ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ARTS / SCIENCE
Applied Psychology-I
Total Mark: 100
Appendix ‘A’
(Outlines of Tests)
| Paper-A: Basic Concepts in Psychology (Written) : | 80 Marks |
| Paper-B: Experiments in Psychology (Practical) : | 20 Marks |
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Appendix ‘B’ |
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(Syllabi and Courses of Reading) |
Paper-A: Basic Concepts in Psychology 80 Marks
Introduction to Psychology:
Definition; Brief historical background and schools of Psychology; Careers & Specialization in Psychology.
Research Methods in Psychology:
Observation (Naturalistic and Field study); Case history. Experimental Method, Survey; Interview.
Statistical Analysis in Psychology:
Definition and Importance of Statistics in Psychology Graphic Representation
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean Median and Mode. Measures of variability: Standard deviation
Correlation: Pearson Product-moment & Rank Order.
Biological Basis of Behavior:
Brain Structure and Functions, Nervous System, Neurons, Parts of Nervous System; Endocrine glands.
Sensation and Perception:
Sensation: Characteristics of Sensation. Visual Sensation: Structure and Functions of the eye, Auditory Sensation Structure and Functions of the ear
Perception: Factors in perception, types of perception, perceptual organization; perceptual problems illusions and Hallucinations.
Motivation:
Definition and Classification; Primary (Biogenic) Motives Secondary Motives; intrinsic and Extrinsic Motives; Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation; Theories of Motivation.
Emotion:
Definition; Components of Emotion; Theories of Emotion. Expression of Emotions and Psychological Well being.
Learning and Conditioning:
Definition and Types; Classical and instrumental conditioning; Learning throughImitation; Cognitive learning.
Memory:
Definition; Types of Memory; Models of Memory; Memory Processes: Retention, Recall, Recognition and Retrieval; Forgetting, Theories of Forgetting; Improving Memory; Mnemonics.
Thinking:
Definition; Types (Realistic Autistic thinking, Creativity, problem solving); Tools of Thinking; Imagery; Language; Concepts.
Intelligence:
Definition; Theories of Intelligence; Assessment of Intelligence
Personality:
Definition; Theories of Personality, Assessment of Personality
Paper-B: Experiments in Psychology (Practical) 20 Marks
Practical Note Book: 05 Marks
Practical Examination: 10 Marks
Viva Voice: 05 Marks
List of Experiments:
- Muller-Lyer Illusion
- Transfer of Training
- Memory using Meaningful vs Nonsense Syllables
- Size Constancy
- Personality Assessment (Projective technique)
- Retroactive Inhibition vs Proactive Inhibition
- Reaction Time
- Maze Learning
Recommended Books:
- Smith, E. E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B. L. & Loftus G. R. (2003). Introduction to Psychology. USA: Thomson Learning.
- Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2007). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior.
- New York, NY:McGraw-Hill.
- Myers, D. G. (2001). Psychology (6thed.). USA: Worth Publishers.
- Breakwell, G. M., Smith, J. A. & Wright, D. B. (2012). Research Methods in Psychology.
- London:SAGE Publications.
- Carlson N. R- (2005). Foundations of Physiological Psychology. (6thed.). India: Pearson Education.
- Blake, R. &Sekuler, R. (2006). Perception (5thed.). USA: McGraw-Hill.
- Domjan, M. (2005). The Essentials of Conditioning and Learning. (3rded.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
- Wilson, B. A. (2009). Memory Rehabilitation: Integrating Theory and Practice. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
- Eysenck, M. W. & Keane M. T. (2005). Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook, New York, NY: Psychology Press.
- Pervin, L. A., Cervone, D. & John, O. P. (2005). Personality: Theory and Research. USA: John Wiley & Sons.
- Moore, D. S. (2000). The Basic Practice of Statistics. (2nded), USA: Freeman and Company.
- Feldman, R. S. (2000). Essentials of Understanding Psychology. (4,h ed.). Boston:McGraw Hills Higher Education.
- Gray, P. (2002). Psychology (4thed). U S A. Words Worth Publishers
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ARTS / SCIENCE
Applied Psychology-II
Total Mark: 100
Appendix ‘A’
(Outlines of Tests)
| Paper-A: Applied Areas of Psychology (Written) : | 80 Marks |
| Paper-B: Mini Research (Practical) : | 20 Marks |
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Appendix ‘B’ |
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(Syllabi and Courses of Reading) |
Paper-A: Applied Areas of Psychology 80 Marks
Introduction:
Scope of Psychology
Introduction of Applied Areas of Psychology
Clinical Psychology:
Introduction: aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a Clinical Psychologist
Perspectives of Clinical Psychology
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
Status of Clinical Psychology in the World
Status of Clinical Psychology in Pakistan
Counseling Psychology:
Introduction: aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a Counseling Psychologist
Perspectives of Counseling Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
Status of Counseling Psychology in the World
Status of Counseling Psychology in Pakistan
Organizational/Industrial Psychology:
Introduction and Brief History of I/O Psychology
Scope of I/O Psychology
Approaches to I/O Psychology
Services provided by I/O Psychologists
Assessment and Intervention
Status of I/O Psychology in the World
Status of I/O Psychology in Pakistan
Developmental Psychology:
Introduction: Aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a Developmental Psychologist
Approaches of Developmental Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
Status of Developmental Psychology in the World
Status of Developmental Psychology in Pakistan
Health Psychology:
Introduction: aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a Health Psychologist
Models of Health Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
Status of Health Psychology in the World
Status of Health Psychology in Pakistan
School and Educational Psychology:
Introduction: aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a School Psychologist
Perspectives of School Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
Status of School/Educational Psychology in the World
Status of School/Educational Psychology in Pakistan
Social Psychology:
Introduction; Group Types: Primary group, Secondary group, Reference group, In and out group Attitude: Types of attitudes; Stereotypes, Prejudices Nature and components, Leadership: types and characteristics Mass Communication: Electronic media and Print media.
Sports Psychology:
Introduction: aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a Sport Psychologist
Perspectives of Developmental Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
Status of Sport Psychology in the World
Status of Sport Psychology in Pakistan
Forensic Psychology:
Introduction: aims and scope
Brief History
Role of a Forensic Psychologist
Perspectives of Forensic Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
Status of Forensic Psychology in the World
Status of Forensic Psychology in Pakistan
Emerging Areas in Psychology:
Positive Psychology
Environmental Psychology
Peace Psychology
Military Psychology
Paper-B: Mini Research (Practical) 20 Marks
Students are required to perform mini research in group (comprising of 4-5 members). Mini Research Report: 10 marks
Viva Voice : 10 marks
Recommended Books:
- Kaplan, R. M. & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2005). Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues. USA:
- Slater, A. & Bremner, G. (2003). An Introduction to Developmental Germany: Blackwell Publishing.
- Santrock, J. W. (2007). Child Development. (11th ). USA: McGraw-Hill.
- Crow, D. & Crow, A. (2000). Educational Psychology. Pakistan: National Book Foundation. Sharma, R. N. & Sharma R. K. (2006). Advanced Educational Psychology.I ndia: Atlantic Publisher.
- Myers, D. G. (2008). Social Psychology. USA: McGraw-Hill.
- Muchinsky, P. M. (2002). Psychology Applied to Work. USA: Wadsworth.
- Snyder, C. R. & Lopez, S. J. (2007). Positive Psychology. USA: SAGE
- Towl J. & Crighton, D. A. (2010). Forensic Psychology. UK: Blackwell Publishing.
- Bell, A., Greene, T. C., Fisher J. D. & Baum, A. (2001). Environmental Psychology.USA: Harcourt.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ARTS
PSYCHOLOGY (OPTIONAL)
Appendix ‘A’
(Outlines of Tests)
Total Marks
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Appendix ‘B’
(Syllabi and Courses of Reading)
Paper:
- Definition, subject matter, Scope and methods.
- Sensation, Sight and Hearing.
- Perception
- Learning
- Individual Differences.
- Memory and Imagination.
- Feeling and Emotion,
- Motivation-Violation.
- Personality, Development, Factors of Personality. Social and Physiological Aspects.
Books Recommended:-
| Psychology – A study of Mental Life. | Woodworth, R.S. |
OR
Nafsiyat by C.A. Qadir
Note:- Students who have taken Psychology in B.A as an elective subject cannot take up the subject of Psychology (Optional).
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