PAPER-II Total Marks: 100
Table of Contents
I. Health, Stress and Coping
Health Impairing Behaviors: Smoking, Alcoholism, Poor Nutritional Habits, Lack of Exercise, Behavioral Aids. Stress and its Impact on Health,
Major Types of Stress
Physiological & Psychological Reactions to Stress
II. Personality Theories and Assessment
Definition of Personality
Theories of Personality Development
Psychoanalytical Theory
Social Learning Theory
Humanistic Theory
Traits Theory and Situations
Human Diversity
Personality Assessment
III. Psychological Disorders and their treatment
Abnormal Behavior; Myths, Realities and Controversies Criteria of Abnormal Behavior
The Classification of Disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders
Treatment and Intervention
Stages of Psychotherapy
Goals of Psychotherapy
Family & Group Therapies
IV. Social Processes, Society and Culture
Social Roles and Rules
Social Norms and Conformity
The Process of Socialization and Attitude Development
Situational Effects on Social Behavior
Social Cognition and Relationships
V. Behavior and Group Dynamics
Leaders, Groups and Decision Making
Aggression, Altruism and Pro-social Behavior
Situational Influences and Cultural Constraints
Prejudice and Stereotypes
The Psychology of Conflict and Peace
VI. Research Methods in Psychology
Scientific Research in Psychology
Types of Research:
Experimental Studies: Placebo Effect and Use of Placebos in Experiments
Correlational Studies
Descriptive Studies
Case Studies
Surveys
VII. Ethical issues in Psychology
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
Relationships with Vulnerable Individuals
A General Concern for Ethical Practice
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Clinical Psychology, E.G. Plante
2. Introducing Psychology 4th Ed., Rex Knight
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. Psychology; Themes and Variations 5th Ed.,Wayne Weiten
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. Advanced Social Psychology, Abraham Tesser
12. Health psychology 4th Ed., Shelly Tylor