File1 Applied Psychology
File1 Applied Psychology
File1 Applied Psychology
COURSE CONTENTS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2011-2012 onwards)
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
DELHI - 110007
University of Delhi
Course: B.A. (Hons.) Applied Psychology
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SEMESTER BASED UNDER-GRADUATE HONOURS COURSES
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COURSE DETAILS
SEMESTER –I
UNIT I:
(a) Nature of Psychology - Definition
(b) Scientific Method, Historical Development and Current Status, Psychology in
India. Biological Basis – Neuron, Structure and Function of Nervous System,
Application
UNIT II: Attention & Perception - Nature, Selective and Divided Attention,
Recognition, Perceptual Constancies, Application
Reading List:
Atkinson, R. L., Atkinson, R. C., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J. & Hilgard, E. R. (1990).
Introduction to Psychology. New York: H. B. J. Inc.
Ciccarelli,S. K., Meyer, G. E. & Misra, G. (2010). Psychology: South Asian Edition.
New Delhi: Pearson Education.
Passer, M.W. & Smith, R.E. (2010). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour.
New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill
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Paper 2: Research Methodology & Statistics- I
Questions will not be asked based on specific formula Use of calculators allowed
UNIT I:
Tools of data collection: experimental method, survey method (questionnaire
& structured interview), observation method, case study method, Ex-post facto
studies.
UNIT II:
Test standardization: item analysis, reliability, validity, norms.
UNIT III:
Levels of measurement
Measures of central tendency
Measures of dispersion
Derived scores (only theoretical inputs)
Normal distribution: nature & properties, finding areas when the score is
known, finding the scores when the area is known
UNIT IV:
Correlation: a matter of direction, a matter of degree, formulas for Pearson’s
coefficient correlation, factors effecting correlation coefficient.
Reading List:
Aron, A., Aron, E.N., & Coups, E.J. (2007).Statistics for Psychology. (4thEd.) India:
Pearson Education, Prentice Hall.
King, B.M. & Minium, E.W. (2007).Statistical Reasoning in the Behavioral Sciences.
(5th Ed.) USA: John Wiley.
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Paper 3: Practicum based on Papers 1 and 2
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Paper 4
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SEMESTER-II
Atkinson, R. L., Atkinson, R. C., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J. & Hilgard, E. R. (1990).
Introduction to Psychology. New York: H. B. J. Inc.
Ciccarelli,S. K., Meyer, G. E. & Misra, G. (2010). Psychology: South Asian Edition.
New Delhi: Pearson Education.
Passer, M.W. & Smith, R.E. (2010). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour.
New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill
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Paper 6: Research Methodology & Statistics- II
UNIT I:
Sampling
Probability: simple random, stratified & cluster
Non- probability: accidental, quota, purposive
UNIT II:
Qualitative research: define, differentiate from quantitative research
Scale construction: Likert, Thurstone, Guttman & semantic differential.
UNIT III:
Hypothesis testing: single & double (dependent & independent) means Z and
student’s t.
Type I & II errors, power of a test
UNIT IV:
Hypothesis testing for more than two means: one way ANOVA
Introduction to non parametrics: Chi square.
Reading List:
Aron, A., Aron, E.N., & Coups, E.J. (2007).Statistics for Psychology. (4thEd.) India:
Pearson Education, Prentice Hall.
King, B.M. & Minium, E.W. (2007).Statistical Reasoning in the Behavioral Sciences.
(5th Ed.) USA: John Wiley.
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Paper 7: Practicum based on Paper 4
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Paper 8
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SEMESTER –III
UNIT I: Introduction to the field of Social Psychology & Applied Social Psychology
Definitions, historical roots, theories, Indian scenario.
Reading List:
Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D. and Akert, R.M. (2010). Social Psychology (7th ed.).
Boston: Prentice Hall.
Myers, D.G. (2005). Social Psychology (8th ed.). New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill Pub.
Co. Ltd.
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Paper 10: Practicum based on Paper 7
Unit I: One experiment to be conducted based on the classic study of any social processes.
2. Attitude
Unit III: Understanding of social problem in India – using case studies & audio usual
aids- (any one)
‐ Problem of violence in India
‐ Poverty
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Paper 11
Concurrent - Interdisciplinary
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SEMESTER-IV
Reading List:
Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D. and Akert, R.M. (2010). Social Psychology (7th ed.).
Boston: Prentice Hall.
Myers, D.G. (2005). Social Psychology (8th ed.). New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill Pub.
Co. Ltd.
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Paper 13: Communication Skills
Reading List:
Trenholm, S. & Jensen, A. (2008). Interpersonal Communication, 6th Ed. New York:
Oxford University Press.
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Paper14: Practicum based on Paper 10
Three practicals to be done in all, two from I and one from II.
II- One detailed practicum in the field from Unit 4 of Communication Skills that
is, Significance of Communication Skills in the areas of interpersonal
relationship, group performance, media and health promotion.
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Paper 15
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SEMESTER-V
UNIT I:
Introduction to counselling psychology: Historical development
Definitions and goals
Counselling and psychotherapies (similarities and differences)
Ethical considerations
Future trends
UNIT IV:
Reading List:
Nelson, J. (1982). Theory and Practice of Counselling Psychology. New York: Holt
Rinehart & Winston.
Udupa, K. N. (1985). Stress and its Management by Yoga. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi
Das.
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Paper 17: Clinical Psychology-I
Reading List:
Alloy, L.B., Riskino, J.H. and Manos, M.I. (2006). Abnormal Psychology; Current
Perspectives. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
Barlow, D.H. & Durand, V.M. (2010). Textbook of Abnormal Psychology. New
Delhi: Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.
Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S & Hooly, J. M. (2007). Abnormal Psychology,
13th Ed. New Delhi: Pearson.
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Paper 18: Practicum based on Paper 12
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SEMESTER VI
Paper 19: Optional Papers
Reading List:
Alloy, L.B., Riskino, J.H. and Manos, M.I. (2006). Abnormal Psychology; Current
Perspectives. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
Barlow, D.H. & Durand, V.M. (2010). Textbook of Abnormal Psychology. New
Delhi: Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.
b) Organizational behaviour
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New Design Options
Reading List:
Greenberg, J. & Baron, R.A. (2007). Behaviour in Organizations (9th Ed.). India:
Dorling Kindersley.
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c) Applying Developmental Themes to Human Life Span
UNIT II: Physical development (growth and maturation) and Cognitive development
(Piaget and Vygotsky) across the life-span; Language development
UNIT III: Emotional and social development across the life-span: Development of
emotions, temperament, attachment, peer relations, Moral development
Reading List:
Berk, L. E. (2010). Child Development (8th Ed.). New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
Papalia, D. E., Olds, S.W. & Feldman, R.D. (2006). Human development (9th Ed.).
New Delhi: McGraw Hill.
Santrock, J. W. (2008). Child Development (11th Ed.). New Delhi: McGraw Hill.
d) Psychology of Advertising
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UNIT III: Introduction to advertising: definition, types
Reading List:
Berko, Wolvin and Wolvin (2000). Communicating: A social and career focus. New
York: Houghton Miffin Company.
Wells, Burnett and Moriarty (2010). Advertising: Principles and practice. New Delhi:
Pearson Education.
Reading List:
Snyder, C R., Lopez, S. J. & Pedrotti, J. T. (2010). Positive Psychology: The scientific
and Practical Explorations of Human. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
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(b) Gender media use and effect
(c) Prosocial, para social and unsocial effects of media exposure on the family.
(d) Media symbol systems and cognitive processes.
(e) Learning from educational media.
Reading List:
Thomas, N, Nohmias, E & Nichalos, S. (2010). Moral Psychology. New York: Wiley-
Black Well.
Calvert, S. L. & Wilson, B.J. (2008). The Handbook of Children Media, and
Development. New York: Wiley-Black Well.
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Paper 20: Project/Internship
Project
o American Psychological Association (APA) – Publication Manual 2006 to be
followed for project writing
o Four copies of the project along with one CD should be submitted to the
College.
Evaluation Scheme
Viva
Project Report
*Viva for any paper should be conducted jointly by one internal and one external examiner.
Internship
Extensive training program (minimum 8 visits) a field set up—relevant to any area of
Paper15 and to submit a visit-wise report along with a comprehensive report
Report
Viva
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Paper 21
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