List of Courses at UG Level under CBCS

Department of Psychology, A.M.U.

B.A.- I SEMESTER PSYCHOLOGY

S.NO. COURSE A B C D Cr
NO. TITLE OF THE
COURSE

01. PSB-151 BASIC 030 070 B Yes 4

PSYCHOLOGIAL
PROCESS

02. PSB-1P1 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 B Yes 2

PRACTICAL

B.A.- II SEMESTER PSYCHOLOGY

S.NO. COURSE A B C D Cr
NO. TITLE OF THE
COURSE

01. PSB-251 SOCIAL 030 070 B Yes 4

PSYCHOLOGY

02. PSB-2P1 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 B Yes 2

PRACTICAL

B.A.- III SEMESTER PSYCHOLOGY

S.NO. COURSE A B C D Cr
NO. TITLE OF THE
COURSE

01. PSB-351 ABNORMAL 030 070 B Yes 4

PSYCHOLOGY

02. PSB-3P1 PRACTICAL 040 060 B Yes 2

PSYCHOLOGY

B.A.- IV SEMESTER PSYCHOLOGY

S.NO. COURSE A B C D Cr
NO. TITLE OF THE
COURSE

01. PSB-451 PSYCHOLOGICAL 030 070 M Yes 4

STATISTICS

02. PSB-452 ADJUSTMENT, STRESS 030 070 S Yes 4

AND MENTAL HEALTH

04. PSB-4P1 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 B Yes 2

PRACTICAL
B.A.- V SEMESTER PSYCHOLOGY

S.NO. COURSE A B C D Cr
NO. TITLE OF THE
COURSE

01. PSB-551 BASIC 030 070 C Yes 4

COUNSELLING

02. PSB-552 COGNITIVE 030 070 C Yes 4

PSYCHOLOGY
03. PSB-554 INTRODUCTION TO 030 070 C Yes 4
PERSONALITY
04. PSB-555 CLINICAL 030 070 C Yes 4
PSYCHOLOGY
05. PSB-556 COMMUNICATION 030 070 C Yes 4
SKILLS
06. PSB-592 STRESS & IT’S 030 070 E Yes 2
MANAGEMENT
07. PSB-5P1 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 C Yes 2
PRACTICAL – I
08. PSB-5P2 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 C Yes 2
PRACTICAL – II

B.A.- VI SEMESTER PSYCHOLOGY

S.NO. COURSE A B C D Cr
NO. TITLE OF THE
COURSE

01. PSB-652 POSITIVE 030 070 O Yes 4

PSYCHOLOGY
02. PSB-653 EDUCATIONAL 030 070 O Yes 4
PSYCHOLOGY
03. PSB-654 ORGANIZATIONAL 030 070 O Yes 4
PSYCHOLOGY AND
BUSINESS STRATEGY
04. PSB-656 HUMAN 030 070 O Yes 4
DEVELOPMENT
05. PSB-657 BIOPSYCHOLOGY 030 070 C Yes 4
06. PSB-658 PSYCHOLOGICAL 030 070 C Yes 4
TESTING
07. PSB-6P1 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 C Yes 2
PRACTICAL – III
08. PSB-6P2 PSYCHOLOGY 040 060 C Yes 2
PRACTICAL – IV
(Out of 4 Optional Papers, Choose 3 Papers)

Column A: Continues Evaluation (Sessional Marks)

Column B: Theory/Practical/Viva-Voce Marks
Column C: B for Main & Subs.
C for Compulsory
M for Main
O for Optional
S for Subsidiary
E for Open Elective
Column D: Teaching for Session 2020-2021
Cr : Credit
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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology I- SEMESTER

Course Title : BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Course No : PSB – 151 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objectives:
 The Paper is designed to help the students get acquainted with the nature and evolution of
Psychology as a subject, biological basis of behavior and various Psychological Processes.
Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to,
(1) Differentiate between the assumptions of different schools of psychology.
(2) Understand the psychological theories regarding motivation, emotion, learning, memory and perception.
(3) Identify different methods employed to the understanding of psychology.
(4) Distinguish between the concepts such as sensation, attention, perception.
(5) Describe how communication takes place in human body through nervous system, and functions of receptors
and effectors.
Course Contents:
1. Meaning, Definitions and brief history of Psychology.
2. Schools of Psychology: Early schools.
3. Methods of Psychology: Experimental and Observation.
4. Approaches in Psychology: Behavioristic, Cognitive, & Humanistic.
5. Fields of Psychology: Basic and Applied.
6. Receptors and Effectors
7. Structure and Functions of Nervous System.
8. Sensation: Concept, definition and characteristics.
9. Attention: Nature and factors influencing attention.
10. Perception: Definition and Perceptual Organization.
11. Difference between Perception and Sensation.
12. Learning, concepts, definitions and types.
13. Motivation: Concept and definition, Types of Motives.
14. Mernory and forgetting: Methods of memory, Factors Influencing forgetting
15. Emotion: Concept and theories; James – Lange, Cannon Bard.

Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts

1. Morgan, C.T. and : Introduction to Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
King, R. Limited, New Delhi (1993).
2. Munn, N.L. : Introduction to Psychology (3rd Ed.) New Delhi: Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co., (1967).
3. Guilford, J.P. : General Psychology D. Van Nostrand: Princeton (1956).
4. Mohsin, S.M. : Elementary Psychology Delhi: Motilal Banarasi Das, (1997).
5. Sdorow, Lester M. : Psychology. (4th Ed.) McGraw- Hill: Boston (1998).
6. Leo Postman & James : Experimental Psychology: An Introduction. New Delhi Kalyani
P. Egan Publishers, (1990).
7. Hilgard & Atkinson : Introduction to Psychology (6th Ed.) New Delhi: Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co., (1976).
8. Khatoon, N. : General Psychology New Delhi: Pearson Education (2012).
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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology I- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course No : PSB – 1P1 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. Span of attention.
2. Associative reaction time (Free Association test).
3. Comparative study of recall and recognition method of retention.
4. Memorization by saving method.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology II- SEMESTER

Course Title : SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course No : PSB – 251 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objectives: To students to understand behaviour as influenced by social settings.

Course Outcome
Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to understand,
(1) Human behaviour as is influenced by presence of others.
(2) Historical development of the field.
(3) Methods used to investigate social behaviour.
(4) Basic social processes like attitude, social cognitive, self concept.
(5) Application of knowledge to analyse social issues.
Course Contents
1. Definition and nature of social Psychology. Emergence of social psychology.
2. Sociological and Psychological contributions to Social Psychology; Critical Perspectives on Social Psychology.
3. Historical milestones in the evolution of social psychology – 1920s and 1930s (McDougall; World War II Sherif’s
work on social norms, Kurt Lewin’s work on leadership styles); 1950s (work of Festinger on cognitive
dissonance); 1960s (Solomon Asch’s research on social conformity; Stanley Milgram’s work on obedience to
authority); 1970s (theories of attribution); 1980’s (social cognition and social identity theories)
4. Methods: brief idea of quantitative and qualitative methods: Survey and Case Study Method.
5. Application of Social Psychology to Social issues: Environment, health and Gender issues.
6. Attitudes: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioural Processes; Attitude Function; the Attitude Behavior Relation.
7. Theories of Attitude.
8. Origin and Control of Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
9. Perceiving Self: Self Concept and Self esteem.
10. Social Cognition; Guiding Schemas and Association; Stages in information processing and Components of
Impression Formation.
11. Group: Nature and functions.
12. Impact of group on performance: Social facilitation, Social loafing, Conformity and Compliance
13. Obedience and the Power of the Situation; The Milgram Experiments; Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison experiment.
14. Leadership: Qualities and functions of leaders.
15. Types of Leadership: Democratic, Autocratic, Laissey-Faire, Nurturant Task leader.

Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts:

1. Baron, R., & Byrne, R. : Social Psychology (12th Edition) Pearson (2010).
2. Misra, G. : Applied Social Psychology in India. New Delhi: Sage (1990).
3. Mayers, David, G Exploring Social Psychology (2nd Ed.) New Jersey: Prentice Hall (1998)
4. Alcock, J.E.Carment, D.W. : A textbook of Social Psychology. Ontario: Prentice Hall (1997)
Sadava, S.W.Collins, J.E., &
Green, J.M
5. Secord, P.F. & Backman, C.W. : Social Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill (1964).
6. Wrightsman, L.S : Social Psychology (2nd Ed.) California: Brooks/Cole
7. Baran, R.A, & Donn Byrne : Social Psychology (11th Ed.) New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India (2008)
Branscombe N.R
8. Kuppuswamy, B : Introduction to Social Psychology Bombay: Media Promotors (1980)
9. Husain, A : Social Psychology New Delhi: Pearson Education (2012).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology II- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course No : PSB – 2P1 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. Sensory motor learning.

2. Complex reaction time.
3. Effect of Monocular and Binocular cues on depth perception.
4. Effect of knowledge of result on Performance.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology III- SEMESTER

Course Title : ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course No : PSB – 351 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objective:
 To help the students understand the concept of abnormal behavior its causes and types.

Course Outcome
Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to.
(1) Understand the basics of abnormal psychology and criteria of abnormal behaviour.
(2) Understand theoretical explanation of abnormal behaviour.
(3) Identify the basic diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, their symptoms and etiology,
(4) To distinguish between neurosis and psychosis
(5) Understand different methods of studying abnormal behaviour.

Course Contents
1. Nature and criteria of Abnormal Behaviour.
2. Methods of studying Abnormal Behaviour.
3. Biological causes: Genetic endowment and chromosomal abnormalities.
4. Psychological causes : early deprivation, Inadequate parenting styles,
5. Psycho-Social causes: In adequate family structure.
6. Psychoanalytic perspective of abnormality: Levels of consciousness, Structure of Personality.
7. Defense Mechanism: Psycho Sexual Development.
8. Neuroses and Psychoses: Concept and differences.
9. Phobias: Symptoms & Etiology.
10. Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms & Etiology.
11. Depression in childhood & Adolescence: Symptoms & Etiology.
12. Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder: Symptoms & Etiology.
13. Multiple Personality Disorder: Symptoms & Etiology.
14. Schizophrenia: Symptoms and etiology.
15. Types of schizophrenia.

Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts:

1. James D. Page : Abnormal Psychology: A Clinical Approach to Psychological Deviants.

New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill, Publishing Company Ltd. (1991).
2. Shanmugam, T.E.: Abnormal Psychology. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill, Publishing
Company Limited (1981).
3. Coleman, J.C.: Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, Bombay: D.B. Taraporewala
Sons. & Co. Ltd. (1976). th
4. Davison G.C. & Neale, J.M.: Abnormal Psychology (6 Ed.) New York: John Willey &
Sons, (1990).
5. Carson, R.C. Butcher, J.N., & Mineka, S.: Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life New
Delhi: Person Education, (2000).
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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology III- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course No : PSB – 3P1 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. Measurement of Intelligence by Ravens Progressive Matrices

2. Measurement of Neuroticism & Extra-version.
3. Measurement of Anxiety.
4. Measurement of interest.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology IV- SEMESTER
Course Title : PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
Course No : PSB – 451 (Main Only) (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objective: To impart knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts in

statistics and the various measures of descriptive statistics, their characteristics, uses,
applications and methods of calculation. It will serve as a basis for more advanced training
in statistics.
Course Outcomes: After completion of the course students will.
1. Be able to understand the basic concepts in statistics and its use in psychology.
2. Learn how to represent the data graphically.
3. Be able to compute various measures of central tendency and variability and learn their uses.
4. Learn the concept of correlation, calculation and its uses in psychological research.
5. Be able to understand the concept of normal probability curve and its uses in psychology.
Course Contents
1. Meaning, Definition and use of statistics in Psychology.
2. Difference between descriptive and inferential statistics.
3. Classification and tabulation of data. Frequency distribution.
4. Graphical presentation of data: Histogram, Frequency Polygon and Smoothed Frequency
Polygon.
5. Cumulative frequency curve and Cumulative Percentage Curve.
6. Meaning, uses and Computation of Mean of raw and group data.
7. Meaning, uses and Computation of Median and Mode of raw and Group data.
8. Measures of variability: Computation of standard deviation.
9. Semi-interquartile range – Meaning and calculation.
10. Normal probability curve: Nature, properties and uses.
11. Deviation from Normal Probability Curve: Skewness and Kurtosis.
12. Pearson's product-Moment coefficient of correlation: Meaning, assumptions & calculation.
13. Calculation of Spearman rank difference correlation.
14. Phi-coefficient calculation and uses
15. Calculation of chi-square and contingency coefficient.

Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts:

1. Garrett, H.E.: Statistics in Psychology and Education. New Delhi: Paragon International
Publishers (2009).
2. Mohsin, S.M.: Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences. Delhi: Motilal
Banarsidass (1985).
3. Guilford, J.P. & Benjamin Fruchter. : Fundamental Statistics in Psychology & Education.
(5th Ed.) New Delhi: McGraw Hill (1973).
4. Downie, N.M. & Heath, R.W.: Basic Statistical Methods. New York: Harper & Row
Publishers (1959).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) IV- SEMESTER

Course Title : Adjustment, Stress and Mental Health

Course No : PSB – 452
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objectives:
The aim of the paper is to expose students to issues related to adjustment, stress and mental health.

Course Outcome: After Completion of the course the student will be able to.
1. Develop an understanding of adjustment.
2. Investigate the causes and impact of stress.
3. Apply stress management techniques.
4. Identify the issues related to mental health.
5. Practice mental hygiene.

Course Contents:
1. Brief overview of the concept of Adjustment. Definition and Criteria of adjustment.
2. Role of Motivation, Frustration, and conflict in adjustment process.
3. Tension reduction strategy: Defense Mechanism for management of guilt, fear, anxiety and anger.
4. Dealing with the Self Concept for better adjustment: Real Self-Ideal Self; Self Incongruence;
Managing the Social Self.
5. Concept and definition of stress, Concept of PTSD.
6. Sources of stress: Environment, Social and Personal
7. Reactions to Stress: Physiological and Psychological.
8. Managing stress: Behavioral, Cognitive & Social approaches
9. Definition and Criteria of Mental Health.
10. Concept of mental hygiene and its role in mental health.
11. Psychoanalytical approach to mental health.
12. Behavioral approach to mental health.
13. Humanistic approach to mental health.
14. Determinants of mental health.
15. Current challenges in mental health.

Suggested/Essential List of References/Texts :

1. Heyns, R.W.: The psychology of personal adjustment. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston (1958).
2. Schneider, A.A.: Personal adjustment and mental health. Holt, Rinehart and Winston (1960).
3. Gorlow, L. & Katkorsky W: Readings in the Psychology of adjustment. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company,
Inc.(1959)
4. Calhoun, J.F. & Acocella, J.R.: Psychology of adjustment and human relationships. Random house: New York. (1978).
5. Weiten, W., & Lloyd, M.,: Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the 21 st Century. Thomson
Wadsworth: Belomonte, CA: 2006
6. Atwater, E.: Psychology for Living. New Delhi: Eastern Economy Edition (1995).
7. Husain, A., & Khan, S.: Determinants of mental health: A new interpretation. In D. Hooda and N. R. Sharma
(Eds.) Mental health—Risk and Resources (pp. 1-19), New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House (2013).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology IV- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course No : PSB – 4P1 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. Measurement of Adjustment.
2. Measurement of Depression
3. Assessment of academic stress
4. Coping with stress

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology V- SEMESTER
Course Title : BASIC COUNSELLING (Compulsory)
Course No : PSB – 551 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objective: The basic aim of this paper is to acquaint students with the basic concepts of guidance and
counselling and its related terms. The paper has been primarily designed to make students aware of the role and the
functions of counsellors at school levels.
Course Outcomes: After completion of the course the student will be able to.
1. Understand the basic concept of guidance and counselling and its aims & objectives.
2. Understand the misconception related to counselling and its applicability in real life situation.
3. Understand qualities, qualifications and skills of counsellor.
4. Understand various approaches and skills of counselling while dealing with clients, in different settings.
5. Distinguish between counselling and other interventions.
Course Contents
1 . Counselling: Meaning, definition and misconceptions.
2. Brief historical development of counseling.
3. Goals of Counselling: Short and long term.
4. Guidance: Meaning. Brief history and need for guidance.
5. Types of Counselling: Directive, Non-directive and Eclectic.
6. Distinction between Counselling and Psychotherapy.
7. Major elements of Counselling.
8. Characteristics of Effective Counsellor.
9. Behaviouristic approach in Counselling.
10. Humanistic Approach in Counselling.
11. Initial Counselling Skills: Active Listening, Asking Questions, Communication &Empathy.
12. Career counselling: Holland’s Theory.
13. Need and Importance of Career Planning
14. Addiction Counselling: Need and importance.
15. Ethical Issues of Counselling.

Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts

1. Alam, S. : Principle and Procedure of Guidance & Counselling. New Delhi:

Jayanendra Prakashan House (2011).
2. Belkin, G.S. : Introduction to Counseling. W.G. Brown Publishers (1988).
3. Rao, S. N. : Counselling Psychology. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd. (1995).
4. Kottler, J.A. : Counseling : Theories and Practices. New Delhi: CENGAGE
& Learning India Edition (2008).
Shepard, D.S.
5. Nelson – : Basic Counseling Skills- A Helper’s Manual. New Delhi: Sage
Jones, R. Publications India Pvt. Ltd. (2008).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology V- SEMESTER
Course Title : COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (Compulsory)
Course No : PSB – 552 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objective:
 The course is designed to impart basic knowledge of cognitive psychology.
Course Outcome:
Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to understand,
(1) Basic Concepts of cognitive psychology,
(2) Different types of cognitive processes learning, reasoning, memory and forgetting,
(3) Basic principles of psychophysics and its methods.
(4) Theoretical understanding of cognitive processes.
(5) Issues dealing with Experimental method.
Course Contents
1. The scientific method, meaning. Assumption of science: determinism and skeptism.
2. Salient features of experimental method. Variables: concept, types of variables – Independent and
dependent variables. Confounding variables.
3. Techniques to control confounding variables: Randomizations, Elimination and double blind
technique.
4. Internal validity and external validity: Meaning and importance in experimental design.
5. Basic concepts of psychophysics: stimulus and differential thresholds, Point of Subjective Eqality.
6. Psychophysical Methods – Method of limits, Constant stimuli and Average error.
7. Signal detection theory: Sensitivity vs. response criterion.
8. Types of Reasoning: Inductive and deductive.
9. Approaches to Reasoning- Componential, Rules / heuristic & mental models.
10. Learning: Observational Learning & Insight Learning.
11. Conditioning: Classical Conditioning & Instrumental conditioning.
12. Application of Classical conditioning: Phobia and taste Aversion.
13. Types of Instrumental conditioning: Avoidance conditioning and escape conditioning.
14. Memory: Components of Memory: Sensory, Short Term and Long-term.
15. Forgetting: Definition and factors affecting forgetting, Theory of Decay, Interference Theory.
Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts:

1. Wessells, M.G. : Cognitive Psychology. Cambridge: Happer & Row (1982).

2. Matlin, M. : Cognition. New York: John Wiley (2005)
3. Solso, R.L. : Cognitive Psychology. New Delhi Pearson Education (2006)
4. Postman, L. & Egan, : Experimental Psychology: An introduction.
J.P. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers (1990).
5. Mohsin, S.M. : Experiments in Psychology. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass (1982).
6. D’amato, M.R. : Experimental Psychology: Methodology and Psychophysics and
Learning. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. (1979)
7. Papalia, D.E. : Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Book Company (1985).
8. Lester M. Sdorow : Psychology. (4thEd.) Boston: McGraw Hill (1998).
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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology V- SEMESTER
Course Title : Introduction to Personality (Core)
Course No : PSB – 554 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objective:
To facilitate students in understanding the concept of personality as a psychological construct.
Course Outcome: After completion of the course the students must be able to.
1. Develop understanding about human personality.
2. Develop an understanding of self and others.
3. Identify individual differences.
4. Investigate the determinants of personality.
5. Sensitive towards gender issues.
Course Contents:
1. Concept and definition of personality.
2. Personality as a set of traits: Cattell & Allport’s trait approach, Costa & Mc Crae
approach (Five factor mode)
3. Personality as types: Sheldon, Jung, Myer-Briggs.
4. Brief overview of Personality Assessment: Testing and Observational Methods.
5. Psychoanalytic approach: Freud’s views.
6. Neo-Freudian approach.: Horney; Adler.
7. Social learning approach: Bandura
8. Social learning approach: Rotter & Mischel
9. Humanistic approach: Maslow.
10. Humanistic approach: May
11. The Nature / Nurture debate in personality.
12. Direct genetic effects & mediated effect of environmental factors/toxins in personality
development.
13. Gender and personality: Sex-Gender distinction.
14. Socio-cultural explanations of gender.
15. Gender differences in personality attributes.

Suggested / Essential list of References / Texts:

1. Thorpe, L.P. & Schulmer, A.N.: Personality: An Inter disciplinary Approach. New Jersey: D. Van Nostrand Co. (1962).
2. Ryckman, R.M.: Theories of Personality, Belomont: Thomson Wadsworth. (2008)
3. Martin, D.G.: Personality Effective and Ineffective. California: Brooks Cole Publishing Company (1976).
4. Hurlock, E.B.: Personality Development. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. (1976).
5. Feist, J. & Feist, G.J.:Theories of Personality. New York: Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. (2006)
6. Larsen, R.J. & Buss, D.M.: Personality psychology – Domains of Knowledge about Human Nature. New York: Tata Mc
Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. (2008)
7. Feshback, S. & Weiner, B.: Personality. New York: D.C. Health and Company, (1986).
8. Helgeson, V.S.: Psychology of gender: New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. (2012).
9. Hasan, Q.: Personality Assessment: A fresh psychological look. New Delhi: Gyan publishing House (1997).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology (V- SEMESTER)

Course Title : CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (Compulsory)

Course No : PSB – 555 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objectives:
 To impart basic knowledge of clinical psychology.
Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course, students will.
1. Be acquainted with the historical development of clinical psychology, professional activities and
employment setting for clinical psychologists.
2. Be able to differentiate clinical psychology from other related professional fields.
3. Learn the ethical issues involved in the profession of clinical psychology.
4. Have the knowledge of different diagnostic techniques used in clinical setting.
5. Be acquainted with the Western approaches to Psycho therapy.

Course Contents
1. Definition and early History of Clinical Psychology, early conception of Mental Illness. The
Foundation of Clinical Psychology, The influence of Binet’s Intelligence Tests, Influence of
Mental Health & Child Guidance movement, Influence of Sigmund Freud in America.
2. Professional Activities of Clinical Psychologists.
3. Employment settings for Clinical Psychologists.
4. Clinical Psychology and its differences from other professional fields.
5. Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology.
6. Nature and purpose of clinical diagnosis and assessment.
7. Behavioural observations: Naturalistic observation, self - monitoring, controlled observation.
8. Checklists and Inventories: Physiological Testing.
9. Types of Clinical Interview: Intake, Diagnostic, Structured VS unstructured, Mental status
examination, crisis.
10. Stages of clinical interview.
11. Case history and Case study methods
12. Definitions and Goals of Psychotherapy.
13. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Definition, Goals and Techniques.
14. Behavioural Psychotherapy: Origin and Goals.
15. Humanistic Psychotherapy: Concept and Goals
Suggested / Essential List of References / Texts:

1. Bellack A. S. & Hersen, M: Introduction to Clinical Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press (1980).
2. Korchin, S.J.: Modern Clinical Psychology. Delhi: CRR Publishers and Distributors (1986).
3. Ray, S.D.:The Practice of Psychotherapy. New Delhi: New Age International (1996).
4. Plante, T.G.: Contemporary Clinical Psychology. New York : John Willey & Sons; Inc. (1999).
5. Pomerantz, A.M.: Clinical Psychology- Science, Practice and Culture. New Delhi : Sage Publications (2008),
6. Hecker, J.E. & Thorpe, G.L.: Introduction to Clinical Psychology. Delhi: Pearson Education (2005).
7. Gregory R.J.: Psychological Testing: History, Principles & applications.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology (V- SEMESTER)

Course Title : COMMUNICATION SKILLS (Compulsory)

Course No : PSB – 556 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objective: To understand communication process & become a better communicator by

understanding different types, styles and psychological factors influencing the process of communication.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the nuances and skills in effective verbal and non- verbal communication in everyday
life and for future career pursuits.
2. Identify one’s own psychological barriers to effective communication (for example overcoming performance
anxiety, lack of assertiveness, defensiveness etc.) thereby enhancing communication competence.
3. To develop skills for public speaking
4. To promote cultural harmony through good & positive communication.
5. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in communication and appreciation of cultural variations in verbal
and non-verbal communication.
Course Contents:
1. Basics and Imperatives of Communication skills.
2. Choosing appropriate channel and Medium of Communication.
3. Role of Verbal Communication style.
4. Importance of Non-Verbal Communication.
5. Communication styles: Aggressive, Submissive, Assertive and Transactional.
6. Psychological barriers in effective communication.
7. General Skills for effective communication: Listening Empathy, Unconditional positive regard,
self-disclosure techniques.
8. Conversational skills.
9. Impression management strategies used in communication.
10. Understanding dynamics of interpersonal communication.
11. Managing interpersonal conflict for effective communication.
12. Communication and diversity.
13. Conflict resolution and harmony: Art of Non-violent communication.
14. Cultural differences in International communication.
15. Technology and communication.

Suggested /Essential list of References / Texts

1. Argyle, M.: Bodily communication. Routledge. 2013.
2. Danziger, K. Interpersonal Communication: Pergamon General Psychology Series (Vol. 53). Elsevier. 2013.
3. Gudykunst, W. B.: Cross-cultural and intercultural communication. Sage.2003.
4. Harris, T. A.: I'm OK, you're OK. Random House.2012
5. Weiten, W., & Lloyd, M.: Psychology Applied to Modern Life: Adjustment in the 21st Century. Thomson
Wadsworth: Belomonte,CA:2006
6. Rosenberg, M., & Chopra, D.: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy
Relationships. Puddle Dancer Press.2015.
7. Wood, J.T. : Communication in our lives; Wadsworth Cengage Publications.2008.
8. Barker, A.: Improve Your Communication Skills. Kogan Page Publishers, 2006.
9. Goleman , D.: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. 2005

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology (V- SEMESTER)

Course Title : Stress and Its Management (Open Elective)

Course No : PSB – 592 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)

Course Objective:
To make students acquainted with the concept of stress and stress management techniques.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student shall be able to understand:
1. The concept, types and sources of stress.
2. The nature and consequences of stress.
3. Physical and Psychological Responses to stress.
4. The various coping strategies.
5. To identify and evaluate the relative efficacy of various cognitive, behavioural and
social interventions for coping with stress in its various forms and manifestations
Course Contents:
1. Definition and Concept of Stress.
2. Causes of Stress: Environmental, Social and Personal.
3. Type of Stress
4. Response to Stress: Psychological and Physiological.
5. Coping: Concept and definition.
6. Types of coping strategies.
7. Stress Management Model.
8. Behavioral Approach to Stress Management: Broota’s relaxation technique, breathing
technique.
9. Social Approach to Stress Management.
10. Cognitive Approach to Stress Management.

Suggested /Essential list of References / Texts

1. Akbar Husain & Naima K. Gulrez. (2003). Managing Stress – A Practical Guide.
New Delhi: Friends Publications (India)
2. Rupashree Khubalkar. Know stress manage your stress. New Delhi: Neelkamal Publication
Pvt. Ltd.
3. Akbar Husain & Tabassum, Rashid. (2004). Stress Behaviour – Vol-I (Sources &
Effects), New Delhi: Friends Publications (India)
4. Akbar, Husain & Tabassum, Rahid. (2004). Stress Behaviour – Vol-II (Chapter 1
and 2), New Delhi: Friends Publications (India).
5. D.M. Pestonjee. (2006). Stress and Coping: The Indian Experience. Second Edition.
New Delhi: Sage Publications.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology V- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course No : PSB – 5P1 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. To measure two point threshold by the method of limits.

2. Level of aspiration of the subject.

3. Comparative study of Retroactive and Proactive inhibition.

4. Transfer of training (Bilateral).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology V- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL

Course No : PSB – 5P2 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. To measure intelligence through Bhatia’s Battery.

2. Assessment of Aptitude.

3. Assessment of personality through Neo-FFI.

4. Children’s Apperception Test.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology (VI- SEMESTER)

Course Title : Positive Psychology

Course No : PSB – 652 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objective:
To impart the theoretical knowledge of Positive Psychology and its application.
Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of positive psychology
2. Understand the relationship of positive psychology with other field.
3. Understand the application of positive psychology
4. Understand various positive psychology construct such as happiness, positive emotions
and well being etc.
5. Flourish in their lives by adapting positive coping behavior
Course Contents
1. Positive psychology: Meaning, Definition and Assumptions.
2. Goals of Positive Psychology, Relation with Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology and
Development Psychology.
3. Applications of Positive Psychology: Education, Workplace and Clinical Setting.
4. Eastern perspectives and positive psychology.
5. Positive behaviors: Enlightened Attitude, Creating space in mind and heart, Positive thinking,
Positive behaviour, Happiness, Generosity, Gratitude, etc.
6. Happiness: concept and definitions.
7. Correlates of happiness: Health, Attributional Styles, Positive Thinking, Positive Behavior,
Interpersonal Relationships, Nature, Extraversion, Social Support and Self Esteem.
8. Happiness and the facts of life: Gender and Marriage.
9. Well-being: Subjective well-being, Psychological well-being and social well being.
10. Personality as related with subjective and psychological well being.
11. Determinants of Well-being: Age, Education, Employment, Social Relationships and Social Roles.
12. Positive emotions: Meaning and Concept.
13. Borden-and-built theory of positive emotions
14. Wisdom: concept and meaning.
15. Balanced theory of wisdom.

Suggested /Essential list of References / Texts

1. Baumgardner, S.R., Crothers, M.K. (2009). Positive Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education.
2. Kumar, U., Archana, & rakish, V. (2015). Positive Psychology- Applications Work, Heath and
Well-being. Delhi & Chennai: Pearson.
3. David, S.A., Boniwell, I., & Conley Ayers, A. (2013). The Oxford Handbook of Happiness.
Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
4. Joseph, S. (Ed.) (2015). Positive Psychology in Practice. Promoting Human Flourishing In Work,
Health, Education, and Everyday Life. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
5. Husain, A., & Nazam, F. (2018). Applied Positive Psychology. New Delhi: Research India Press.
6. Snyder, C.R. & Lopez, S.J. (2011). Positive Psychology: The Scientific and practical
Explorations of Human Strengths (Second Edition), Los Angeles: Sage.
7. Nicolas, J. L. B., Loonas, T., & Eiroa-Orosen, F. J. (2018). The Routledge International
Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology. Oxon: Routledge.
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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology VI- SEMESTER
Course Title : EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (Optional)
Course No : PSB – 653 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objectives
To familiarize with the aims of education and their psychological significance.
Course Outcomes: After completion of the course the student should be able to understand.
1. Importance of educational psychology.
2. How psychology can help in classroom teaching.
3. Need for special education.
4. Concept of Inclusive education.
5. Address students stress and help in management.
Course Contents:
1. Educational Psychology: Nature and development.
2. Aims of Educational Psychology.
3. Role of school psychology in modern education.
4. Survey and Observation method.
5. Contemporary views on Educational Psychology.
6. Learning- concept, nature and domains.
7. Theories of learning and their application in education: Trial & Error and Insight.
8. Need of Special education with reference to challenged and gifted children.
9. Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
10. Enhancing Mental Health of Learners.
11. Understanding educational stress and its remedies.
12. Concept of Emotional Abuse and its solution.
13. Developing emotional intelligence.
14. Inclusive Education: Concept, development and its importance.
15. Problems and remedies of education in India.
Suggested / Essential List of References / Texts:

1. Kakkar, S.B. : Educational Psychology. New Delhi: Syndicate Binders (2001).

2. Kundu, C.L., & : Educational Psychology. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. (1988).
Puton, D.N.
3. Mangal, S.K. : Essential of Educational Psychology. New Delhi: Prentice- Hall of India
Private Limited (2007).
4. Dosajh, N.L. : Advanced Educational Psychology. New Delhi: Allied Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd. (1982).
5. Chauhan, S.S. : Advanced Educational Psychology (7th Ed.). New Delhi: Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. (2007).
6. Mathur , S.S. : Educational Psychology (20th Ed.). Agra: Shri Vinod Pustak Mandir
(2014).
7. Woolfolk, A. : Educational Psychology (9th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education (2008).

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology VI- SEMESTER
Course Title : ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS STRATEGY (Optional)
Course No : PSB – 654 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objectives
To impart the theoretical and practical knowledge of organizational psychology and processes involved.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student would be able to:
1. Articulate basic principles of organizational psychology.
2. Critically understand the theories of work motivation.
3. Identify the importance of various selection techniques and interviews.
4. Understand the usage of psychological tests in selection.
5. Understand the importance of leadership in effectiveness of employees.

Course Contents
1. Nature and scope of Organizational Psychology.
2. Contribution of Taylor: Time Studies
3. Contribution of Gilbreth: Motion Studies.
4. Work Motivation: Meaning, process and characteristics of motivation.
5. Theories of work motivation- Need Hierarchy and two factor theories.
6. Proper selection - meaning and process.
7. Selection techniques- Application Blank and Weighted Application Blank.
8. Interview & its type: Preliminary, Background, Discussion & Stress.
9. Psychological tests and their implication to proper selection.
10. Leadership Behaviour: Employee-centered and Management-centered approaches.
11. Managerial grid.
12. Employees training methods- on-the-job training methods; Vestibule and outside-the -job- training
methods.
13. Executive training methods - Role-Playing, and sensitivity training methods.
14. Advertising: meaning and its components.
15. Methods for measuring effectiveness of advertisements.

Suggested /Essential list of References / Texts

1. Anastasi, Anne. : Fields of Applied Psychology. New York: McGrawHill Book (1963).

2. Blum, L.M. &Naylor, J.C.: Industrial Psychology, Its theoretical and socialfoundations.
New York: HapperBrothers: (1956).

3. Mc. Cormick, E.J& Tiffin, J.: Industrial Psychology. New Delhi: Prentice Hall
ofIndia(1984)

4. Siegal, L. & Lane,J.M.: Psychology in Industrial Organizations.

5. Halloran : Psychology Applied to Life and Work.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology VI- SEMESTER
Course Title : Human Development (Optional)
Course No : PSB – 656 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objectives

● To import knowledge about basic principles and theories of human development.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the factors influencing the human development.
2. Understand the methods of studying human development.
3. Understand the characteristics of different developmental periods from infancy through old age.
4. Utilize knowledge of developmental stages for enhancing human potential.
5. Relate the scientific knowledge of development.

Course Contents
1. Nature of development and Growth.
2. Factors in development: Biological, Psychological and Sociological.
3. Longitudinal method and its limitation.
4. Cross – sectional method and its limitation
5. Sequential method and its limitations.
6. Aspects of development: Sensory- motor, cognitive, language, emotional, social and moral.
7. Theories of human development: Psychoanalytic theory, cognitive theory, behavioural & social
cognitive theory, ethological and ecological theory.
8. Principles of development: Role of heredity and Environment in human development.
9. Prenatal Development – Conception, Course of prenatal development, Conditions affecting
prenatal development.
10. Infancy- Characteristics, Developmental tasks and Problems.
11. Early Childhood - Characteristics, Developmental tasks and Behaviour problems.
12. Middle Childhood - Characteristics, Developmental tasks and Behaviour problems.
13. Adolescence - Characteristics, Developmental tasks and Socioemotional problems.
14. Adulthood - Characteristics, Developmental tasks and Problems.
15. Old Age – Physical changes, Developmental tasks and Emotional Problems.

Suggested /Essential list of References / Texts

1. Hurlock, E.B. : Developmental Psychology: A life- span approach. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill (2007).
2 Hurlock, E.B. : Child Development (6th Ed.) McGraw Hill Co. Auckland (1981).
3 Kakar, S. (2012) : The inner world: a psychoanalytic study of childhood and society in India (4th Ed). New Delhi,
. Oxford University Press.
4 Mathur, S.S. : Clinical Psychology Agra: Vinod Pustak Mandir (1998).
5 Papalia, D and : Human Development. Human development.9th Ed. New Delhi: Tata McGraw- Hill (2006)
. Olds, S.W.
6 Santrock, J.W. : Life Span development. New York: McGraw Hill (1999).
7 Srivastava, A.K. : Child Development: An Indian perspective. New Delhi: NCERT (1981).
8 Berk, L.E. : Child Development. New Delhi: Prentice Hall (1996).
9 Mussen, B. : Child development and personality. New York : Harper and Row (1990)
Conger,J.J., Kagan,
.
J. and Huston, A. C.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology VI- SEMESTER
Course Title : Biopsychology (Compulsory)
Course No : PSB – 657 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objectives
 To introduce the biological bases of psychological processes.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student shall be:
1. Able to understand the nature & scope of Bio-Psychology.
2. Able to understand the brain structure and related functions.
3. Able to understand conduction mechanism of the nervous system functional abnormalities in
neurotransmitters.
4. Familiar with the techniques to study brain.
5. Familiar with different neurocognitive disorders.

Course Contents
1. Nature and scope of biopsychology.
2. Genetics: Cell, DNA, RNA and Chromosomes.
3. Method of research in biopsychology: Lesion Studies, Stimulation Methods, Recording
Methods, Imaging Methods and Genetic Studies.
4. Divisions of biopsychology: Physiological Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Neuropsychology,
Psychophysiology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Comparative Psychology.
5. Structure of Brain: Hind brain, Mid brain and Forebrain.
6. Functions of Brain: Hind brain, Mid brain and Forebrain.
7. Structure of Nervous System: CNS, PNS and ANS.
8. Functions of Nervous System: CNS, PNS and ANS.
9. Structure and Function of Neuron: Cell body, Nucleus, Dendrites, Axon, Terminal synaptic buttons.
10. Types of Neuron and its conduction mechanism: Polarization (Resting Potential), Depolarization (Action
Potential) and Repolarization.
11. Functional abnormalities in neurotransmitters: Dopamine, GABA, Serotonin and Acetylcholine.
12. Methods of investigating the Brain: Golgi Stain, Nissl Stain, Wada Technique, X-Ray, CT scan.
13. New techniques to investigate Brain: Angiography, EEG, PET, MRI, TMS.
14. Endocrine System: Thyroid, Adrenal, Pituitary, Pancreas, thymus and Pineal.
15. Neurocognitive disorders: Alzheimer, Parkinson, Amnesia, and Korsakoff Psychosis.

Suggested /Essential list of References / Texts

1. Carlson, N.R. (2012). Foundations of physiological Psychology. (Sixth Edition). Delhi: Pearson Education.
2. Kalat, J. W. (2015). Biological psychology. Nelson Education.
3. Kalpan & Sadock’s (2015) Synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioural Science/Clinical Psychiatry (Eleventh edition).
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
4. Pinel, J. P. (2009). Biopsychology. Pearson Education.
5. Psychology Class XI –NCERT
6. Wagner, H., & Silber, K. (2004). BIOS Instant Notes in Physiological Psychology. Taylor & Francis.
7. Zillmer, E., Spiers, M., & Culbertson, W. (2007). Principles of neuropsychology. Nelson Education.

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology (VI- SEMESTER)

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING (COMPULSORY)

Course No : PSB – 658 (CBCS)
Credits : 04
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Theory
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 30 (30%)
End Semester - 70 (70%)
Course Objective:
 To provide students basic knowledge of the principles of Psychological testing and the steps
involved in the construction of a Psychological test.
Course Outcomes: At the completion of the course the students:
1. Will get an acquaintance with the principles of Psychological testing.
2. Will develop theoretical knowledge of the steps involved in the construction of a psychological test.
3. Will be familiar with the psychometric characteristics of Psychological test.
4. Will be familiar with various types of psychological tests available (classifications) and their uses.
5. Will have the theoretical knowledge of measurement and measurement scales.
Course Contents:
1. Definition and nature of a psychological test, Brief history of Psychological Testing.
2. Uses of Psychological tests.
3. Difference between testing and assessment.
4. Test Administration: Advance Preparation of Examiners, Testing conditions, Rapport building.
5. Classification of Psychological tests: Group Vs. Individual tests, Typical Vs. Maximum
Performance tests, Objective Vs. Projective tests, Speed Vs. Power tests, Limited Response Vs.
Free Response tests.
6. Definition and levels of Measurement.
7. Representative scaling methods: Equal Appearing Interval, Method of Absolute Rating, Likert
Scales.
8. Constructing the items: Initial Questions in Test Construction, Table for specification, Item
Format, Guiding Rules of Item Writing.
9. Testing the item: Item Difficulty Index, Item-Reliability Index, Item Validity Index, and item
Discrimination Index.
10. Reliability: Definition and Concept: The sources of measurement errors.
11. Methods for determining reliability-Test-Retest, Parallel forms; Split-half.
12. Factors affecting Reliability.
13. Validity: face validity, content validity, and criterion-related validity.
14. Factors influencing validity.
15. Norms : Developmental & Within group

Suggested / Essential List of References / Texts:

1. Anastasi, A., & Urbina, S.: Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Prentice Hall International Inc. (1997).
2. Hasan, Q.: Personality Assessment: A fresh Psychological Look. New Delhi: Gyan Publishing House (1998).
3. Graham, J. R & Lilly, R. S.: Psychological Testing. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc., (1996).
4. Kaplan, R. K. & Sacuzzo, D. P.: Psychological Testing– Principles, Applications and Issues. New Delhi : Cengage
Learning India Pvt. Ltd. (2005).
5. Kline, T.J.B.: Psychological Testing – A Practical Approach to Design and Evaluation. New Delhi: Vistaar Publications
(2005).
6. Husain, A.: Psychological Testing. New Delhi: Pearson Education Inc. (2012).
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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology VI- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL – III

Course No : PSB – 6P1 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. To measure the Job satisfaction of a subject.

2. Assessment of happiness

3. To measure self esteem.

4. Assessment of well-being

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Department of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
B.A. (HONS.) Psychology VI- SEMESTER

Course Title : PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICAL – IV

Course No : PSB – 6P2 (CBCS)
Credits : 02
Course Category : PSB
Type of Course : 40
Course Assessment : Practical
Maximum Marks – 100
Sessional Marks - 40 (40%)
End Semester - 60 (60%)

1. Writing test items for a Psychological test.

2. Item analysis of a Psychological test.

3. Determining Reliability of a Psychological test.

4. Determining the Validity of a Psychological scale.

5. Preparation of norms for the test.

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