DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

To ensure an effective orientation of students towards the discipline of psychology so that they may come to appreciate the diversity of the subject and its pragmatic significance.To make students familiar with the essentials features of human personality.To inculcate a sense of personal relevance of Psychology as a subject with the potential of gaining better insight into one’s own self and others.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will have an introductory knowledge of selected areas of basic psychological enquiry, will have an ability to discuss different psychological topics. Basic review skills in critically evaluating knowledge claims regarding psychological theory.Basic understanding of research methods in the discipline of Psychology and will have an introductory knowledge about conventions for presenting written reports and essays that cover topics introduced within the syllabus.

READINGS:

1. Weiten, W. (2017). Psychology: Themes and variations (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
2. Kalat, J. W. (2013). Introduction to psychology (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
3. Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Hilgard, E. R. (2014) Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.ISBN: 8601200752540.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Psychology
2.  Basic research Methods in Psychology
3. Biological Basis of Behavior
4. Sensation &Perception 
5.  Motivation and Emotion
6.  Learning
7. Memory
8. Intelligence and theories of intelligence
9. Personality development

RESEARCH PROJECT 

Assignments will be given to students to ensure their practical understanding of the course.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional:                     20marks

Project/ Assignment: 10 marks

Presentation:    5 marks

Class particiation:  5 marks

Midterm Exam:  30 MARKS

Finalterm Exam:  50 marks

Timings: wednesday, thursday & friday (12:00pm to 1:00pm)