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Table of Contents
I. Introduction to Psychology
Definition, Evolution and Scope of Psychology
Schools of Psychology: Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic/ Existential, Cognitive and Biological School Recent Trends and Specialties in Psychology
II. Sensation and Perception
Sensory Processes
Theories of Vision and Hearing
Theories of Taste Smell and Position
Senses of Touch Position and Balance
Nature of Perceptual Organization
Perception of Distance, Movement, Space, Depth, Color
Perceptual Constancy
Perception and Optical Illusions
Extrasensory Perception
Perceptual Development
III. Learning, Memory and Intelligence
Learning
Different Types of Learning:
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Observational Learning
Memory
Short Term and Long Term memory
Information Processing Theory
Encoding, Storage and Retrieval
Forgetting
Intelligence
Extremes of Intelligence: Mental Retardation and Giftedness
Theories of Intelligence
Intelligence and Psychological Testing
IV. Biological Foundations of Behavior
Components of Nervous System
Structure and Functions of the Brain
Brain and Behavior
Endocrine System
Genetic Influences on Behavior
Nature, Nurture and Human Diversity
V. Child Development
Introduction to Child Development
Historical and Modern Views
Domains of Development
Theories of Child Development
Biological Development
Cognitive Development
Psychological Development
VI. Motivation
Nature of Motives
Needs, Drives and Motivations
Concept of Homeostasis
Types of Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Role of Culture in Motives
VII. Emotions
Nature and Types of Emotions
Theories of Emotions
Biological and Psychological Changes in Emotions
Role of Endocrine Glands
Situational Influences and Cultural Practices
Frustration and Conflict
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Psychology; Themes and Variations 5th Ed.,Wayne Weiten
2. Psychology 5th Ed., Benjamin b. Lahey
3. Psychology & Life 17th Ed., Richard J. Gerrig,& Philip G. Zimbardo
4. Introduction to Psychology 6th Ed., john W. Santrock
5. Psychology & Life 7th Ed., Floyd l. Ruch
6. Life-span Development 9th Ed., John W. Santrock
7. Understanding Psychology 6th Ed., R. S. Feldman
8. Psychology 6th Ed., David G. Myers
9. Abnormal Psychology 4th Ed., Barlow & Durand
10. Social Psychology 7th Ed., David G. Myers
11. Principles of Human Neuropsychology, G. Dennis Rains
12. An introduction to the History of psychology, Hergenhahn