37 hrs

Project work – To facilitate the development of critical thinking skills and their application to issues
in community psychology the students will be required to write a project paper. This paper should be
at least 10 pages but no longer than 15 pages following the APA format. At the end of the academic
year, they should submit the completed report to the Department before the onset of theory
examination.

Text Books
Tiffin, J. and McCormic, E.J. (Latest edition) Industrial and Organizational Psychology

References
1. Blum and Naylor (Latest edition) Industrial Psychology.
2. Frank E. Soal and Patrick A. Knight (Latest edition).
Industrial / Organizational Psychology-Science and Practice, Second Edition.
3. Mucninsky, Paul M. (1990). Psychology Applied at Work. Fourth Edition.
4. Schultz and Schultz (Latest edition) Psychology and Work, Pearson Education.

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Psy 315 Paper V

Nature of course: Theory and Practical Full Marks: 100

Theory: 75 + Practical: 25
Pass Marks: Theory 27, Pract: 10
Theory Lect: 113 + Pract Lect: 37

Objectives
The course, when completed will enable the students to identify the disorder entity and the
behavioral symptoms, infer the factors which have contributed to the development of the disorders
and guide students the treatment procedure in seeking appropriate help.

Group – A (Theory)
Unit I Introduction 8

1. Concept, history, recent developments in abnormal psychology

2. Classification: the multi axial approach, ICD-10, DSM-IV

Unit II Approaches to study psychopathology 12

1. Biological approaches: neuro-physiological, neuro-chemical and genetic

2. Psychosocial approaches: psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive, sociocultural.

Unit III Neuroses: nature, cause, symptoms and treatment 18

1. Anxiety disorder
2. Generalized anxiety disorder
3. Panic disorder
4. Obsessive compulsive disorder
5. Phobia
6. Post traumatic stress disorder

Unit IV Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders: causes, symptoms and treatment 18

 1. Conversion disorders
2. Somatization disorders
3. Hypochonariasis
4. Dissociative amnesia and fugue
5. Depersonalization disorder
6. Dissociative identity disorder

Unit V Mood disorders: nature, causes, symptoms and treatment 10

1. Depressive disorder
2. Bipolar disorders

Unit VI Psychoses: nature, causes, symptoms and treatment 15

1. Schizophrenia and sub types

2. Other psychotic disorder

Unit VII Substance related disorders: theories and treatment 15

1. Depressants
2. Stimulants
3. Hallucinogens

Unit VIII Eating disorders: causes, symptoms and treatment 7

1. Bulimia Nervosa
2. Anorexia Nervosa

Unit IX Developmental disorder: cause, symptoms and treatment 10

1. Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder

2. Autism, dyslexia, speech disorders
3. Learning disabilities
4. Mental retardation

Group – B (Practical)
Name of the experiments

1. Adjustment inventory - AISC

2. Case history
3. Assessing Phobia - Any test of phobia
4. Personality testing - 16 PF, projective tests
5. Intelligence testing - WAIS

Text Books
1. Carson, Robert C., Butcher, James, N., Mineka, S., & Hooley, Jill M., (2007). Abnormal
Psychology (13th ed). Pearson Education, India.
2. Sarason, Irwin G., & Sarason, Barbara R., (2002). Abnormal Psychology. Pearson Education,
India.

References
1. Coleman, James D. (Latest edition) Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life. D. B.
Taraporevala Sons & CO.
2. Comer, Ronald J. (2004). Abnormal Psychology. Catherine Woods. USA.
3. Rage J. D. (Latest edition). Abnormal Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill.
4. American Psychiatrist Association (1994). Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders. Washington: APA Author.
5. World Health Organization (1992). The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural
Disorders. Geneva: WHO Author.