Accademic Profile Chandrakant Jamadar,Asst.Professor

Chandrakant Jamadar

M.A. B.Ed., M.Phil, PhD

Asst. Professor and course coordinator

P.G. Studies in Psychology

Maharani Arts & Commerce College for Women’s

J.L.B. Road, Mysore-570005.

Email: mscbrain@gmail.com

Mobile No.  08892583777, 9535819777, 9060630777

Teaching Experience            :           3 yrs

Area of Specialization           :          

·         Indian Psychology

·         Counseling Psychology

·         Research Methodology

·         Psychological Measurement

·         Social Psychology

 Gold medal &First Rank in M.A.

International conferences

1.            Presented paper is international conference on psychology in mental health, Journey of a Profession: Prospects and Challenges, Held on July 26-28 J 2007, In NIMHANS, Bangalore.

2.            Presented paper is second international Buddhist conference on perspectives on Engaged Buddhism, 17-18, April, 2010, Nagpur.

3.            Presented paper in International conference on enhancing human potential: Bio-Psychosocial perspectives on Nov. 15-17-2010 in Chandigarh University, Punjab.

4.            Presented paper in International conference on positive psychology: A New Approach to mental health held on August 8 2010 in Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur.

5.            Presented paper in 7^th National and 1^st International conference of academy of Psychologists on “ Mental health and well-being “ on 8-9 April 2011 in Institute of management studies, Bangalore

6.            Presented paper in International conference of Applied Psychology,Feb 24-25,2012 in Punjab University,Chandigarh.

7.            Presented paper in “The Indian science congress Association,3-7,2012 in KIIT University,Bhuvaneswar.

8.            Participated in First International multi-disciplinary conference on “current research trends, held on Nov. 20 & 21 2009 at Mysore.

9.            Participated in International conference on career guidance and counseling organized by International Association for Educational and Vocational guidance. In NIMHANS, Bangalore, held on Oct, 8, 9 & 10, 2010.

10.        Participated in First International ABA conference in India hotel Taj, Bangalore held on Dec-11-12, 2010.

11.        Participated in International conference on counseling as a tool for non-violent social change, held on Jan 4, 6 2011 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

12.        Participated in 46^th National and 15^th International conference of the IAAP on life skills for quality of life on 4-6, Feb 2011 in Mysore.

National Conference

13.        Presented paper is National conference on Applied Psychology, career opportunities in Psychology: potential areas and required skills. Held on Jan 6-7, 2007 in VBS Purvancual University, Jaunpur.

14.        Presented paper is National conference of community psychology Association of India, Challenges in 21^st Century held on Feb 4-6, 2007 in Pune University.

15.        Presented conference of AOP. Held on March 29-30, 2007, in S.V. University, Tirupati, (AP).

16.        Presented paper is 6^th National conference of AOP, held on Sep. 13, 14, 2010, S.V. University, Tirupati (AP).

17.        Presented paper is UGC National Seminar on Women, Health and Development: Issues and Challenges held on 25-26, Feb 2011, in Karnataka University Dharwad Karnataka.

18.        Presented paper is UGC National level conference on “Current trends in Physical Education and sports science in Mandya on 13 & 14^th May 2011.

19.        Presented paper titled marital adjustment, Depression, Anxiety and stress among HIV working and non-working married woman in Iamh, Dharwad on 8^th & 29^th March 2011.

20.        Presented paper in Global trends in physical education and sports, Jan 25^th -26^th, 2011 in Punjab.

21.        Participated in 5^th National conference of IAMH held on 29-30 Jan 2005, in Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka.

22.        Participated in 5^th National Conference of ADP, Symposium on Interface between Medicine &Psychology, in Tirupati.

23.        Participated in” HR paradigms in the 21^st century: Asocial work perspective “held from 27-29,oct 2010 in JSS college Mysore.

24.        Participated in “Social transformation through women empowerment “conducted on 5^th Nov 2011 at Tumkur University,Tumkur Karnataka.

25.        Participated in Ethno-historical development of de-notified Tribes: Issue and prospects on Dec 23-24 2010 at centre for the study of social exclusion and inclusive policy and Dept. of studies in History, University of Mysore.

26.        Participated in “Food inflation- issues and challenges” organized by Dept.of commerce and economics on 4^th Feb 2012,at Banumaih college,Mysore.

Seminars

27.        Presented Paper in “Combating corruption in India” in UGC National seminar, Gobi Arts collge,Gobichettipalayam,Tamilnadu on 19-20 Aug 2011.

28.        Presented Paper in “Importance of human rights and women empowerment” in UGC National seminar,Gobi Arts collge,Gobichettipalayam,Tamilnadu on 16-17 sep 2011.

29.        Presented Paper in Millennium development goals and National mission on education through ICT: the challenges for the Universities” held on sep 7-8,2011 at ICSSR panjab University, Chandigarh.

30.        Presented Paper in “Mental health and well-being across the life span” held on 17-18, March Department of Psychology,SV University,Tirupati,Andrapradesh.

31.        Participated in one day seminar on A Need for counseling in improving quality of higher education in Gulbarg Unviersity, Gulbarga, Karnataka held on 26-03-2007.

32.        Participated in one day Seminar on Job opportunities in areas of Psychology in Rural area held on 20^th Oct, 2009 at Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore.

33.        Participated in Research on Yoga in Depression: Neuroimmunology & Neuroplasticity held on 26 Sep 2010 at NIMHANS, Bangalore.

34.        Participated in one day seminar on “Problems and prospects of Dalit’s in higher education” held on 7^th Oct 2011 orgnized by Mysore university SC/ST employees cell,Mysore.

35.        Participated in “Missing girls and women: Issue and implications” on 23-24 Jan 2012 at University of Mysore,Mysore.

36.        Participated in “women health and development: Issues & challenges” on 25-26 Feb 2011 at Post-Graduate Dept.of studies in sociology,Karnataka university,Dharwad.

37.        Participated in “Status, role and responsibilities of teachers and students in contemporary higher education” conducted on 17-18 Feb 2011 at MGV college muddebihal,Karnataka.

38.        Participated in “Preservation of monuments, importance of inscriptions and the role of these in formation of history” organized by Dept.of History,Govt college,Hassan,Karnataka on 8^th March 2011.

39.        Participated in “Environmental law” held at sharadha vilas law college,Mysore on11th March 2011.

40.         Participated in Indian Psychology:challenges and prospects organized by thecentre for Indian psychology,Jain Unversity,Bangalore on 6-7 Aug 2011.

41.        Participated in “Empowerment of women: Issues and challenges “organized by Dept.of economics, Vidyodaya college T.Narsipur on 26-27 Aug 2011.

42.        Participated in “Rights for education for special children”organized by Karnataka state Open University Mysore on 7^th Feb 2012.

43.        Participated in “solution of social, economic and education sensation off India” organized by Karnataka stste Open University, Mysore on 12^th July 2011.

44.        Participated Revised induction training for ICTC counselors under supervisory of NACO and KSAPS, Bangalore, held from 26-02-2007 to 09-03-2007at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Karnataka.

45.        Participated in one day workshop on Recent Advances in Mental Training under training of Prof. Lars Eric- Unistahl Scandinavian International University – SWEDAN, 14^th Nov 2010 at Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Workshops

46.        Participated one day workshop on “Recent advances in mental training” on 14^th Nov 2010 under guidance of Professor LARS ERIC-UNESTAL,Scandian international University,SWEDEN.

47.        Participated one day workshop on ‘developing human strengths: New Horizons, under guidance of Professor Alex Linley Worwik University, United Kingdom on 18^th Nov 2010.

48.        Participated in ‘Clinical Skills’ held on 3-03-2005 to 27-03-2005 at Kasturaba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka.

49.        Participated in Workshop on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision and Social Exclusion and Inclusion on 27^th March 2011 in Mysore.

50.        Participated in Workshop one day workshop on “ENHANCING LIFE SKILLS” on 26^th Feb 2012 Under guidance of Professor LARS ERIC_UNESTAL,Scandian International University,SWEDEN ,at Panjab University,Chandigarh.

51.        Research methodology, national institute of engineering college, Mysore on5th August 2012.

52.        Participated in “Teacher Empowerment Training for Assistant Professors” conducted by the Department of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka on 1^st May to 7^th May 2011(seven days).

53.        Participated in “Revised induction training for ICTC Counsellors”at Gulbarga University on 26-02-2007 to 09-03-2007(Thirteen days).

Publications

54.        Life stress and social support among HIV patients. Published in Social science international, special volume, (2009, APA).ISSN.0970-1087.Washington (Refereed and International Indexed).

55.        Paper entitled “Mental health and Adjustment of MSM published in International Journal of Social action, vol.6 No. 1-2, Jan-Dec-2010, ISSN: 0973-3116, Delhi (Refereed and International Indexed ).

56.        Paper entitled “The impact of socio-economic status on life stress and adjust mental problems of HIV +ve patients”, International Journal of Transactions In Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN – 0975-3745, V2, N2, 2010, Meerut (U.P).

57.        Affect of Vpasana meditation on mental health Gorakhpur social scientist, ISSN – 0976-8521, Vol-2, 2010, Gorakhpur (peer reviwed).

58.        Gender and age differences in coping styles, perceived social support and quality of life among HIV infected people, Orient Journal of Law & Social Science, Hyderabad, ISSN-0973-7480, Vol-IV, Issue-10, 2010.

59.        Adjustment problems and Need for counseling for HIV +ve patients, orient journal of law and social science. Hyderabad, ISSN-0973-7480, Vol, IV, Issue-11, 2010.

60.        Impact of Vipasana Meditation on life Stress, Oriental Journal of Law & Social Sciences, Hyderabad, ISSN-0973-7480, Vol-IV, Iwsue-9, 2010.

61.        Marital Adjustment, Depression, Anxiety and Stress among HIV working and non-working women, Oriental Journal of Low & Social Sciences, Hyderabad, ISSN – 1973-7480, Vol-V, Issue-3, 2011.

62.        Psychological Testing & Measurement, KSOU, Mysore. Block-4 (M.A. (Final year) 2010.

63.        Paper entitled “Occupational stress among Doctors” published in Oriental Journal of Law and Social Science, Hyderabad Vol. No. V, Issue-5, ISSN: 0973-7480 April 2011.

64.        Coping styles, perceived social support and quality of life among HIV infected people, oriental journal of law and social sciences,Hyderabad,vol.No-v,issue-6 May 2011.

65.        Post marital sexual anxiety among Doctors, International journal of research in commerce, economics and management,U.S.A volume 1,2011,issue-4(August) (Refereed and International Indexed ).

66.        Paper entitled “The impact of SES and Locus of control Adjust mental problems of HIV +ve patients, Published in Developments in social sciences(edt.book),AAdi publications Jaipur,ISBN-978-93-80902-68-5

67.        A study of relationship between quotients and job involvement in women employees published in Trends in social science (edt.book), Aadi publication, Jaipur, ISBN-978-93-80902-69-2.

68.        Puberty and Amenorrhea among child, Psyinsight journal, Haryana, ISSN: 2229-49372011.

69.        Psychological analysis of corruption: A Review, published in combating corruption in India, Gobichettipalayam, Tamilnadu, ISBN :978-81-910200-4-5,2011.

70.        Women’s states ,role and rights in Islam society published in Importance of human rights and women empowerment, in Tamilnadu,ISBN:978-81-910200-5-2,2011

71.        Impact of socio-economics states on adjustment of HIV patients published in readings in social sciences,Anu publication Meerut,ISBN:978-93-82166-03-0 (Refereed and International Indexed ).

72.        Paper entitled “Aged among adjustment”, Published in Asian Journal of Social Science.

73.        Adjustment among aged, Asian journals of development matters International contemporary & multidisciplinary journal, ISSN: 0973-9629, vol-5, Nov-2011 (Refereed and International Indexed).

74.        Occupational stress among work motivation among telecom employees published in Golden research thoughts, ISSN: 2231-5063, vol.l, may-2012 (Refereed and International Indexed).

75.        Levels of menarche on general health and personal health depression among adolescent girls published in Indian streams research journal,vol.l,issue.v/June 2012 (Refereed and International Indexed).

76.        Social support and mental health among male and female prison inmates, Golden research thoughts, vol.l,Issue.xii/June-2012 (Refereed and International Indexed).

77.        Perceiving loneliness among single and both parent children readings in social science, Anu publications Meerut, ISSBN: 978-93-82166-03-0 (Refereed and International Indexed).

78.        Depression, anxiety and stress among pregnant women published in International Journal of contemporary research in India, ISSN: 2231-2137, vol.2, issue 2, June, 2012 (Refereed and International Indexed).

79.        Impact of vipasana meditation on mental health published in proceedings of 99^th Indian science congress, Bhuvneswar, jan-2012.

 (Seven articles are accepted for the publication)

Books

1. Psychology of HIV patients published in LAP LAMBERT, GERMANY, and ISBN: 9783846584057, 2012.

2. Nomads in Karnataka published in LAP LAMBERT, GERMANY, and ISBN: 978-3-659-19626-3-2012.

Other Activities

1. Participated in state level N.S.S camp held on 23-09-99 to 2-10-1999 at Jawaharalal Nehru National Engineering College, Shimoga, and Karnataka.
2. Participated in State level N.S.S Camp held on 12-01-2000 to 19-01-2000 at Agriculture University, Dharwad, and Karnataka.
3. Played role in resource persons in KSOU Mysore, Gobi Arts College, and Gobichettepaliam.

Orientation / Refresher course

1.      UGC Sponsored orientation course at ASC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, held on 02-03-2011 to 26-03-2010 (With “A” grade).

2.      UGC Sponsored Refresher course at ASC Panjab University Chandigarh, held on 01.09.2011 to 21.09.2011(with “A” grade).

Academy Member (life member)

Indian Academy of Applied psychology Chennai.

1. Academy of Psychology Tirupati (AP)
2. Gorakhpur social scientist, Gorakhpur (UP)
3. International Association of Humanities, Daheradun.
4. Indian Association of Mental Health, Dharwad
5. International association of Holistic psychology, Chennai.
6. Karnataka government college teachers association, Bangalore.
7. Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore. 

syllabus

M.Sc. Psychology

APPENDIX B

COURSE DETAILS- SEMESTER WISE

Sl. No.	Semester	Type of the paper	Title of the Paper	Credit Pattern			Credit Value
				L	T	P
1.	Semester 1	Hard Core	Advanced Cognitive Psychology	3	1	2	6
2	Semester 1	Hard Core	Test construction and standardization	2	1	1	4
3	Semester 1	Hard Core	Basic genetics, Evolution, and Behavior	2	1	0	3
4	Semester 1	Soft Core	Childhood Psychopathology	2	1	1	4
5	Semester 1	Soft Core	Psychological Assessment	2	0	1	3
6	Semester 1	Soft Core	Organizational Behavior	2	1	1	4
7	Semester 1	Soft Core	Human Resource Training and Development	2	0	1	3
8	Semester 2	Hard Core	Advanced Statistics	2	1	1	4
9	Semester 2	Hard Core	Advanced Research Methodology	2	1	1	4
10	Semester 2	Soft Core	Adult Psychopathology
11	Semester 2	Soft Core	Clinical Assessment	2	1	1	4
12	Semester 2	Soft Core	Human Behavior and Counseling at Work	2	1	1	4
13	Semester 2	Soft Core	Human Resource Management	2	1	1	4
14	Semester 2	Open Elective	From other departments				4
15	Semester 3	Hard Core	Learning Theories	3	1	2	6
16	Semester 3	Hard Core	Perspectives in Personality	2	1	1	4
17	Semester 3	Soft Core	Social Evolution: Principles and Mechanisms	2	1	0	3
18	Semester 3	Soft Core	Social Evolution: Social species	2	0	1	3
19	Semester 3	Soft Core	Psychotherapy	3	0	0	3
20	Semester 3	Soft Core	Organizational Development	3	0	0	3
21	Semester 3	Soft Core	Research Preparation	0	3	0	3
22	Semester 3	Open Elective	From other departments				4
23	Semester 4	Hard Core	Dissertation	0	8	0	8
24	Semester 4	Hard Core	Field work	0	6	0	6
25	Semester 4	Soft Core	Animal Behavior: Research Methodology	0	4	0	4
26	Semester 4	Soft Core	Psychology: Indian perspectives	3	0	1	4
27	Semester 4	Soft Core	Counseling Psychology	2	1	1	4

AB – ANIMAL BEHAVIOR   CP – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY   OP – ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

1.

Semester 1

Hard Core

Advanced Cognitive Psychology

3+1+2=6

Unit 1: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science

Unit 2:  Attention, Consciousness and Memory

Unit 3: Language and Brain

Unit 4: Reasoning and Future directions in Cognitive Psychology

Books:

Cognitive Psychology: Applying the science of mind 2nd Edition- Bridget Robinson-Riegler & Greg L. Robinson-Riegler. Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2008.

Cognitive Psychology: A Student's Handbook, 6th Edition - Michael W. Eysenck, and Mark T. Keane. Taylor and Francis Inc., New York, 2005.

Cognitive Psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience (2nd edition). - Goldstein, E. B. Thomson/Wadsworth., 2008.

2

Semester 1

Hard Core

Test construction and standardization

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Functions, origins, and application of psychological testing

Unit-2: Item development and item validation

Unit-3: Development of norms and the meaning of test scores

Unit-4: Reliability and Validity of tests

Books: 

Psychological Testing – Anne Anastasi and Susana Urbania, New Delhi: Pearson Education. 7^th edition,

Psychological Testing- Principles, Applications and Issues – Robert M. Kaplan & Dennis P. Saccuzzo.

New Delhi: Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd.  2009. 6^th Edition.

3

Semester 1

Hard Core

Basic genetics, Evolution, and Behavior

2

1

0

3

Unit-1: Diversity of life; Structure of genes; Protein synthesis; Cell division

Unit-2: Mendel and post Mendellian developments

Unit-3: EVOLUTION

Unit-4: Behavior genetics – Introduction; Methods.

Book:

Genetics – Monroe W. Strickberger, New Delhi: Prentice Hall India, 2004. 3rd Edition

4

Semester 1

Soft Core

Childhood Psychopathology

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Attention Deficit Disorder; Appositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder-causes and management

Unit-2: Childhood Anxiety and Depression Disorders; Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleep walking-Causes and

Management

Unit-3: Learning Disability; Autism-causes and management

Unit-4: Mental Retardation-Types, Classifications-causes, prevention and Management

Books;

C.R. Carson, J.N. Bitcher, S.Mineka and J.M. Hooley (2007). AbnormalPsychology13th, Pearson

Education,

D.A. Barlow and V.M. Durand (2004) Abnormal Psychology Wadsworth; Thompson Learning, 3rd edition USA

5

Semester 1

Soft Core

Psychological Assessment

2

0

1

3

Unit-1:  Psychological Assessment - Concept and process

a.       Meaning and definition of the term assessment; value and nature of psychological assessment.  

b.      Psychological assessment and the nature of measurement: situational versus trait-like responses; classifying behaviour through measurement.

c.       The Process of Psychological Assessment: Identifying the problem; selecting and implementing the assessment tools.

Unit-2: Assessment through interview

a.       The assessment interview: history and development; issues related to reliability and validity; assets and limitations

b.      The assessment interview and case history; mental status examination

c.       Structured clinical interview; integrated semi-structured interview

d.      Interpreting interview data

Unit-3:  Behavioral assessment

a.       History and development; issues related to reliability and validity; assets and limitations

b.      Strategies of behavioral assessment

c.       Self-report inventories

Unit-4:  Assessment contexts and related issues

a.       Assessment contexts and referral questions: psychiatric, general medical; legal;

Vocational; psychological.

b.      Guidelines and cautions for using tests

c.       Selecting psychological tests; maximizing clinical judgment

d.      Computer assisted assessment  

Books:

Beutler L.E. & Groth-Marnat, G. (2003). Integrative assessment of adult personality (2^nd edn.). New York: The Guilford Press.

Groth-Marnath, G. (2003). Handbook of Psychological Assessment (4^th edn.). John Wiley & Sons.

Hoghughi, M. (1992). Assessing child and adolescent disorders: A practice manual. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

6

Semester 1

Soft Core

Organizational Behavior

2

1

1

4

Unit-1:  Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Unit-2:  Motivational needs and processes: Theories

Unit-3: Dynamics of Organizational Behavior: Communication, Decision Making, Stress and conflict

management

Unit-4: Managing & Leading High performance: Leadership and teams

References:

1.      Fred Luthans (2010): Organizational behavior. McGraw-Hill, New York.

2.      Stephens P Robbins (2010): Organizational Behavior, 12^th Ed. Prentice Hall, India.

3.      Udai Pareek (2008): Understanding Organizational Behavior, Oxford University Press, India.

7

Semester 1

Soft Core

Human Resource Training and Development

2

0

1

3

Unit-1: Introduction & Scope of Training and development

Unit-2: Need Assessment, Training Design & Implementation 

Unit-3: Evaluating the training Effectiveness

Unit-4: Training Methods and techniques; Trainers as Change agents

References:

George Bohlander, Scott Snell (2010): Managing human resources. South-western Cengage Learning, USA.

Udai Pareek (2008): Understanding Organizational Behavior, Oxford University Press, India.

K. Ashwathappa: Human Resource and Personnel Management, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

Udai Pareek (2002): Training Instruments in HRD and OD, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

8

Semester 2

Hard Core

Advanced Statistics

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Probability; Binomial and Normal Distribution and Hypothesis Testing

Unit-2: Correlation and Regression

Unit-3:  Hypothesis testing; Z test; T test; ANOVA (One Way and Two Way); ANCOVA; Chi Square

Unit -4 Nonparametric Statistics

Book:

Statistics for Psychology – Arthur Aron, Elaine Aron, Elliot J. Coups. 4^th Edition – New Delhi: Pearson

Education, 2007.

9

Semester 2

Hard Core

Advanced Research Methodology

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: General Principles of Research

Unit-2: Types of Research Designs

Unit-3: Analyzing and reporting results – Quantitative methods

Unit-4: Analyzing and reporting results - Qualitative methods

Book:

Research design and methods – A process approach. 5^th Edition.

Kenneth S. Bordes & Bruce - New York:  Tata-McGraw Hill, 2002.   

Rethinking methods in Psychology.

Jonathan A. Smith, Rom Harré & Luk Van Langenhove. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 1995.

10

Semester 2

Soft Core

Adult Psychopathology

Unit-1: Theories and Models of Anxiety Disorders- GAD, OCD, Phobia, Panic

Unit-2: Theories and Models of Somatizisation, Somatoform, Dissociative Disorders

Unit-3: Theories and Models of Mood Disorders

Unit-4: Theories and Models of Schizophrenia and Delusional disorders 

Books;

C.R. Carson, J.N. Bitcher, S.Mineka and J.M. Hooley (2007).  Abnormal Psychology13th, Pearson Education,

D.A. Barlow and V.M. Durand (2004) Abnormal Psychology Wadsworth; Thompson Learning, 3^rd edition USA

C. Eisdorfer et.al. Models for Clinical Psychopathology.MTP press ltd

11

Semester 2

Soft Core

Clinical Assessment

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Assessment of cognitive functions

A)     Attention and concentration

B)      Memory functions

C)      Verbal, non-verbal, emotional, and performance intelligence

Unit-2: Assessment of personality - general

A)     Personality structure

B)      Defensive structure  and coping mechanisms

C)      Interpersonal relationships

D)     Health and well-being

Unit-3: Integrative Personality Assessment in specific settings

A)     Working in special settings – Forensic, correctional, psychiatric, general medical, vocational, etc.

B)      Specific test differences – MMPI 2, Rorschach, Basic referral questions

C)      Case examples (For discussion in Tutorials)

Unit-4: The integrated psychological report

A)     Research and practical considerations

B)      Components of the psychological report and the use of computers in report writing

C)      Examples of the case reports (For discussion in Tutorials)

Books:

Beutler L.E. & Groth-Marnat, G. (2003). Integrative assessment of adult personality (2^nd edn.). New York: The Guilford Press.

Groth-Marnath, G. (2003). Handbook of Psychological Assessment (4^th edn.). John Wiley & Sons.

Hoghughi, M. (1992). Assessing child and adolescent disorders: A practice manual. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

12

Semester 2

Soft Core

Human Behavior and Counseling at Work

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Basic Human Processes

Unit-2: Personality- Neo-analytic/Ego and Cognitive Perspectives

Unit-3: Coping with Organizational Life – Emotions and Stress

Unit-4: Employee Counseling and Psychotherapy

Books:

Human Behavior at work 12^th Ed. Keith Davis. Tata McGraw Hill, 2007

Behavior in Organizations 9^th Ed. Jerald Greenberg, Robert Baroon. Prentice Hall Pub., 2007

Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories and Interventions 4^th Ed. David Capuzzi, Douglar, R. Cross. New Delhi: Pearson Education, 2008

Introduction to Counseling and Guidance 6^th Ed. Robert L. Gibson, Marianne H.M. Itchell, New Delhi: Pearson Education.

Psychology and Work today 8^th Ed. Duane Schultz, Sydney Ellen Schultz. Prentice Hall, 2001

13

Semester 2

Soft Core

Human Resource Management

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Scope, functions and related concepts

Unit-2: Meeting Human Resources requirements: Job Analysis & Design

Unit-3: HR Planning and recruitment

Unit-4: The Challenges of HRM: Indian & Global

References:

George Bohlander, Scott Snell (2010): Managing human resources. South-western Cengage Learning, USA.

Mike Losey, Dave Ulrich, Sue Meisinger (2005): The future human resource management. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Canada.

Pawan S. Budhwar, Jyotsna Bhatnagar (2009): The Changing face of people management in India. Routledge, New York.

14

Semester 2

Open Elective

From other departments

4

From other departments

15

Semester 3

Hard Core

Learning Theories

3

1

2

6

Unit-1: Functionalistic Theories

Unit-2: Associationistic Theories

Unit-3: Cognitive Theories

Unit-4:  Biological Theories

Book: 

Introduction To Theories Of Learning   Hergenhahn - New Delhi: Pearson Education 2008 

16

Semester 3

Hard Core

Perspectives on Personality

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Psychodynamic perspective

Unit-2: Humanistic perspective

Unit-3: Cognitive perspective

Unit-4: Eastern perspective

Book:

Robert Frager & James Fadiman (2007). Personality and personal growth. New Delhi: Pearson Education. 6^th edition.

17

Semester 3

Soft Core

Social Evolution: Principles and Mechanisms

2

1

0

3

Unit-1:  Concepts of population biology

Unit-2: Group selection and altruism

Unit-3: Social communication; aggression and spacing

Unit-4: Sexual selection and parental care

Book:

Sociobiology – E. O. Wilson. Harvard University Press, 2000.

18

Semester 3

Soft Core

Social Evolution: Social species

2

0

1

3

Unit-1: Colonial microorganisms and social insects

Unit-2: Birds and non-primate mammals

Unit-3: Nonhuman primates

Unit-4: Human sociobiology

Book:

Sociobiology-  E. O. Wilson. Harvard University Press, 2000

19

Semester 3

Soft Core

Psychotherapy

3

0

0

3

Unit-1:  Psychoanalytic Technique

Unit-2: Techniques based on Counter Conditioning.

Unit-3: Techniques based on Operant conditioning

Unit-4: Techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Approaches: Beck, Ellis

   

Books

D. Capuzzi & D. R. Gross: Counseling and Psychotherapy- Theories and interventions. 4^th Edition.  New Delhi: Pearson Education, 2008.

L.R. Woolberg, (1998). The Techniques of Psychotherapy. Grune and Stration,      Hargour Brace.

Colin Feltman and Ian Horton, (Eds) (2000) Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy Sage Publications. Indian Limited, New Delhi.

A.E. Bergin, et.al. (1971). Hand book of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change. John Wiley and Sons. New York.

B.N. Slife, Critical Issues in Psychotherapy. R.N. Williams and S.A. Barlow (Eds) (2001). Sage Publications India Limited, New Delhi.

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Semester 3

Soft Core

Organizational Development

3

0

0

3

Unit-1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Unit-2: Motivational needs and processes: Theories

Unit-3: Dynamics of Organizational Behavior: Communication, Decision Making, Stress and conflict

management.

Unit-4: Managing & Leading High performance: Leadership and teams

References:

Fred Luthans (2010): Organizational behavior. McGraw-Hill, New York.

Stephens P Robbins (2010): Organizational Behavior, 12^th Ed. Prentice Hall, India.

Udai Pareek (2008): Understanding Organizational Behavior, Oxford University Press, India.

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Semester 3

Soft Core

Research Preparation

0

3

0

3

22

Semester 3

Open Elective

From other departments

4

From other departments

23

Semester 4

Hard Core

Dissertation

0

8

0

8

24

Semester 4

Hard Core

Field work

0

6

0

6

25

Semester 4

Soft Core

Animal Behavior: Research Methodology

0

4

0

4

Unit-1: Introduction and research designs

Unit-2: Data collection methods

Unit-3: Data collection equipment

Unit-5: Vegetation and population sampling

Book:

Hand Book of Ethological Methods – P. N. Leher. Cambridge University Press, 1996.

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Semester 4

Soft Core

Psychology: Indian perspectives

3

0

1

4

Unit-1: Introduction:-

Indigenous perspectives in Psychology and their contemporary relevance

            Origin and development of Indian Psychology-Historical and Contemporary trends 

            Philosophical basis and fundamental assumptions of Indian Psychology

Unit-2: Concepts and perspectives on Human nature:-

            Self, identity, and personality

            Consciousness and mental functions

            Dynamics of human action

Unit-3: Farther reaches of human nature:-

            Potentials for transcendence and transformation

            Higher states of consciousness

            Characteristics of evolved human beings        

Unit-4: Applications of Indian perspectives:-

            For promotion of health and well-being

            For educational attainments

            For better governance and living

References:

Cornelissen, M. (2001). Consciousness and its Transformation. Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo International Centre for Education.

Cornelissen, R. M.M., Misra, G., Varma, S. (2011). Foundations of Indian Psychology: Concepts and Theories (Vol. 1). New Delhi: Pearson.

Cornelissen, R. M.M., Misra, G., Varma, S. (2011). Foundations of Indian Psychology: Practical applications (Vol. 2). New Delhi: Pearson.

Joshi, K. & Cornelissen, M. (2004). Consciousness, Indian Psychology and Yoga. New Delhi: Centre for Studies in Civilizations, 36, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, 110055.

Misra, G. & Mohanty, A. K. (2001). Indigenous Perspectives in Psychology. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.

Rao, K. R.  & Marwaha, S. B.  (Eds.) (2005). Towards a spiritual psychology: Essays in              Indian Psychology. New Delhi: Samvad India Foundation.

Rao, K. R., Paranjpe, A.C., Dalal, A. K. (Ed.) (2008). Handbook of Indian Psychology. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press of India.

Rao, S. K. R. (1962). Development of Psychological Thought in India. Mysore: Kavyalaya Publishers.

Books:

Coster, G. (1998). Yoga and Western Psychology. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi Dass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Dalal, A. S. (2001). An introduction to the psychological thought of Sri Aurobindo- A Greater Psychology. Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Dalal, A. S. (2007). Sri Aurobindo and the Future Psychology (Supplement to A Greater Psychology). Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Grof, S. (2000). Psychology of the Future. New York: SUNY Press.

Kalghatgi, T. G. (1961). Some Problems in Jaina Psychology. Dharwad: Karnatak University.

Kalupahana, D. J. (1992). The Principles of Buddhist Psychology. Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications.

Kiran Kumar, S. K. (2002). Psychology of Meditation: A contextual approach. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.

Mehta, M. L. (2002). Jaina Psychology: Introduction. Varanasi: Parshvanath Vidyapeeth.

Rhys Davids, C. A. F (1914). Buddhist Psychology. London: G. Bell and Sons Ltd.

Safaya, R. (1975). Indian Psychology: A critical and historical analysis of the psychological speculations in Indian philosophical literature. New Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Salagame, K.K.K. (2011). Indian Indigenous Concepts and Perspectives: Developments and Future Possibilities.

In G. Misra (Ed.) Psychology in India, Vol. 4. : Theoretical and Methodological Developments (ICSSR Survey of Advances in Research) (p. 93-172).  New Delhi: Pearson.

Salmon, D & Maslow, J. (2007). Yoga Psychology and the Transformation of Consciousness: Seeing through the eyes of infinity. St. Paul, MN., USA: Paragon House.

Seal, B. (1958). The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi Dass.

Sen, I. (1998). Integral Psychology: The Psychological System of Sri Aurobindo. Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo International Centre for Education.

Srivastava, S. P. (2001). Systematic Survey of Indian Psychology. Bahadurgarah, India: Adhyatma Vijanana Prakashan.

Taimni, I. K. (1973). Glimpses into the Psychology of Yoga. Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House.

Veereshwar, P. (2002). Indian Systems of Psychotherapy. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications.

Vrinte, J. (1996). The Quest for the Inner Man: Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Integral Sadhana. Pondicherry, India: Sri Mira Trust.

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Semester 4

Soft Core

Counseling Psychology

2

1

1

4

Unit-1: Introduction to counseling psychology

Unit-2: Individual counseling – approaches and techniques

Unit-3: Group counseling – approaches and techniques

Unit-4: Counseling for career planning and decision making

Books:

Introduction to Counseling and Guidance. 6^th Edition

Robert L. Gibson & Marianne H. Mitchell. New Delhi: Pearson Education, 2006.

Counseling and Psychotherapy- Theories and interventions. 4^th Edition.  D. Capuzzi & D. R. Gross: New Delhi: Pearson Education, 2008.

Open electives for other department students

Semester  2

Basic Psychological Processes

3 + 1 + 0 = 4

4

Unit-1:

Attention: Meaning and definition, determinants of attention, Phenomenon of attention-span, set

distraction, fluctuation and division. Perception: Meaning and definition, characteristics, laws of perceptual organization, errors in perception.

Unit-2:

Learning\Definition and Theories of learning; Trial and error learning, Classical conditioning, operant conditioning. Reinforcement- Meaning and principles of reinforcement, extinction and spontaneous recovery.

Unit-3:

Memory- Meaning, Short term and long term memory. Improvement of memory. Forgetting- Normal and abnormal forgetting, causes of forgetting.

Unit-4:

            Thinking and higher cognitive functions

Thinking- Meaning and definition. Nature of thinking, types of thinking. Language and thinking. Creativity and problem solving.

References:

Atkinson and Atknson: Introduction to Psychology. Oxford Press.

Feldman: Understanding psychology 5^th Edn. McGraw Hill.

Morgan and King: Introduction to Psychology.

Sundran K. Ciccarelli and Glenn E Meyer: Psychology. Pearson Education.

Semester  3

Discovering Personality

3 + 1 + 0 = 4

4

Unit-1: Defining Personality

            What, How and Why Growth and Development, Psychopathology and Behavior Change.

Unit-2: The Dynamic Personality

            The Trait-Type and Factor Analytic Approach

Unit-3: Perceiving People and Events

Group Behavior, Interpersonal Attraction, Intimate Relationships, Pro-Social Behavior (Helping others).

Books:

Personality: Lawrence A Pervin, 4^th Ed. (1984) Pub. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Theories of Personality: Calvin S Hall, Gardner Lindzy, John B. Campbell 4^th Ed. (1998) Pub. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Social Psychology: Stephen L Franzoi 2^nd Ed. (2002) Mc Graw Hill

Psychology- In Context: Stephen M Kosslyn 3^rd Ed. Robin and Rosenberg (2008), Pearson Education.

Semester  4

Psychology Indian Tradition

3 + 1 + 0 = 4

4

Unit-1: Introduction:

            Indigenous perspectives in Psychology and their contemporary relevance

            Origin and development of Indian Psychology-Historical and Contemporary trends

            Philosophical basis and fundamental assumptions of Indian Psychology

Unit-2: Psychological Perspective in Orthodox Traditions

            Concepts of consciousness, mind, self, cognition, and motivation and emotion in:

a.       Vedas, Uupanishads and Vedanta;

b.      Samkhya- Yoga and

c.       Nyaya- Vaisesika

Unit-3: Psychological Perspectives in Heterodox Traditions

            Concepts of consciousness, mind, self, cognition and motivation and emotion in:

a.       Jaina traditions

b.      Buddhist traditions

Unit-4: Psychological Perspectives in other sources

a.       Bhagavad Gita (Characteristics of trigunas; Characteristics of stithaprajna; Anasakti Yoga- Action theory);

b.      Natya Shastra (Characteristics of rasa and bhava);

c.       Ayurveda (Classification of mental disorders and therapy; health and well-being);

d.      Kama Sutra (Sexuality and sexual behavior);

e.       Transpersonal movement in Bhakti tradition and Shaiva dharma;

f.       Integral Psychology of Sri Aurobindo

Books:

Cornelissen, M. (2001). Consciousness and its Transformation. Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo International Center for Education.

Cornelissen, R. M.M., Misra, G., Varma, S. (2001). Foundation of Indian Psychology: Concepts and Theories (Vol. 1). New Delhi: Pearson.

Cornelissen, R. M.M., Misra, G., Varma, S. (2001). Foundation of Indian Psychology: Practical applications (Vol. 2). New Delhi: Pearson.

Misra, G. and Mohanty, A. K. (2001). Indigenous Perspectives in Psychology: Essay in Indian Psycholgy. New Delhi: Samvad Indian Foundation.

Rao, K. R., Paranjpe, A.C., Dalal, A.K. (Ed.) (2008). Handbook of Indian Psychology. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press of India.

Rao, S. K. R. (1962). Development of Psychological Thought in India. Mysore: Kavyalaya Publishers.

Books for references:

Coster, G. (1998). Yoga and Western Psychology. Delhi: MOtilal Banarsi Dass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Dala, A. S. (2001). An introduction to the psychological thought of Sri Aurobindo- A Greater psychology. Pondichdrry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Dala, A. S. (2007). Sri Aurobindo and the Future Psychology (Supplement to a Greater Psychoogy). Pondichdrry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Grof, S. (2000). Psychology of the Future. New York: SUNY Press.

Kalghatgi, T. G. (1961). Some problems in Jaina Psychology. Dharwad: Karnatak University.

Kiran Kumar, S K (2002). Psychology of Meditation: A contextual approach. New Delhi: Concepts Publishing Co.

Mehta, M. L. (2002). Jaina Psychology: Introduction. Varanasi: Parshvanth Vidyapeeth.

Rhys Davids, C. A. F (1914). Buddhist Psychology. London: G. Bell and Sons Ltd.

Safaya, R. (1975). Indian Psychology: A critical and historical analysis of the psychological speculations in Indian philosophical literature. New Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Salagame, K.K.K (2011). Indian Indigenous concepts and perspectives: Developments and future prossiblities. In G. Misra (Ed.) Psychology in India, Vol. 4: Theoretical and Methodological Developments (ICSSR Survey of Advances in Research) (p.. 93-172). New Delhi: Pearson.

Seal, B. (1958). The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi Dass.

Sen, I. (1991). Integral Psychology: The Psychological System of Sri Aurobindo. Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo International Center for Education.

Srivastava, S. P. (2001). Systematic Survey of Indian Psychology. Bahadurgarah, India: Adhyatma Vijanana Prakashan.

Taimni, I. K. (1973). Glimpses into the psychology of yoga. Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing house.

Veereshwar, P. (2002). Indian Systems of Psychotherapy. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications.

Vrinte, J. (1996). The Quest for the Inner Man: Transpersonal Psychotherapy and integral Sadhana. Pondicherry, India: Sri Mira Trust.