Syllabus - M.Sc. Clinical Psychology 2020

INSTITUTE OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
Sector-9, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat
Revised Syllabus-2020
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

GUJARAT FORENSIC SCIENCES UNIVERISTY
M.Sc. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Intake of Students 62
Duration of course 2 years
Eligibility for Admission B.A./B.Sc.i n Psychology or Science

General Category – 55%
SC/ST Category – 50%
Admission Procedure Entrance Examination
Preparation of Merit List Based on Entrance Examination Performance
Reservation of Seats SEBC –17 (27%)

EWS –6 (10%
SC –4 (7%)
ST –9 (15%)
General/Unreserved – 26
Fee Structure Rs. 30,000 (Tuition Fee) + Other University Fee
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COURSE OBJECTIVE
Institute of Behavioural Sciences offers a two-year full-time MSc program in Psychology in Clinical
Psychology. Keeping pace with the disciplinary advances the program would address knowledge
about psychological functioning at individual and social levels in all-encompassing manner. With the
goal of acquiring specialized knowledge, the program would allow students to nurture their
academic interest in clinical psychology, along with personal growth and awareness. The spirit of
interdisciplinary growth is kept in view while conceptualizing a three-tier system- A) CORE COURSES
in the first three PG semesters (courses, which can be considered to be fundamental in giving PG
students a larger perspective of Psychology as a social science discipline, irrespective of
specialization); B) SPECIALIZATION COURSES (specific theory courses within the subject of Clinical
Psychology); and C) ELECTIVE COURSES ( a wide variety, across all disciplinary specializations,
primarily conceptualized by individual faculties (based on their own interest/expertise), offered from
time to time and chosen by students according to their preference. The program would strive to
prepare competent professional psychologists who would excel in knowledge, orientation, and
practice in psychology, with high ethical standards and social relevance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of this program students will be able to-
1. Employ skills and competencies required for practicing as a clinical psychologist.
2. Conduct research in the area of clinical psychology relevant to practise needs.
3. Have an adequate grasp of the ethical standards of the profession and apply them in their
practice.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
SEMESTER I
COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE
BSMSCP 101 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE & LAW

BSMSCP 102 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
BSMSCP 103 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
BSMSCP 104 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
BSMSCP 105 PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS-I
BSMSCP 106 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
SEMESTER II
BSMSCP 201 QUANTITATIVE METHODS

BSMSCP 202 QUALITATIVE METHODS AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING
BSMSCP 203 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY-I
BSMSCP 204 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
BSMSCP 205 NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOUR
BSMSCP 206 PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS-II
SEMESTER III
BSMSCP 301 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY-II

BSMSCP 302 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
BSMSCP 303 PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING
BSMSCP 304 DISSERTATION-PART I
BSMSCP 305 ELECTIVE- CYBERPSYCHOLOGY/SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
SEMESTER IV
BSMSCP -401 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP

BSMSCP -402 COMMUNITY SERVICES
BSMSCP -403 DISSERTATION PART- II
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CREDIT SYSTEM
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Component Weightage
Credits Examination Hours
S. No. Course Code & Title Internal External
PRE/L
L P Total MSE SEE MSE TA LPW SEE
PW
Semester – I
1 MSCP-101 Introduction To Forensic Science &
4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
Law
2 MSCP-102 Introduction To Psychology 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
3 MSCP-103 Theories of Personality 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
4 MSCP-104 Cognitive Psychology 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 .20 .10 - .70
5 MSCP-105 Psychodiagnostics-I 3 1 4 1.5 3.0 3.0 .20 .10 .20 .50
6 MSCP-106 Developmental Psychology 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
Total 24
Semester - II
1 MSCP-201 Quantitative Methods 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
2 MSCP-202 Qualitative Methods And Scientific
4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
Writing
3 MSCP-203 Psychopathology-I 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
4 MSCP-204 Health Psychology 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
5 MSCP-205 Neuropsychological Basis of
4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
Behaviour
6 MSCP-206 Psychodiagnostics-II 3 1 4 1.5 3.0 3.0 .20 .10 .20 .50
Total 24
Semester - III
1 MSCP-301 Psychopathology-II 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
2 MSCP-302 Positive Psychology 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
3 MSCP-303 Psychotherapy and Counselling 4 - 4 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
4 MSCP-304 Dissertation - I - 10 10 1.5 - 6.0 .20 .10 .70 -
5 MSCP-305 Elective 3 - 3 1.5 3.0 - .20 .10 - .70
Total 25
Semester - IV
1 MSCP-401 Clinical Internship - 10 10 - - 6.0 .20 .10 .70 -
2 MSCP-402 Dissertation - II - 10 10 - - 6.0 .20 .10 .70 -
3 MSCP-403 Community Services - 10 10 - - 6.0 .20 .10 .70
Total 30
Grand Total 103
L: Lectures P: Practicals / Projects MSE: Mid Semester Examination TA: Term Assessment PRE: Practical Examination
T: Tutorials C: Credits SEE: Semester End Examination LPW: Laboratory Practical / Project Work
Note: 1C = 1 Hour for Lecture/Tutorials and 1C = 2 Hours for Practical/Projects,
MSE and TA for Minor/Major Project/ Dissertation will be in the form of Project Review/ Presentation Format
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SEMESTER-I
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Course Code & BSMSCP 101

Title INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE AND LAW
Total Teaching Hours for Semester: 60 No of Lecture Hours/Week: 80

Maximum Marks:100 Total Credits: 4
The goal and purpose of this module is to introduce the students to the field
of forensic science and law in order to understand its basic principles, ethics
and organizational structures that include understanding crime, theories of
Course
causation of crime, general factors involved in crime scene, types and values
Objectives of evidence, methods of search, collection, evaluation and preservation of
evidences and psychological Methods of investigation and laboratory
findings. Topics are designed to provide the basis of understanding Indian
penal and criminal procedure code with general idea of defined sections
under criminal Justice System, jurisdiction, police and court organizations at
different levels, court testimony and cross examination that would serve as a
basic ground for understanding law in forensic science and psychology.
SYLLABUS
Unit Content No. of Hours
Forensic Science
12
Basic Principles and its Significance. History & (16)
Development of Forensic Science. Nature and Scope of
I
Forensic Science. Organizational Structure of Forensic
Science Laboratories at Central & State Level. Ethics in
Forensic Science. Branches of Forensic Science.
Scene of Crime
Types. Protection Of Scene Of Crime. Preservation 12

II (Recording) Of Scene Of Crime- Photography And
Sketching Methods. Evidence And Types Of Evidence. (16)
Probative Values Of Evidence. Physical Evidence. Meaning.
Types, Search Methods. Collection And Preservation.
Forwarding. Chain Of Custody. Collection. Preservation.
Packing And Forwarding Of: Blood. Semen And Other
7
Biological Stains. Firearm Exhibits. Documents.

Fingerprints. Viscera. Hair And Fibre. Glass, Soil And Dust.
Petroleum Products. Drugs And Poison. Etc.
Crime
Definition. Theories of Causation of Crime: Pre-classical 12

III and Neo-classical. Constitutional. Geographical. Economic.
Psychological. Sociological. Multiple-Causation Approach. (16)
General Factors of Crime. Forms of Punishment in Brief.
Psychological Methods of Investigation.
Indian Penal Code
Introduction. General Expectations. Offences Against 12

Person. Offences Against Property. Attempt to Suicide.
Sexual Offences. (16)
IV Criminal Procedure Code: Introduction and General Idea

of Sections: 291- 93, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160,
161, 162, 172, 173, 174, 175 and 176.
Indian Evidence Act: Introduction and General Idea of

Sections: 32, 45, 46, 47, 57, 58, 60, 73, 135, 136, 137 and
159.
Criminal Justice System
Police Organization at District, State & Central Level. 12

Organization of Courts in India. Jurisdiction of Courts in
Criminal Cases. (16)
V
Evaluation: Report Formats of Crime Scene and Laboratory
Findings.
Court Testimony: Admissibility of Expert Testimony. Pro

Court Preparation & Court Appearance. Examination in
Chief. Re-examination, and Cross Examination.
1. Atiken C.G.G. and Stoney D.A. (1991). The Use of

Statistics in Forensic Science. England: Ellis Hardwood
References Limited.
2. Criminal Procedure Code.
3. Forest (n.d.) Forensic Science, An Introduction.
4. Indian Evidence Act.
5. Indian Penal Code.
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6. James, S.H. and Nordby, J.J. (2003). Forensic Science; An

Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques.
USA: CRC Press.
7. Lee, H. (n.d.). Advances in Forensic Science.
8. Mordby, J. (2000). Deed Reckoning- The Art of Forensic
Science, Detection. CRC Press LLC Boca Raton FL, CRC
Press.
9. O’Hara & Osterberg (n.d.). An Introduction to
Criminalistics.
10. Ram A. (2000). Criminology. Jabalpur: Rewal Publ.
11. Saferstein (1995). Criminalistics- An Introduction to
Forensic Science. USA: Prentice Hall Inc.
12. Sharma B. R. (n.d.). Forensic Science is Criminal
Investigation and Trials.
13. Sharma J. D. (n.d.). ApradhkaVigyanikAnveshan.
14. Sharma J. D. (n.d.). VidhivigyanAvemVishVigya.

Title INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the fascinating field of
psychology. The common goal of all psychological science is to understand how
Course the mind and brain interface with the external world to shape behaviour. This
Objectives course is designed to provide you with a basis for thinking about psychological
questions and with an overview of the different specialized areas of psychology
that you might choose to study in more depth in the future. The course will
survey introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and
perception, personality, lifespan development, physiological basis of
behaviour, cognition, personality, intelligence and social psychology.
SYLLABUS
No. of
Unit Content
Hours
Introduction to Psychology
6
Key Perspectives in Psychology. Subfields of Psychology. Psychology
I and Scientific Method. Ethical Issues in Psychological Research. (8)
Biological Basis of Behaviour-Neurons. Role of Neurotransmitters.
Central and Peripheral Nervous System. Four Lobes of Brain and its
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Functions; Endocrine System-Heredity and Behaviour.
Sensation and Perception

9
II Sensory Thresholds. Sensory Adaptation. Basic Functions of Visual
System. Hearing & Touch. Definition of Perception-Organizing (12)
Principles. Constancies and Illusion. Extrasensory Perception.
Learning and Memory
Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning. Operant Conditioning.

9
III Observation Learning. Basic Memory Systems-Sensory. Short-term
and Long Term. Forgetting from Long-term Memory. Memory in (12)
Natural Contexts-Autobiographical Memory. Infantile Memory and
Flashbulb Memories. Memory Distortion & Memory Construction.
Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
Thinking-Concept Formation & Reasoning. Making Decisions- 6

IV
Heuristics. Decision Strategy. Naturalistic Decision Making. Problem (8)
Solving-Overview. Methods for Problem Solving. Factors Governing
Effective Problem Solving.
Motivation, Emotion and Intelligence
Motivation-Theories of Motivation. Types-Achievement Motivation.

Aggressive Motivation and Cognitive Motivation. Emotion-Its Nature.
9
V Expression and Impact. Physiology of Emotions. Emotion and
Cognition. Definition of Intelligence-Unitary or Multifaceted. (12)
Gardner's Theory. Sternberg’s Theory. Measuring Human Intelligence-
IQ, Wechsler’s Scale. Group Tests of Intelligence. Emotional
Intelligence and Creativity-Definition and Theoretical Accounts.
Human Development and Personality
Physical Growth and Development-Prenatal Period. Parental 9

VI Influences on Development. Physical and Perceptual Development
during Early Years. Cognitive Development-Piaget’s Theory. (12)
Information Processing Perspective. Moral Development. Gender
Identity and Gender Differences. Physical Development During
Adolescence. Cognitive Development. Social and Emotional
10
Development. Adulthood and Aging. Approaches to Personality-

Psychoanalytic. Humanistic. Trait Theories. Measuring Personality-
Objective Tests of Personality. Projective Tests of Personality.
Social Psychology
6
VII Social Thought and Attribution. Social Cognition. Attitude Formation.
Social Behaviour-Interacting with Others. Prejudice. Conformity. (8)
Compliance and Obedience. Social Influence-Prosocial Behaviour.
Clinical Psychology
Emergence of clinical Psychology. Approaches to clinical psychology- 6

VIII psychodynamic. Behavioural. Cognitive behavioural. Humanistic. Family
(8)
systems. Models in clinical psychology. Contemporary issues and
Research in Clinical Psychology, Code of Conduct and Ethics
1. Baron, R. A., Byrne, D. E., & Branscombe, N. R. (2006). Social

Psychology. Boston: Pearson/Allyn& Bacon.
2. Baron. R. A. (2014.). Introduction to Psychology (5th Edition,
Vol. 2014). Allyn & Bacon.
3. Boyd, D. & Bee, H. (2015). Lifespan Development. (7th Edition)
Publisher: Pearson.
4. Engler, B. (2009). Personality Theories: An Introduction. (8th
References Edition) Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
5. Kalat, J. W. (2017). Introduction to Psychology (11th Edition)
Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
6. Matlin, M. W. (2005). Cognition. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
7. Korchin, S J. (1986). Modern Clinical Pychology, New York:

Harper/ Delhi: C Behavioural Science Publications.
On Completion of the Course, Students will be able to

 Apply existing and developing knowledge of psychological
theory and research to explain human behaviour.
Course
 Show critical understanding of the issues surrounding
Outcomes psychological approaches to human brain and mind.
 Demonstrate critical thinking about central concepts of
psychology through the use of cognitive skills as application,
analysis, and evaluation.
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Course Code BSMSCP 103

& Title THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

This course has been conceptualized in order to introduce students to the

Course prominent theories of personality within the field of psychology. Students will
Objectives review various theoretical models, the historical context in which they were
developed, and related empirical research related to the theories. Application of
personality theories wherever applicable in the professional field of clinical
psychology will be discussed.
SYLLABUS
No. of
Unit Content
Hours
3
Introduction to Personality
(4)
I Historical developments, Concept of Personality, Culture and
Personality.
15
Psychoanalytic Personality Theory
(20)
Psychoanalytic theory: Introduction and Instincts. Level of
Personality. Structure and Dynamics. Defence Mechanism.
Psychosexual stages of development and therapies
Carl Jung: Analytic Psychology. Introduction and Psychic energy.

The System of Personality. Archetypes and dynamics of
II personality. Development of Personality. Psychological Types.
Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology Basic Concept.
Klein’s: Object Relation Therapy, Introduction to Object Relation

Theory and Psychic Life of Infants. Position and Psychic Defence
Mechanism. Internalisations and Later View on Object Relation
Theory.
Karen Horney (Psychoanalytic Social Theory): Introduction to

Psychoanalytic Social Theory and Basic Anxiety. Neurotic needs
12
and Neurotic Trends. Intrapsychic conflicts.
Erich Fromm: Humanistic Psychoanalysis. Introduction to Basic

Anxiety. Human Needs and the Burden of Freedom. Character
Orientation and Personality Disorder.
Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development: Psychosocial

Stages of Development. Role of Culture in Relation to Eight
Stages.
15
Biological, Behaviourist and Cognitive Personality Theory
(20)
Biological. Physiological and Evolutionary Approaches to
Personality. Behaviourist and Learning Aspects of Personality:
Classical Conditioning of Personality.
Watson and Skinner: Origins of Behaviourist Approaches.

III Hull’s Theory, Dollar and Miller: Psychoanalytic Learning theory.
Kurt Lewin: Field Theory.
Kelly: Personal Construct.
Albert Bandura: Social Learning Theory.
Rotter and Michel: Cognitive Social Learning Theory.
15
Trait Approach
(20)
Gordon Allport: Trait Theory. Introduction. Definition of
Personality & Major Themes in Allport’s Theory. The Functional
Autonomy of Motivation. Personality Traits and Personality
Development.
R. B. Cattell: Factor Analytic Traits Theory. Cattell’s Approaches

IV to Personality Traits: Source traits and Dynamic Traits. Stages of
Development and 16 PF.
McCrae and Costa: The Big Five Personality: Basic Postulates and
Research.
Eysenck’s Theory: Description of Temperament and

Measurement of Temperament.
Kurt Goldstein’s Theory.
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12
Humanistic – Existential and Person – Situation Approach
(16)
Carl Rogers: Person and Centred Theory, Structure and Dynamics
of Personality. Barriers to Psychological Health. Personality
Development and Characteristics of a Fully Functioning Person.
Abraham Maslow: Need Hierarchy of Needs. The Study of Self

Actualizers. Self Determination Theory.
V
Victor frankl & Rollo May: Existential theory. Existentialism and
Basic Concepts.
Murray: Personology. Principal of Personology and Division

Personality. Needs and Personality
Developments.
Sullvian: Interpersonal Theory. Structure and Dynamics. Level of

Cognition and Stages of Development.
1. Friedman, H.S. & Schustack, M.W. (2004). Personality.

(2ND Edition) Pearson Education Pvt.Ltd. India.
2. Gelder, Gath & Mayon, (1989). Comprehensive Textbook
of Psychiatry (6th Edition, Vol. 1&2) London: Kaplan &
Sadock. William & William.
3. Hall, S. C., Lindzey, G., & Campbell. J. B. (2002). Theories
of Personality. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
4. Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (2nd Edition) New York:
References Oxford University Press.
5. Rutter, M. & Herson, L (1994) Child and adolescent
Psychiatry: Modern approach, (3rd Edition) London:
Blackwell Scientific Publication.
6. Schultz, D P & Schultz, S E (2015 )Theories of Personality,
(11th Edition) Cengage Learning
7. Vyas, J. N. & Ahuja, N (1999) Textbook of Postgraduate
Psychiatry (2nd Edition., Vol. 1&2) New Delhi: Jaypee
Brothers.
 Apply existing and developing knowledge of psychological theory and

research to explain human behaviour.
 Show critical understanding of the issues surrounding psychological
Course
approaches to human brain and mind.
Outcomes  Demonstrate critical thinking about central concepts of psychology
through the use of cognitive skills as application, analysis, and
evaluation.
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BSMSCP 104
Course Code &
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Title

This course will provide students with an understanding of normal mental
processes and their relationship to brain, mind and behaviour. This course will
Course give an overview of antecedents and influences on Cognitive Psychology and the
Objectives basic concepts from an information-processing and computational perspective.
Domain wise understanding of cognition will be highlighted in the understanding
of attention and perception. Apply that knowledge to critically evaluate
functional cognitive processes. Develop scientific mindedness, self-awareness
and self-regulation.
SYLLABUS
9
The Cognitive Revolution
(12)
Current Trends in the Study of Cognition. Paradigms of
Cognitive Psychology, Information Processing Approach,
I
Connectionist Approach, Evolutionary Approach and
Ecological Approach. Research Methods in Cognition.
12
Attention
(16)
Concept of Attention, types, theories of attention, Filter
II Theory, Attenuation Theory, Late Selection Theory,
Multimode Theory and Schema Theory, Neurophysiological
Correlates of Attention, Network of Attention, Event
Related Potential.
9
Perception
(12)
III Sensation and Perception, Bottom Up to Top Down
Processing. Multi-Sensory Interaction and Integration –
Synaesthesia, Comparing the Senses, Perception and Action.
Time Perception, Consciousness: States of consciousness,
15
Subliminal Perception.
15
Thinking & Problem Solving
(20)
Concepts and Categorisation: Function of Concepts.
Structure of Natural Objects Categories. Association and
IV Hypothesis Testing. Use of Categories In Reasoning.
Problem Solving. Types of Problem. Understanding the
Problem. Strategies of Problem Solving (Sub Goals,
Analogues). Problem Solving Approaches. Gestalt Newell
And Simon’s Theory. Factors that Influence Problem Solving.
Creativity and Problem Solving.
15
Learning & Memory
(20)
Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Applying
Conditioning to Human Behaviour, Behaviour Modification,
Social Learning.
V Concept of Memory, Types of Memory Theories of

Forgetting, Eyewitness Testimony, Illusory Memories.
Autobiographical Memory: Basic Issues, Methodology,
Factors Affecting Retrieval of Autobiographical Memory and
Its Functions (Communicative, Emotional and Retention
Function).
Text Books
1. Matlin M W (2013) Cognitive Psychology. 8th

Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
2. Galotti, K.M. (2017). Cognitive Psychology In and
Out of the Laboratory. 6th Edition. SAGE
Publications, Inc.
3. Eysenck M.W. and Keane M.T. (2015) Cognitive
Psychology : A Student's Handbook. 7th Edition.
References Psychology Press.
4. Kellogg, R.T. (2012) Fundamentals of Cognitive
Psychology. 2nd Edition, Sage South Asia.
5. Smith, E. E. & Kosslyn, S (2013). Cognitive
Psychology: Pearson New International Edition:
Mind and Brain, Pearson.
6. Reed, S.K. (2007). Cognitive theories and
applications. International Edition. 8th edition.
Wadsworth.
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Recommended Reading
1. Purves et al. (2008) Principles of Cognitive

Neuroscience: 1st (first) Edition Sinauer Associates.
2. Benjafield J. C. (2007) .Cognition, Third Edition.
Oxford University Press.
Course Outcomes 3. Howes M. B.(2007) Human Memory. Structures
and images. Sage
4. Neath. I & Surprenant A. M. (2003). Human
Memory, Second Edition, Wadsworth.
5. Sternberg R. J. & Pretz J. E. (2005) (Eds) Cognition
and Intelligence Cambridge University Press.

Title PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS-I

Course
This course would cover various cognitive assessments available and used in
Objectives
the Indian settings and to provide students with skills of administering, scoring,
interpreting and report writing in clinical settings.
SYLLABUS
15
Introduction (20)
Psychological Test: Definition, Types and Need of

I Psychological Test. Factors Affecting Psychological Test
Performance.
Intelligence Tests -I 15
Introduction. Types Of Intelligence Tests- Child and Adult. (20)

II
Screening Tools for Assessment of Intellectual
Functioning-Seguin Form Board. Vineland Social Maturity
Scale. Developmental Screening Test.
17
Intelligence Tests - II 15
Intelligence Tests- Wechsler Intelligences Scale for (20)

III
Children/MISIC, Binet Kamat Intelligence Test/WAIS (Any
One)
15
Cognitive Assessments
(20)
Screening Tests- MMSE, Addenbrook Cognitive
IV Examination Test.
Assessment Of Memory- PGI Memory Scale
Each student need to submit the detail case report of test

Evaluation administered, scored and interpreted, only one from each
unit.
1. Groth M, G (2003). Handbook of Psychological

Assessment. John Wiley & amp; Sons Inc.m,
Hoboken, New Jersey.
References 2. Freeman, F. S. (1965). Theory and Practice of
Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Oxford and
IHBN.
3. Kaplan, R.M & Saccuzzo. D.P (2009) Psychological
testing: Principles, Applications and Issues. 7 th
Edition, Wadsworth, Belmont, USA.
 Understanding Psychometric structure of

psychological tests.
Course Outcomes  Administering the tests relevant as per the
client’s need.
 Interpret the scores obtained and development
of report to convey the findings.

Title DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

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Course objectives: This course will help the learner understand development
Course theories with specific applications to clinical practice, understand the concept
of disability and discuss issues related to sensory disabilities from a
Objectives
developmental perspective, learn about Lifecycle Theories and appreciate their
position in developmental psychology. It also helps in understanding the
importance of scientifically studying issues pertaining to human development
and recognizing the diversity of life experiences that shape individual
development.
SYLLABUS
15
Development
(20)
Human Development: Historical Perspective. Theories of
I Development. Motor Development. Cognitive Development.
Speech and Language Development. Social Development.
Emotional Development and Moral Development.
15
Temperament
(20)
Definitions, Major Dimensions. Features of Temperament.
Theories of Temperament. Basic Temperament Traits:
Temperament and Development of Personality Traits. Gender
Difference in Temperament. Physiological and Biochemical
II Correlates of Temperament. Functional Significance of
Temperament: psychiatric disorders and adjustment.
Relationship Between Temperament and Problem
Development. Temperament and Parenting. Interactions in
Behavioural Problems. Temperament in Internalizing and
Externalizing Problems. Behavioural Inhibition as a Risk Factor
for Psychopathology.
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Attachment
(11)
Theories of Attachment: Bowlby. Harlow, Ainsworth. Nature
III of Child’s Attachment. Influence of Early Attachment on Oher
Relationships. Early Attachment and Later Development of
Child. Attachment Systems in Adolescence. Cross Cultural
Patterns in Attachment.
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Play
(9)
IV
Types of Play. Development of Play. Functions of Play.
Components of Play. Play and Creativity. Fundamental Play
Process: Cognitive. Affective. Interpersonal. Problem Solving.
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Therapeutic Use of Play.
15
Parenting
(20)
Stages of Parental Development. Personality and Parenting.
V Parenting Styles. Parenting and Development of Children's
Self-Regulation. Parenting and Children's Pro Social and
Moral Development. Parenting and Attachment. Parenting
Competence. Marital Relationship and Parenting and Single
Parenting.
1. Bornstein, M. H. (2002). Handbook of Parenting: Volume

3. Mahwah, N. J: Lawrence Erlbaum.
2. Calvert, S. L., & Wilson, B. J. (2008). The Handbook of
Children, Media, and Development. Chichester, U.K.:
Wiley- Blackwell.
3. Connor, K. J. (1991). The Play Therapy primer: an
Integration of Theories and Techniques. New York: Wiley.
References 4. Goldstein, S., & Brooks, P.B. (2005). Handbook of
Resilience in Children. New York: Kluwer Academic/
Plenum Publishers.
5. Hirschy, S. T., & Wilkinson, E. (2010). Protecting our
Children: Understanding and Preventing Abuse and
Neglect in Early Childhood. Belmont, Ca: Wadswurth.
6. Hopkins, B. (2005). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child
Development. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University
Press.
On Completion of the Course, Students will-
 Understand the differences between normative and

pathological outcomes within each of the
developmental phases.
 Explain the diversity of experiences that shape
Course Outcomes development
 Compare and contrast the foundational theories of
developmental psychology
 Apply the developmental theories and specific
evidence-based research findings to understand
current practice, policies and social issues.
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SEMESTER-II
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BSMSCP-201
Course Code &
Quantitative Methods
Title
Total Teaching Hours for Semester : 60 Number of teaching hours/Week :4
Total Teaching Periods for Semester : 75 Total Credits :4
Maximum Marks : 100
The aim of this paper is to elucidate various issues involved in conduct of a
sound experiment/survey and interpretation of its observations. With suitable
Course
examples from behavioural field, the contents of this Course would introduce
Overview
the trainees to the menu of sound experiment design, statistical tools available
for their research and to develop their understanding of the conceptual bases
of these tools.
SYLLABUS
Unit Content Hours
(periods)
3
I Introduction (4)
Various Methods to Ascertain Knowledge. Scientific Method and its

features. Problems in Measurement in Behavioral Sciences. Levels of
Measurement of Psychological Variables - Nominal, Ordinal, Interval
and Ratio Scales.
3
II Descriptive Statistics (4)
Various Methods to Present Data. Measures of Central Tendency and

Dispersion. Skewness. Kurtosis.
4.5
III Concept of Probability (6)
Certain Probability Distributions (Normal, Binomial, Poisson).
3
IV Sampling (4)
Probability and Non-Probability Sampling. Various Methods of

Sampling (Simple Random, Stratified, Systematic, Cluster and
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Multistage Sampling). Sampling and Non-Sampling Errors. Methods of

Minimizing these Errors.
V Estimation and Hypothesis Testing 6

(8)
Null hypothesis. Alternate hypothesis. Concept of standard error and
confidence interval. Type-I & Type-II errors. Level of significance. Power
of the test. Concept of parametric and Non-parametric Tests. ‘z’-test. ‘t’
test.
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VI Non-parametric tests (12)
Requirements. Sign test. Sign rank test.

Median test. Mann Whitney ‘U’ test. Wilcoxon rank sum test.
Chi-square distribution and Chi-square test. Mc Nemer test. Fischer’s
Exact Test.
VII Analysis of variance 3

(4)
VIII Simple linear correlation and regression. 4.5

(6)
IX Non parametric equivalents of ANOVA 3

(4)
(Kruskal Wallies test and Friedman test).
4.5
X Test construction (6)
Steps involved. Classical Test Theory. Item Response Theory. Concept

and methods of establishing reliability. Validity and norms.
3
XI Introduction to Factor Analysis (4)
XII Experimental versus non-experimental research 3

(4)
Experimental designs. Randomization. Replication. Completely
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Randomized Design. Randomized Block Design. Factorial Design.

Crossover Design.
Single Subject Design. Non-Experimental Design.
9
XIII Epidemiological studies (12)
Prospective and retrospective studies, case control and cohort studies,
rates, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, Kappa statistics, odds
ratio, relative risk.
1.5
XIV Sample size estimation (2)
Text Books-
Albers M.J. (2017). Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis in the

Behavioral and Social Sciences. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
REFERENCES David C. H. (2012). Statistical Methods for Psychology, 8th Edition. Wadsworth,
Cengage Learning.
Breakwell, G. M. et al. (2002). Research Methods in Psychology. London: Sage

Publishing, New Delhi.
Reference Books-
Hair J.F., Black W.C & Babin B.J. (2010). Multivariate Data Analysis- A Global
Perspective, 7th Edition. Pearson Education.
Goodwin C.J. (2003). Research in Psychology: Methods and Designs. New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
Frederick J .G. & Larry B. W. (2012). Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 9th
REFERENCES Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Robert R. P. (2009). Understanding Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences.

9th Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Paul C. P, Rajiv J, I-Chant A. C, Dana C. L, & Carrie C. ( 2017). Research Methods

in Psychology. 3rd American Edition. http://www.saylor.org/site/textbooks/
Research Methods In Psychology (2012). The open University of Hong Kong.

Saylor Academy. https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/
textbooks/ Research%20Methods%20in%20Psychology.pdf
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On Completion of the Course, Students will be able to-
 Apply relevant design/statistical concepts in their own particular

research projects.
 Understand experimental design issues - control of unwanted variability,
confounding and bias.
 Take account of relevant factors in deciding on appropriate methods and
Course
instruments to use in specific research projects.
Outcomes  Understand the empirical meaning of parameters in statistical models.
 Analyze data and interpret output in a scientifically meaningful way.
 Understand the limitations and shortcomings of statistical models.
 Generate hypothesis/hypotheses about behavior and prepare a research
protocol outlining the methodology for an experiment/survey.
 Critically review the literature to appreciate the theoretical and
methodological issues involved.
BSMSCP 202
Course Code &
Qualitative Methods & Scientific Writing
Title

Interviews, case studies and other texts are important sources of information
on issues related to human behaviour and personality. These methods yield
data about how and why people think and behave in the ways that they.
Because these methods yield large amounts of rich, descriptive data, analysis
generally follows a qualitative approach. This course will introduce students to
techniques, tools, and frameworks for qualitative research methods. The
Course
course will follow a combined lecture and ‘hands on’ training format. Students
Overview
will learn about methods for analyzing qualitative data manually and with the
aid of software.
Writing is a very important part of science; it is used to document and

communicate ideas, activities and findings to others. Scientific writing can take
many forms from a lab notebook to a project report, or from a paper in
an academic journal to an article in a scientific magazine.
SYLLABUS
Unit Content Hours
(Periods)
I Nature and emergence of Qualitative Research. 3

(4)
Contrasting approaches to research. Emergence of modern interest in
qualitative methods. The essence of the qualitative approach. The
special properties of qualitative research. Examples of qualitative
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research questions. The relationship of quantitative and qualitative

methods. Why do qualitative research?
II Designing a Qualitative Research Study 6

(8)
The phases of qualitative studies. Factors affecting reliability and
validity in the phases. Key aspects of qualitative research. Defining the
‘object of study’. The sample in qualitative designs. Ethical issues in
research design.
III Collecting and analysing data in qualitative research. 12

(16)
The nature of data in qualitative research. Methods for collecting data.
Participants observation. Interviews. Questions in interviews. Kinds of
interview. Analyzing qualitative data. Basic principles of qualitative
analysis. Content Analysis. Case Studies. Diary Method. Films and
Videos. Life History. Photographs. The role of theory in qualitative data
analysis. The process of qualitative analysis. Working out the meaning
of a text. Analytic induction and grounded theory. Other ways of
analysing qualitative data. Thematic Analysis. Narrative Analysis.
Discourse Analysis. Completing a qualitative analysis.
IV Mixed methods in research. 3

(4)
The core of the mixed approach. Mixed Models. Mixed Methods.
Triangulation.
V Rigors of Reporting in Qualitative Research. 9

(12)
Maintaining quality in Qualitative Analysis. Criteria of a Rigorous
Scholarly Report. Achieving Originality. Advancing Theory. Rigorous,
accessible, and Transparent Reporting. Writing a Report. Transparent
Presentation: A few Representative Case Study Analyzing and
Interpreting the Data.
VI Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis. 6

(8)
VII Introduction and purpose of scientific writing. 4.5

(6)
Writing with the Reader in Mind. Overview of Research
Communications. Style and Language of Scientific Communication.
Steps in Scientific Writing.
VIII Format and writing a research paper. 4.5

(6)
Format and Writing a Review Article. Common Mistakes and pitfalls
leading to Early Rejection. Maximizing Chances of Publication.
Numbers, Date and Abbreviations. Checklist of Information on a
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Journal.
IX Writing a project report. 3

(4)
X Writing a Dissertation/ Thesis. 4.5
Text Books
Cropley, A. J. (2019). Qualitative research methods: A practice-
oriented introduction for students of psychology and education. 2nd
updated, revised, and enlarged edition. Riga, Latvia: Zinātne. (open
access – doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3095.6888)
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2017). Qualitative inquiry and research

design: Choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
AbebeKirub (2014). Essentials of scientific writing.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299597302
Janice R. Matthews and Robert W. Matthews (2008). Successful

Scientific Writing A step-by-step guide for the biological and medical
sciences. 3rd Edition. Cambridge University Press, New York.
REFERENCES Journal Articles and Reference Books:

Ritchie, J., Lewis, J., McNaughton Nicholls, C., & Ormston, R. (2014).
Qualitative research Practice: A guide for social science students
and researchers (2nd ed.). New Delhi: Sage Publication Limited.
Smith, J. A. (ed.) (2003).Qualitative psychology: A practical guide to

research methods. New Delhi: Sage.
Hancock B., Windridge K., & Ockleford E. An Introduction to

QualitativeResearch. The NIHR RDS EM / YH, 2007
Blackwell J., Martin J. (2011). A Scientific Approach to Scientific

Writing. Springer, New York, NY.
Jones, J. C. (2015). Concepts in scientific writing. 1st Edition.

Bookboon.com
On Completion of the Course, Students will be able to

 Understand the utility of different approaches to qualitative data
Course analysis.
 Understand how to protect confidentiality of data of human
Outcomes subjects.
 Apply key techniques, and tools in qualitative data analysis
 Distil findings into conceptual models and matrices
 Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer a
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research question.
 Understand and follow how to write scientific texts and how to
evaluate scientific publications.

Title PSYCHOPATHOLOGY – 1

This course introduces students to Mental Health Issues in Clinical

Psychology by Introducing Clinical Psychopathology. The use of
Course
Diagnostic Assessments using both DSM V and ICD 10 will be Explored in
Objectives this Course. Students will also be Encouraged to Integrate the Bio-
Psycho-Social Model of Health and Illness with Clinical Interventions. To
understand the Etiology and Current Classificatory Systems of Mental
Disorders. To learn about the different Symptoms. Course and Prognosis
of Mental Disorders.
SYLLABUS
6
Classification and Theoretical models
(8)
System of Classification. Basic Features, DSM-5. ICD-10.
I Similarities. Differences and Critical Evaluation. New
Disorders in DSM-5. Major Theoretical Models of
Psychopathology. Critical Evaluation.
15
Abnormality: Concept and Critical Analysis
(20)
Etiological Models of Psychopathology: Psychoanalytic
Model. Behaviouristic Model. Humanistic Existential Model.
II Interpersonal Approach. Biopsychosocial Model. Diathesis
Stress Model. Classification of Disorders: DSM-IV TR and
DSM V Diagnosis
9
Schizophrenia
III (12)
Types. Symptoms. Etiological Factors. Management.
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15
Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
(20)
Dissociative Disorders- Dissociative Amnesia. Dissociative
IV Fugue. Dissociative Disorders. Depersonalization.
Somatoform Disorders: Pain. Body Dysmorphic.
Hypochondriasis. Somatization. Conversion Disorder.
15
Mood and Anxiety Disorder
(20)
V Mood Disorders: Types of Depressive Disorders and Bipolar
Disorders. Anxiety Disorders: Phobia. Panic. GAD. OCD.
PTSD.
Text Books-
1. Sarason & Sarason (2002), Abnormal Psychology;
Pearson Education, Delhi
2. Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N., Mineka, S & Hooley (2013).
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition. New Delhi: Pearson
Education India.
3. Davison, G. C, Flett, G. L, Neale, J. M., & Kocovski N.
(2017). Abnormal psychology, 6th Edition, Toronto:
Willey.
References Reference Books-
1. Hamilton, M. (1994), Fish’s: Clinical Psychopathology;
Verghese Publishing House, Bombay.
2. Hecker, J. E. & Thorpe, G. L. (2004). Introduction to
Clinical Psychology, 1st Edition. New Delhi; Pearson.
3. Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (2015). Stress, appraisal,
and coping, New York: Springer.
4. Neitzel, M. T., Bernstein, D. A. &, Milich, R (1994).
Introduction to Clinical Psychology, USA: Prentice Hall.
 Contrast and compare the models of etiology of

Course mental disorders.
 Demonstrate understanding of the various
Outcomes
manifestations of psychopathology.
 Demonstrate the ability to use DSM V and ICD 10
classificatory systems.
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 Demonstrate understanding of skills required to

diagnose various disorders.
 Demonstrate mastery of skills required for
psychopathological formulation.

Title HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Course Objectives The main aim of the course is to Understand the impact of Psychological and
social factors in Health and Disease and to understand the nature of Stress
Response, Appreciate the role of Stress in Etiology and Course of Illnesses. It
will also help in Discovering how Behavioural and Cognitive Methods can help
Individuals Cope with Stress.
SYLLABUS
3
Health Psychology Overview
(4)
The Field of Health Psychology. Definition of Health
I Psychology. Health. Illness and Disease. Biopsychosocial
model. Approaches within Health Psychology. Relationships
with Other Professions.
6
The Illness Experience
(8)
Determinants of Illness Experience. Recognizing and
II Attending to Physical Symptoms. Seeking Medical Help for
Symptoms, Psychological Triggers for Seeking Help. Delay in
Seeking Treatment. The Sick Role. Illness as an Expression
of Emotional Needs.
15
Theories and Models of Health Behaviour Change
(20)
Health Risk Behaviour. Health-Protective Behaviour.
III Explaining Health Behaviour. Historical Perspective. Health
Belief Model. Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned
Behaviour. Trans Theoretical Model. Social Cognitive Theory
and Self-Regulative Theories. Social Support. Optimism and
Health. Adherence to Medical Regimens. Patient-Doctor
Interaction. Overview of a Model of Compliance. Source of
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Health Information. Health Education from the Media.

Health Education from Medical Interaction. Health
education from Support Networks.
9
Stress and Illness
(12)
The Concept of Stress. The Role of Cognitive Appraisal in
Stress. Chronic Stress. Hassles of Everyday Life. Major Life
Events. Impact of Disaster. Mechanisms for the Effect of
IV Stress on Health. Coping Processes. Problem Solving and
Emotional Regulation. Cognitions and Coping. Cognitive
Coping Styles. Causal Attributions. Explanatory Styles. Sense
of Control. Learned Helplessness. Hardiness. Worldview and
a Sense of Coherence. Social Resources and Social Support.
Learning to Cope: effective stress management.
9
Psychoneuroimmunology
(12)
Overview of Immune System. Central Nervous System’s
Effect on Immune System. Stress. Mood and Immune
Functioning. Stress Immune Pathways HPA Axis and
V Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS). Acute and Chronic
Stress. Individual Psychological Differences. Negative and
Positive Affect. Coping and Disease Progression. Social
Relationship and Psychoneuroimmunology: Social
Relationship. Close Personal Relationship. Emotional Health
and Immune Functioning.
9
Lifestyle Disease and their Management
(12)
VI
Hypertension. Diabetes. Coronary Heart Disease. Safe Sex
and HIV. Obesity and Cancer.
9
Current Trends in Health Psychology
(12)
VII Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Health
Psychology in Indian Context. Human Behavioural Genetics
and Health. Positive Psychology and Well-Being.
1. DiMatteo. M.R. & Martin. L.R. (2002). Health Pychology;

Allyn & Bacon.
References 2. Engel. G.L. (1997). The Need for a New Medical Model:
A Challenge for Biomedicine. Science 196. 129-136.
3. Girishwar. M. (2010). Psychology In India Volume 3:
Clinical and Health Psychology: Pearson Education India.
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4. Nezu. A.M. Nezu. C.M. Geller. P. A . (2003). Handbook

of Psychology. Health Psychology. In I.B. Weiner (Ed.).
Handbook of Psychology (Vol.9). Hoboken. New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons. Inc.
5. Redding. C.A. Rossi. S. Rossi. R. Velicer. W. F. &
Prochaska. O. (2000). Health Behaviour models.
 Acquire an Understanding of the Difficulty Patients

Experience In Deciding whether or When to Seek
Course Outcomes Treatment for Disturbing Symptoms and becomes
Aware of the Experiences of Patients In The Hospital
Setting.

Title NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOUR

Course The course is intended to help the learner gain a familiarity with general
biological foundations of behaviour. Develop knowledge required to understand
Objectives
the biological underpinnings of major mental disorders. Identify basic brain
structures and related functions. Interpret how drugs and hormones influence
behaviour. Apply biological elements to common psychological disorders.
SYLLABUS
9
Anatomy of the Brain
(12)
Major Anatomical Sub-Divisions of The Human Brain. The
Surface Anatomy and Interior Structures of Cortical and
I
Sub-Cortical Regions. Anatomical Connectivity Among the
Various Regions. Blood Supply To Brain and the CSF System.
Cytoarchitecture and Modular Organization In the Brain.
9
Structure and Functions of Cells
(12)
II Cells of the Nervous System (Neurons. Supporting Cells.
Blood-Brain Barrier); Communication within A Neuron
(Membrane Potential. Action Potential); Communication
Between Neurons (Neurotransmitters. Neuromodulators
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And Hormones).
15
Lobes: Structure and Function
(20)
III
Frontal. Temporal. Parietal and Occipital. Structure.
Function and Assessments.
12
Neuropsychological Assessment
(16)
IV Introduction. Principles. Relevance. Scope and Indications
for Neuropsychological Assessment
1. Darby. D. & Walsh. K. (2005). Neuropsychology: A

Clinical Approach (5th Ed). Churchill Livingstone
2. Kolb. B. & Whishaw. I. Q. (2009). Fundamentals of
Human Neuropsychology. New York. NY: Worth
Publishers.
3. Lezak. M. D. Howeison. D. B. & Loring. D. W. (2004).
Neuropsychological Assessment (4th Edition). New York.
NY: Oxford University Press.
4. Strauss. E. Sherman. E.M.S. & Spreen. O. (2006). A
References Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests:
rd
Administration. Norms and Commentary (3 Eds). New
York. NY: Oxford University Press.
5. Strub. R.L. & Black. F. W. (2000). The Mental Status
Examination in Neurology (4th Edition). Philadelphia. PN:
F.A. Davis Company.
6. Zillmer. E.A. (2008). Principles of Neuropsychology.
Belmont. CA: Thomson Wadsworth Publishers.
 Understand the Links Between Behaviour. Mental

Processes and Biological Processes.
Course Outcomes  Understand the Basic Structure of the Nervous
System and Its Various Functions.
 Demonstrate The Application of Biological
Foundations In Clinical Practice.
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Title PSYCHO DIAGNOSTICS-1I

The Basic Objective of this Course is to Introduce Central Concepts
Course of Psychological Measurement – Personality and Cognitive Functions and to
Critically Examine Psychometric Considerations. Methodologies. Data Acquisition.
Objectives
Data Analyses and Communications related to real world Applications of using
Psychometrics within Social Science and Educational Environments.
SYLLABUS
Personality Assessments (Paper & Pencil) 15

(20)
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory.
I Children’s Personality Questionnaire.
Personality Assessments (Projective Test)- 18

Children Apperception Test . Thematic (24)
II Apperception Test. Sack’s Sentence Completion
Test. Draw a person Test.
Neuropsychological Assessments 15
Introduction to Neuropsychological Functions and (20)

Assessments.
III
BGT. Digit Span. Digit Symbol Substitution Test.
Stroop Test. WCST.
Rating scales 12
Beck’s Depression Inventory. Hamilton Anxiety (16)

IV
Rating Scale. Yale Brown’s Obsessive Compulsive
Scale. Brief Psychological Rating Scale
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Each student need to submit the detail case report of each

Evaluation test administered. Scored and interpreted on ONE client.
This same has to be done for ANY ONE psychological test
in every unit.
1. Groth- M. G. (2003). Handbook of Psychological

Assessment. Hoboken. New Jersey: John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
2. Kaplan. R.M & Saccuzzo. D. P. (2009) Psychological
testing: Principles. Applications and Issues (7 th
References Edition) Wadsworth. Belmont. USA.
3. Weiner. I. B & Greene. R.L (2008) Handbook of
Personality Assessment. Hoboken. New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons. Inc.
 Understand the psychometric structure of

psychological tests
 Administer psychological assessments relevant to
client needs
 Interpret the scores obtained on the assessments
Course Outcomes
 Develop a report and convey the findings to
clients
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SEMESTER-III
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Title PSYCHOPATHOLOGY-II

Course The aim is to Understand the Etiology and Current Classificatory Systems of
Mental Disorders and to learn about the Different Symptoms. Course and
Objectives
Prognosis of Mental Disorders
SYLLABUS
9
Disorders of Infancy. Childhood and Adolescence
(12)
Specific Developmental Disorder of Scholastic Skills;
I Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Behavioural and
Emotional Disorders. Disorders of Social Functioning;
Intellectual Disability.
6
Psychopathology Of Neurocognitive Disorders
(8)
II Dementia. Delirium: Clinical Characteristics and Etiology and
Treatment.
6
Psychopathology Of Sleep Disorders
(8)
III Sleep Disorder. Clinical Characteristics. Etiology and
Treatment.
9
Psychopathology Of Substance Related Disorders Clinical
Characteristics. Etiology. Models of Addiction. Assessment (12)
IV
In Addiction. Motivational Enhancement based
Intervention.
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12
Feeding And Eating Disorders
(16)
V Feeding And Eating Disorders- Anorexia And Bulimia. Binge
Eating Disorder.
Assessment and management.
12
Psychopathology Of Adult Personality Disorders
(16)
VI Clinical Characteristics. Etiology And Theories Of Cluster A.
B And C Personality Disorders. Differences In ICD And DSM
V. Clinical Characteristics. Techniques of management
6
Sexual Dysfunctions And Gender Dysphoria.
(8)
VII Clinical Characteristics. Etiology Of Sexual Dysfunctions.
Gender Dysphoria And Paraphilias and Management.
1. Ahuja N (2002). A short textbook of Psychiatry (5th

edition). New Delhi. Jaypee Brothers.
2. Sadock. B.J. & Sadock. V.A. (2003). Kaplan & Sadock’s
Synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical
psychiatry (9th. Ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
3. Hecker. S.E. & Thorpe. G.L. (2005). Introduction to
clinical psychology: Science. Practice & ethics. Delhi:
Pearson Education. Inc.
4. Adams. H.E. Sutker. P.B. (2001). Comprehensive
References handbook of psychopathology (3rd Ed.). New York:
Kluwer Academic publishers.
5. Millon. T. Blaney. P.. & Davis. R.D. (1998). The oxford
textbook of psychopathology. London: Oxford
University Press.
6. Smith. N.W. (2001). Current systems in psychology:
History. Theory. Research & Applications. USA:
Wadsworth/Thomson learning.
7. American Psychological Association. (1998). Diagnostic
and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th .ed.):
text revision (DSM-1V-TR). New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers (pvt) Ltd
 Contrast and compare the models of etiology of
mental disorders
Course Outcomes  Demonstrate understanding of the various
manifestations of psychopathology
 Demonstrate the ability to use DSM V and ICD 10
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classificatory systems
 Demonstrate understanding of skills required to
diagnose various disorders.
 Demonstrate mastery of skills required for
psychopathological formulation.
Course Code & MSCP 302

Title POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course
The Purpose of this Course is to help Students understand the Distinction
Objectives between Positive Psychology Principles and other Theoretical Principles of
Psychology. It will also help Students to Develop an Understanding of Resiliency
Factors. Dimensions of Happiness/Subjective well-being and their Application to
their lives and that of others.
SYLLABUS
Introduction to Positive Psychology

6
Positive Psychology: Assumption. Goals and Definition. (8)
Western Eastern view of Positive Psychology. Classification
I
and Measures of Human Strength and Positive Outcomes.
Developing Strength and living well Research Methods in
Positive Psychology.
Happiness
9
Definition and Causes of Happiness and Wellbeing. (12)
II Subjective Well-Being. Self-Realization. Comparing Hedonic
and Eudaimonic Views of Happiness. Happiness Across the
Life Span. Gender and Happiness. Economics of Happiness.
Happiness and Creativity. Productivity and Longevity.
Obstacles to Happiness.
Positive Emotion and Cognitive States

III
Positive Emotion and Health Resource. Positive Emotion 7.5
and Wellbeing. Cultivating Positive Emotion. Pleasure and
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Positive Affect. Personal Goals as Windows to Wellbeing. (10)

Universal Human Motives. Personalization of Goals in Self-
Concept. Materialism and its Discontents. Possible Links
between Signature Strength and Subjective Wellbeing.
Optimism and Hope. Self-Efficacy. Wisdom and Courage.
Faith.
Resilience
6
IV
Development and Clinical Perspective of Resilience. (8)
Resilience Research. Post Traumatic Growth.
Promoting positive relationship

7.5
Self and Consciousness. Mindfulness. Positive Personal (10)
Traits. Humor or Friendship and Romantic love. Varieties of
V Love. Positive Coping Strategies. Classification of Human
Virtues. Wisdom as a Foundational Strength of a Virtue.
Forgiveness. Gratitude. Empathy. Altruism. Attachment and
Love. Transcendence. Religion And Spirituality. Religion And
Virtue.
Positive Psychology at Work

6
VI
Positive Workplaces. Positive Communication And Decision- (8)
Making. Positive Leadership And Change.
Positive Psychology In Clinical Setting

9
Stress Management. Mindfulness Mediation. Mindfulness (12)
And Psychotherapy Positive Neuropsychology. Assumption
And Meaning. Coping In Neuropsychology Disorder.
VII Modifiable Lifestyle Factors and Cognition Through Midlife.
Lifestyle Factors And Successful Cognitive Aging In Older
Adults. Technologies For Health Assessment. Promotion
And Assistance. Synthesis and Future Directions.
Positive Psychology In School Setting

9
VIII Positive Psychology Of Academic Motivation. School (12)

Satisfaction And Children’s Schools Adjustment. Creativity In
Schools. Empathy. Prosocial Behaviour And Positive
Development And Optimal Flow In Schools. Positive Models
Of Discipline Positive Psychology And Students With
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Intellectual Disabilities.
1. Baumgarden. S.R. & Crothers. M.K. (2000). Positive

psychology. Upper Saddle River. N.J: Prentice Hall.
2. Bonanno. G.A. (2004). Loss. Trauma and human
resilience. Have we underestimated the human capacity
to thrive after extremely aversive events American
Psychologist. 59. 20-28.
3. Carr. A. (2004). Positive Psychology a science of
happiness and human strengths. NY: BR Publishers.
4. Csikszentmihalyi. M. (2002). Flow: The Classic Work on
How to Achieve Happiness.London: Rider
5. Duckworth. A.L. Steen. T.A. & Seligman . M.E.P. (2005).
Positive psychology in clinical practice. Annual Review
of clinical Psychology. 1.629-651.
6. Fredrickson. B.L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in
positive psychology: The broaden and build theory of
positive emotions. American Psychologist. 56. 218-226.
7. Gilman. R.H. S.E. & Furlkong .M.J. (2009) handbook of
Positive Psychology in Schools. Routledge publications.
New York.
8. Hefferon. K. & Boniwell. I. (2011) Positive Psychology.
References Theory. Research and Application McGraw Hill.
9. Lewis. S (2011). Positive Psychology at Work: How
Positive Leadership and Appreciative Inquiry Create
Inspiring Organization. Wiley Blackwell publications.
10. Linley. P.A. & Joseph. S. (2004). Positive psychology in
practice. Hoboken. N.J: Wiley.
11. Seligman. M. E. (2002). Authentic happiness: Using the
new Positive Psychology to realize your potential for
lasting fulfilment. New York : Free Press.
12. Seligman. M.E.P. & Csikszentmihalyi. M. (2001). Positive
Psychology: An Introduction. American Psychologist. 55.
5-14.
13. Shryack. j. Steger. M.F. Krueger. R . F. Kallie. C. S. (2010).
“The structure of virtue: An empirical investigation of
the dimensionality of the virtues in action inventory of
strengths”. Personality and Individual Differences 48(6):
714-719.
14. Snyder. C. R. & Lopez. S. J. (2009). Oxford handbook of
positive psychology Oxford: Oxford University Press.
15. Strack. F and Argyle. M and Schwartz. N. (Eds) (191).
Subjective Wellbeing : An Interdisciplinary Perspective.
New York: Pergamon Press.
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16. Tedeschi. R. G.. & Calhoun. L. G. (2004). Posttraumatic

growth: Conceptual foundation and empirical evidence.
Psychological Inquiry. 15. 2004. 1-18.
17. Vaillant. G.E. (2000). Adaptive Mental Mechanisms:
Their Role In A Positive Psychology. American
Psychologist. 55. 89-98.
18. Wood. A. M. & Tattier. N. (2010) Positive clinical
Psychology: a new version and strategy for intergraded
research and practice. Clinical Psychology Review. 30.
819-829.
 Acquire skills to implement strength based concepts

in their lives.
Course Outcomes  Become familiar with research that supports the

principles. Strategies and skills of Positive
Psychology.

Title PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING

Course Psychotherapy Operates Across the Spectrum of various interpersonal processes

and this is achieved by means of relationship that is Established between the
Objectives
patient and therapist. The program is entitled to Sensitize the student about the
importance of the Therapeutic Relationship as a Determinant of outcome. A
student is expected to master some of the core Theories that explain the
mechanism of change in various clinical conditions.
SYLLABUS
6
Introduction
(8)
I Definition. Objective. Types: Supportive. Reeducative and
Reconstructive. Basic Ingredients And Principles Of
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Psychotherapy. Indications And Contraindications Of

Psychotherapy. Selection And Acceptance Of Clients For
Psychotherapy.
6
Phases of Psychotherapy
(8)
II The Beginning Phase of Psychotherapy. The Middle Phase
And The Terminal Phase
15
Therapeutic Relationship:
(20)
Background Factors For Establishing
(a) Patient’s Needs. (Such As Need To Be Dependent.

Understanding. Acceptance And Condonation. Relieve
Oneself To Painful Feelings And Ideas. Needs For Factual
Understanding. The Need For A Transference
Relationship. Need For The Cooperative Relationship Etc.)
(b) Multiple Roles of The Therapist (A Helping Authority

An Idealized Parental Image. An Actual Parental
III Representative a Cooperative Partner Etc.)
Building The Relationship: Communicating An

Understanding of The Problem. Communicating Interest.
Communicating Tolerance and Acceptance.
Communicating Objectivity. Communicating Empathy.
Rules For Building of The Relationship. Features Of

Working Relationship. Types of Relationship. Effect of
Relationship on Therapeutic Process and Outcomes.
Rapture of Relationship.
Psychotherapy Contract
4.5
Introduction. The Contract And Contract Making. Type Of (6)
IV Contract. Stages Of Contracting. Conditions For Effective
Contract Making. Contract In Different Therapies. Contract
With Harmful Conditions.
Role Play
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Psychotherapy Formulation
4.5
Definition And Purpose Of Formulation. Methods Of (6)
V Constructing A Formulation. Using The Formulation For
Practical Purpose. Structured Case Formulation Methods.
Psychoanalytical Approach. Core Conflictual Relationship.
Psychotherapies
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Psychoanalysis (32)
Client Centered Psychotherapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
VI
Supportive Psychotherapy & Brief Psychotherapies
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive and Behavior therapy
Recent advances in psychotherapy
1. Woolberg. L.R. The Techniques of Psychotherapy. 4th

ed. Parts 1 & 2. New York: Grune& Stratton.
References
2. Bellack. A.S. & Hersen. M. (1998) Comprehensive
Clinical Psychology. Vol 6. Greta Britain: Elsiever
Science Ltd.
Achieve some basic understanding with reference to

generating data about the clinical conditions and
integrating it according to existing models towards the
Course Outcomes annihilation of various psychological problems.
Learn about some of the major streams of psychotherapy

and their indications and contraindications.
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Title DISSERTATION Part- I
Total Teaching Hours for Semester: No of Lecture Hours/Week:

Course
To empower the students with skills of preparing a research manuscript and
Objectives aiming to publish the same.
Course This course will help the learner to gain familiarity and develop skills associated
with the processes of data collection. Data analysis. Writing a manuscript and
Outcomes
publishing it.

Title CYBER PSYCHOLOGY (ELECTIVE-1)
Total Teaching Hours for Semester : 45

No of Lecture Hours/Week :3
Total Teaching Periods for Semester : 60
Total Credits :3
Maximum Marks : 100
The goal and Purpose of this Module is to Introduce the Students to Concept
and meaning of Cyber Psychology. A developing field that Encompasses
Course Psychological Phenomenon associated with or affected by Technology. Which
Overview Integrates the Technology and Psychological aspects like Behaviour and
Personality that contribute to the development of Criminal Tendencies and
Deviant Behaviour including Internet Addiction. Topics are Designed to
Provide the basis of Understanding of Human Mind and its behaviour in the
Context of Human Interaction and Communication of both Man and Machine.
SYLLABUS
Hours
Unit Content (periods)
Introduction to Cyber Psychology 6

The Concept and Meaning of Cyber Psychology- Historical
(8)
Developments of Cyberspace- Web Pages-Email Groups- MUD
(Multiple User Domain)-Communities-Chat Rooms-Instant
I messaging-Message boards-forums or discussion groups or news
groups. Web-Blogs. Sensory-Motor Interfaces. Learning and
Memory. Transfer and Interference; Psychosocial Aspects of Cyber
Culture: Psychology of Internet. Biological and Technological Bases
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of Cyber Culture. Models and Metaphors in Cyber Culture.
Cyberspace 6
Personality Types in Cyberspace-Narcissistic. Schizoid. Paranoid.
(8)
Depressive. Manic- masochistic. Obsessive/Compulsive.
Psychopathic. Histrionic. Schizotypal; Group Dynamics in
II Cyberspace-Early History of an Online Community-Social Psychology
of Online Groups and Communities-Developmental Stages of
Mailing Lists-Making Virtual Communities Work; Wizards-The
Heart of an Online Community; Therapy and Support in Cyberspace.
Unique Groups in Cyber Space-Managing Deviant Behavior in Online
Communities.
Criminology of Avatars and Graphical Space 9
What is Avatar. Types of Avatar. The Internet Regression/Deviant
(12)
Behavior in Online Communities; Flaming. Sexual Harassment.
Excessive Generosity; SNERT-“Snot-nosed Cross-ridden Teenager
Mischievous Pranks. Flooding. Blocking. Sleeping. Getting Known
Borderline Avatars. Flashing. Prop Dropping. Imposters. Identity
Disruption. Getting Known through Anonymity. Techno-Crimes
III (Hacking) Flooding. Crashing. Password and Regulation Key Hacking.
Inside the Hacker; Virtual Reality-Concepts and Key Issues; The
Integration Principle-Bringing Online and Offline Lives together;
Networks as “Mind” and “Self”. Identity Management in
Cyberspace-Gender Switching. Levels of Dissociation and
Integration; Positive and Negative Valence. Level of Fantasy or
Reality-Level of Conscious Awareness and Control. Personality
Types in Cyber Space.
The Internet Addictions: Types. Causes and Treatments. 9
Types of Addicts: Individual-Workers (at workplace) and Children;
(12)
Causes of Addiction- Loneliness. Marital Discontent. Work Related
Stress. Boredom. Depression. Financial Problems. Insecurity about
Physical Appearance. Anxiety. Struggles with Recovery from Other
Addiction. Limited Social Life. Pathological Computer Use-Tolerance
Withdrawal. Psychomotor Agitation. Anxiety-obsessive Thinking
About What is Happening on Internet-fantasies or Dreams
IV about Internet. Voluntary or Involuntary Typing Movements of the
Fingers. Longer Period Internet Access. Workplace Addiction.
Psychotherapy in Cyber Space-Counselling via e-mail. Real Time
Chat-audio-video Conferencing. Therapeutic Virtual Environments.
Accessibility Cost; Empathy-It’s Thinking and Learning. Online and
Computer-mediated Psychotherapy. The Clinical psychologist in
Virtual Communities-Report of the International Society (ISMHO)
Online Clinical Case Study Group-Working Hypothesis of the ISMHO
Clinical Case Study Group-Computerized Psychotherapy.
REFERENCES Text Books:
Suler. J. (2000) The Psychology of Cyber Space (hypertext book). Rider
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University. USA.
Young. K. S. (1998). Caught in the Net. John Wiley and Sons. Canada.
Kraut. R. Brynin. M. & Kiesler (2006). Computers. Phones and the Internet:
Domesticating Information Technology. New York. Oxford University Press.
Turkle. Sh. (1984). The Second Self: Computers and the Human Spirit.
Touchstone Book. N.Y. (pp. 30-32 & 326-332).
Wellman. B. & Gulia. M. (1999). Net surfers don’t ride alone: Virtual
communities as communities. In M. A. Smith & P. Kollack (Eds.).
Communities in cyberspace University of California Press. Berkeley. (pp.
167-194).
Turkle. S. (2011). Alone together: Why we expect more from technology

and less from each other. Basic Books. Philadelphia. PA.
Anderson. J.Q. and Rainie. L. (2010). The future of social relations. Pew
Internet Project. Washington. DC. (pp. 2-3)
Joinson. A. N. (2003). Understanding the Psychology of Internet Behaviour:

Virtual Worlds. Real Lives. Palgrave Macmillan. New York. NY.
Kirkpatrick. D. (2010). The facebook effect: the inside story of the company
that is connecting the world. Simon & Schuster. New York. NY.
Barak. A. Suler. J. (2008). Reflections on the Psychology and Social Science

of Cyberspace. Psychological Aspects of Cyberspace: Theory. Research.
Applications. A. Barak (ed.). Cambridge University Press. (pp. 1-9). Available
online at http://gsb.haifa.ac.il/~sheizaf/cyberpsych/01-Barak&Suler.pdf
Kuutti. K. Kaptelinin. V. (1997). Rethinking Cognitive Tools: From

Augmentation to Mediation (Extended Abstract). (2 pages).
Assigned Article Readings and Presentations
Blais. J.J.. Craig. W.M.. Pepler. D.. & Connolly. J. (2008). Adolescents online:
The importance of internet activity choices to salient relationships. Journal
of Youth and Adolescence. (pp.37. 522-536).
Chan. D.K.S. & Cheng. G.H.L. (2004). A comparison of offline and online
friendship qualities at different stages of relationship development. Journal
of Social and Personal Relationships. (pp. 21(3). 305-320).
Kowalski. R.M. & Limber. S.P. (2007). Electronic bullying among middle
school students. Journal of Adolescent Health. (pp. 41. S22-S30).
Shaw. L.H. & Gant. L.M. (2002). In Defense of the internet: The relationship
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between internet communication and depression. Loneliness. Self-Esteem.

and perceived social support. Cyberpsychology & Behavior. (pp. 5(2). 157-
172).
Valcke. M. Bonte. S. DeWever. B. & Rots. L. (2010). Internet parenting

styles and the impact on internet use of primary school students.
Computers & Education. (pp.55. 454-464).
Ybarra. M.L. Diener-West. M. & Leaf. P.J. (2007). Examining the overlap in
internet harassment and school bullying: Implications for school
interventions. Journal of Adolescent Health. (pp. 41. 542-550).
Suler. J. (2004). The online disinhibition effect. Cyber Psychology &

Behavior. (pp. 7. 321-326).
Walther. J. B. (1996). Computer-mediated communication: Impersonal.

interpersonal. and hyperpersonal interaction. Communication Research.
(pp. 23. 3-43).
On Completion of the Course. Students will be able to understand
Course a) Basics of Cyber Psychology
Outcomes b) Understand types of Cyber space and crime which takes place in Cyber Space
c) Understand basic rehabilitation process associated with Internet addiction
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Title SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY (ELECTIVE-2)
Total Teaching Hours for Semester : 45

No of Lecture Hours/Week :3
Total Teaching Periods for Semester : 60
Total Credits :3
Maximum Marks : 100
Course The Goal and Purpose of this Module is to Introduce the Students to Concept
Overview and Meaning of Sports Psychology. This field deals with the Application of
Psychological Principles to Sports and Sportspersons in order to restore the
motivation. Morale. Self-esteem and Resilience.
SYLLABUS
Hours
Unit Content (periods)
Basics of Sport Psychology 10

(13)
Definition of Sport Psychology. History of Sport Psychology.
Personality – Definition and Measurement. Motivation – Definition
I Understanding and Development of Achievement Motivation. Case
Studies of Famous Players Who Made A Comeback (e.g. Yuvraj).
Understanding Stress.
Team and Individual Games and its Dynamics. 10

(13)
Understanding Team and Individual Games. Creating Effective
II Team Climate. Maximizing Individual Performance in Team Sports.
Leadership – Definition. Theories and effective leadership.
Individual Games – Psychology of Individual Games.
Performance Improvement Techniques 5

(7)
Anxiety and Stress Management. Coping with Adversity. Self-
Confidence – Assessing and Building Self-Confidence. Goal Setting –
III Principles of Goal Setting. Design of Goal Setting. Development of
Group Goals. Concentration and Sports Performance. Self-Talk to
Enhance Performance.
Reality-Level of Conscious Awareness and Control; Personality

Types In Cyber Space.
Psychological Well-Being with Sports 5
IV (7)
Effect of Sports on Psychological Well-Being (runner’s high).
Changing Personality and Cognitive Functioning with Sports. Good
Sporting Behaviour. Guides in Character Development. Unhealthy
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Behaviour – Substance Abuse and Other Disorders.
Britton W. B. (ed) (2009). Handbook of Sports Medicine and

References Science. Sports Psychology. Wiley-Blackwell
The students would be able to apply and assess the sports related
Course
problems.
Outcomes
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SEMESTER-IV
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BSMSCP 401
Course Code & Title
INTERNSHIP
In this course students shall be attached to the Hospitals giving

psychiatric services (Mental Health) for 2 months. Students should be
Course Objectives able to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical
skills they have gained in three semesters to apply in a clinical setting.
Students have to learn to take case history and mental status

examination through interviews.
By the end of two months students have to submit 10 detail case

Evaluation pattern histories with diagnostic formulation and 10 Mental Status
Examination reports. The written reports will be evaluated out of 50. A
viva voice will be taken carrying a weightage of 50.
 Apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills

Course Outcomes  Decide possible courses of action for their future.

Title COMMUNITY SERVICE
In this course students would be made aware about the various social
Course
concerns addressed by local NGO’s within the community setting. To
Objectives understand the needs and challenges of those who belong to economically
weaker sections of society. To create mental health awareness among
children adolescents and young adults.
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To submit a detailed report of the work done along with log sheet. This shall
Evaluation
be evaluated out of 50 and viva voice to be taken carrying a weightage of 50
pattern marks.
By the end of the course the learner will be able to:
Course 1. Understand the psycho-social issues prevalent in our society.

2. Identify the needs and challenges faced by the economically weaker
Outcomes
sections of society.
3. Address the mental health issues that are present in the community.

Title DISSERTATION Part-II
Course
To empower the students with skills of preparing a research manuscript and
Objectives aiming to publish the same.
Course This course will help the learner to Gain Familiarity and Develop Skills
Associated with the Processes of Data Collection. Data Analysis. Writing a
Outcomes
Manuscript and Publishing it.
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INSTITUTE OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE

Sector-9, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

Duration of course 2 years

Eligibility for Admission B.A./B.Sc.i n Psychology or Science

Admission Procedure Entrance Examination

Preparation of Merit List Based on Entrance Examination Performance

Reservation of Seats SEBC –17 (27%)

Fee Structure Rs. 30,000 (Tuition Fee) + Other University Fee

GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION UNDER RESERVATION

1. A candidate seeking admission on reserved seat shall be required to produce Certificate of

After completion of this program students will be able to-

1. Employ skills and competencies required for practicing as a clinical psychologist.

2. Conduct research in the area of clinical psychology relevant to practise needs.

COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE

BSMSCP 101 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE & LAW

COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE

BSMSCP 201 QUANTITATIVE METHODS

COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE

BSMSCP 301 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY-II

COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE

BSMSCP -401 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Course Code & BSMSCP 101

Total Teaching Hours for Semester: 60 No of Lecture Hours/Week: 80

Unit Content No. of Hours

Types. Protection Of Scene Of Crime. Preservation 12

Biological Stains. Firearm Exhibits. Documents.

Definition. Theories of Causation of Crime: Pre-classical 12

Indian Penal Code

Introduction. General Expectations. Offences Against 12

IV Criminal Procedure Code: Introduction and General Idea

Indian Evidence Act: Introduction and General Idea of

Criminal Justice System

Police Organization at District, State & Central Level. 12

Court Testimony: Admissibility of Expert Testimony. Pro

1. Atiken C.G.G. and Stoney D.A. (1991). The Use of

6. James, S.H. and Nordby, J.J. (2003). Forensic Science; An

Course Code & BSMSCP 102

Total Teaching Hours for Semester: 60 No of Lecture Hours/Week: 80

Functions; Endocrine System-Heredity and Behaviour.

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Memory

Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning. Operant Conditioning.

Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving

Thinking-Concept Formation & Reasoning. Making Decisions- 6

Motivation, Emotion and Intelligence

Motivation-Theories of Motivation. Types-Achievement Motivation.

Human Development and Personality

Physical Growth and Development-Prenatal Period. Parental 9

Development. Adulthood and Aging. Approaches to Personality-

Emergence of clinical Psychology. Approaches to clinical psychology- 6

1. Baron, R. A., Byrne, D. E., & Branscombe, N. R. (2006). Social

7. Korchin, S J. (1986). Modern Clinical Pychology, New York:

On Completion of the Course, Students will be able to

Course Code BSMSCP 103

Total Teaching Hours for Semester: 60 No of Lecture Hours/Week: 80

This course has been conceptualized in order to introduce students to the

Carl Jung: Analytic Psychology. Introduction and Psychic energy.

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology Basic Concept.