SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY

TYBA Psychology Syllabus

From the academic year 2021-22

Outcome Based Syllabus

Semester-V Semester-VI
G-3 SEC 1 C (3) SEC 1 D (3)
(Industrial and Organizational Psychology) (Applied Psychology)

S-3 DSE 1 C (3)+(1) Testing Project DSE 1 D (3)+(1) Research Project

Psychological Testing (Theory) Experimental Psychology (Theory)

S-4 DSE 2 C (3)+(1) Statistics DSE 2 D (3)+(1) Statistics

(Psychological Tests) (Psychological Experiments)

SEC 2 C (2) (Value/skill based course) SEC 2 D (2) (Value/skill based course)
(Personality Development) (Personality Development)

G.E. 1 (2) G.E.2 (2)

- One credit is equal to one clock hour

- It is expected to refer Bloom’s taxonomy

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SEMESTER-V

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SEC 1 C (3) : INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
After completing the course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe the concept of industrial and organizational psychology, selection and training,
evaluation and motivation at workplace.

CO2: Explain job profile, job analysis, recruitment techniques and employee training.

CO3: Identify and classify the appraisal rating system.

CO4: Compare different theories of motivation.

CO5: Evaluate the training programme and job performance.

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UNIT-1: INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL (I/O) PSYCHOLOGY- NATURE AND SCOPE

1.1: I/O Psychology: Meaning, subject matter and functions of Industrial Psychology

1.2: The history of I/O Psychology

1.3: I/O Psychology in the present

1.4: Future of I/O Psychology

UNIT-2: PERSONNEL SELECTION AND TRAINING

2.1: Job Profile, job analysis and Recruitment techniques

2.2: Interviews, psychological testing and Needs assessment for training

2.3: Psychological Principles in training and training for knowledge and skill

2.4: Evaluation of Training Programme

UNIT- 3: EVALUATING JOB PERFORMANCE

3.1: Uses of performance evaluation: Downsizing, promotion, seniority

3.2: Sources of evaluation: The evaluator and performance appraisal

3.3: Appraisal rating systems: Graphic rating scales and rating errors

3.4: Non-rating evaluation methods: Checklists and comparison methods

UNIT-4: MOTIVATION AT THE WORKPLACE [12 Periods]

4.1: Concept of work motivation

4.2: Need theories: McClelland, Herzberg

4.3: Cognitive theories: Goal Setting Theory, Self Efficacy Theory

4.4: Motivation: Self discipline – seven step process

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READING:

Aamodt, M.G. (2007). Industrial and organizational psychology: An applied approach. US: Thomson
& Wadsworth.

Berry, L.M. (1998), reprint 2010. Psychology at work: An introduction to Industrial and
Organizational Psychology. N.Y.: McGraw-Hill International Editions.

French (2015). Organization Development: Behavioral Science Interventions for Organization

Improvement, 6/e , Pearson, Education

Gadekar, Jamale, Rasal ( 2013), Audyogik va Sanghatanatmak Manasshastra

Luthans, F. (1995). Organizational behavior (7th ed). New York: McGraw- Hill, inc.

McShane, et al. (2006). 1st reprint. Organizational behavior. N.D.: Tata McGraw-Hill

Miner, J.B. (1992). Industrial-Organizational Psychology. N.Y.: McGraw-Hill

Pandit, R., Kulkarni, AV. & Gore, C. (1999). Manasashastra: Audyogik aani vyavasayik upayojan.
Nagpur: Pimpalapure & Co.

Robbins, S.P. & Sanghi, S. (2007). Organizational behavior (11th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education.

Robbins, S.P.; Judge, T.A; and Sanghi, A (2009). Organizational behavior. N.D.: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Schultz, D. and Schultz, S. E. (2006). Psychology and work today. 8th ed. N.D.: Pearson Edu.

Singh ( 2015). Organizational Behaviour : Text and Cases, 2/e - Pearson, Education

Warren ( 2015). Occupational Psychology: An Applied Approach, 1/e, Pearson Education

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DSE 1 C (3): PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING (THEORY) + (1) TESTING PROJECT
After completing the course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe the concept of psychological test, reliability, validity and norms.

CO2: Classify and categorize psychological tests, reliability- validity-norms types.

CO3: Identify the reliability and validity of psychological tests,

CO4: Evaluate the types of norms.

CO5: Conduct testing project for behaviour analysis.

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UNIT-1: INTRODUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS

1.1: What is psychological test? History

1.2: Classification, characteristics

1.3: Steps in test construction

1.4: Ethical issues in test construction

UNIT-2: RELIABILITY OF TESTS

2.1: Reliability: Meaning, true score estimation

2.2: Types: Test-retest, Split-half, Parallel-form and Scorer reliability

2.3: Standard error of measurement

2.4: Reliability- Influencing factors and improvement techniques

UNIT-3: VALIDITY OF TESTS

3.1: Validity: Meaning,

3.2: Types: Content, criterion and construct

3.3: Convergent and discriminant validity

3.4: Validity: Statistical calculation method

UNIT-4: NORMS

4.1: Meaning of norms, Norm-referencing and Criterion-referencing tests

4.2: Types of norms: Age, grade, percentile and standard-score norms

4.3: Injunctive norms, descriptive norms, consensus norms, critical norms

4.4: Reciprocity norms, social-responsibility norms, situational norms

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FOR 1 CREDIT: GROUP TESTING:

1. For group testing, a small sample (n=30 at least) should be taken.

2. Any one standardized psychological test should be administered to the sample.
3. Responses should be scored as per the instructions given in the manual.
4. Report for group testing should be structured as follows:
a. Purpose of the group testing
b. Description of the test, e.g. author, psychometric properties, uses of test.
c. Tabular presentation of scores and results
d. Qualitative analysis, if applicable
e. Interpretation at group level
f. Any other relevant finding
g. Conclusion
h. References

READING

Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (2009). Psychological testing. N.D.: Pearson Education.

Asch, S. E. (1955). Opinions and social pressure. Scientific American, 193, 31- 35.

Desai, B. and Abhyankar, S.C. (2001). Prayogik Manasashastra ani Samshodhan Paddhati. Pune:
Narendra Prakashan.

Hechter, M. and Opp, K. D. (2001). Social Norms. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.

Kaplan R.M.& Saccuzzo D.P.(2005) Psychological Testing,Principles ,Applications and Issues.Sixth Ed.
Cengage Learning India, Pvt Ltd.

Sherif, M. (1936). The Psychology of Social Norms. New York: Harper and Row. Asch, S. (1952). Social
Psychology. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall)

Singh, A.K. (2006). Tests, Measurements and research methods in behavioural sciences. Patna:
Bharati Bhavan.

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DSE 2 C (3): PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS + (1) STATISTICS
After completing the course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe mapping of human behaviour.

CO2: Explain general ability testing, personality, adjustment and attitude.

CO3: Identify and classify the intellectual ability and personality patterns.

CO4: Conduct testing and evaluate intellectual ability, personality traits, adjustment and attitudes of
participant.

CO5: Analyze statistical methods employed in behaviour analysis.

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I] GENERAL AND SPECIAL ABILITY TESTING (any two)

1. Malin’s Verbal OR Performance Scale
2. Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)
3. Binet Kamath Test
4. Test of Creativity
5. Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT)- Any two sub tests
6. Dexterity test
II] PERSONALITY (any two)
1. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire
2. NEO-FFI
3. Sentence Completion Test
4. 16 PF
5. Introversion-Extraversion Test
6. Interest inventory
7. Type A and Type B personality test.
IV] ADJUSTMENT (any one)
1. Family
2. School
3. Marriage
4. Expectations from the Life partner Scale
V] TESTING OF ATTITUDE (any one)
1. Marriage
2. Religion
3. Optimism-pessimism
4. Attitude towards the mother scale.

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FOR 1 CREDIT: STATISTICS:

1. Frequency distribution, Normal Probability curve

2. Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode for grouped and ungrouped data
3. Measures of variability: Range, Standard Deviation and Quartile Deviation (Q1, Q3 and Q) for
grouped data.

READINGS:

Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (2009). Psychological testing. N.D.: Pearson Education.

Broota, K. D. (1989, reprint 2014). Experimental design in Behavioural Research. New Age
International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Chadha N.K.(2009),Applied Psychometry, Sage Publication Pvt Ltd. New Delhi.

Desai, B. and Abhyankar, S.C. (2001). Prayogik Manasashastra ani Samshodhan Paddhati. Pune:
Narendra Prakashan.

Garrett, Henry E. (2006). Statistics in Psychology and Education(1st Indian reprint).Surjeet

Publications, Delhi-7.

Gliner, J. A., & Morgan, G. A. (2000). Research methods in applied settings: An integrated approach
to design and analysis. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Kaplan R. M. & Saccuzzo D.P.(2005) Psychological Testing, Principles, Applications and Issues. Sixth
Ed. Cengage Learning India, Pvt Ltd.

Mangal, S. K. (2009).Statistics in Psychology and Education (2nd Edition- 10th printing). PHI
learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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SEC 2 C (2) (VALUE/SKILL-BASED COURSE) : PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT-1
After completion of this course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe the concept of personality.

CO2: Identify and classify various personality traits.

CO3: Correlate real life behavioural patterns with theoretical assumptions.

CO4: Apply psychological skills in daily life situations.

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UNIT-1: PERSONALITY

-Concept and Role of Personality: Definitions,

-Factors affecting personality

UNIT -2: TRAITS

-Personality Traits

- The 7 habits of highly effective people

UNIT -3: FIVE PILLARS OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

-Introspection,

-Self- Assessment,

-Self-Appraisals,

-Self-Development,

-Self-Introduction

READINGS:
Covey Stephen (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people. Franklin Covey Co.
Hurlock Elizabeth (1988). Personality Development, McGraw Hill
Natu, S.A, ( ). Personality Development, Revised Edition, Nirali Prakashan, Pune

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SEMESTER-VI

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SEC 1 D (3): APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

After completing the course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe the concept of applied psychology, educational psychology, family structure and
developmental patterns.

CO2: Know the clinical psychology related mechanisms, social issues, and criminal behavior.

CO3: Classify the intellectual ability, abnormality, criminal behavior.

CO4: Identify the problems and solutions in the field of education,

CO5: Evaluate the interpersonal relations.

CO6: Apply psychological remedies to assess abonormal behaviour, to tackle the social issues and to
rectify the problematic behaviour.

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UNIT-1: INTRODUCTION APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

1.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of applied Psychology

1.2 Fields of Applied psychology

1.3 Clinical applications (classification of mental disorders DSM V , ICD 10 , therapies – CBT, Clint
centered therapy, REBT )

1.4 Cognitive Neuro Science (nature and major applications – PNI, EEG, MRI, CT, PET etc)

UNIT-2: APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION

2.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Educational Psychology

2.2 Effective Teaching – Learning Methodologies / Pedagogies (group discussions, projects,

presentations, interactive methods)

2.3 Issues of Various Categories of Challenged Students – Physically, mentally, economically

challenged, Intellectual Disabilities (ID)

2.4 Problems and Solutions to Educational Problems – physical environment, Government

policies, school and higher education, Ashramshalas

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UNIT-3: FAMILY AND DEVELOPMENTAL APPLICATIONS

3.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Developmental Psychology

3.2 Issues of Adolescents (stress and strain, identity crisis, adjustment to physiological and
psychological changes)

3.3 Family and Marital Problems and Solutions

3.4 Love, Relationships (dating, live in) and Break Ups

UNIT-4: SOCIAL ISSUES AND NEW TRENDS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

4.1 Role of Psychologists in tackling Social Issues (interventions, research, policy level work)

4.2 Psychology of Terror, Psychology of Corruption

4.3 Definition, Nature and Fields (correctional, investigative)

4.4Criminal Psychology, Cyber Crimes, Violence (meaning and types), Investigative Procedures
(role of the psychologist) Law – contribution of Psychology to law

READINGS: : -

Bayne and Horton (2003). Applied psychology, Sage Publications

Weiten and Lloyd (2004). Psychology applied to Modern Life and Adjustment in 21st Century,
Thomas Wadsworth Publications.

Sharma, R (2009). Applied Psychology, Atlantic Publications

Bachav, A. M. (2012). Applied Psychology, Chandralok Prakashan

Snyder C.R. & Shane J. Lopez (2007). Positive Psychology, Sage Publications

Taylor Shelley (2012). Health Psychology: Tata McGraw-Hill

David F. Marks,Michael Murray,Brian Evans, Carla willing Cailine Woodall & Catherine E Sykes,
(2006). Health Psychology, Sage Publications

Richard H. Cox (2002). Sport Psychology, McGraw –Hill Higher Education

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DSE 1 D (3): EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (THEORY) + (1) RESEARCH PROJECT
After completing the course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe the process of experiment in psychology, concept of psychophysics.

CO2: Explain problem, hypothesis, variables, sampling in experiment.

CO3: Identify and classify the learning system, methods of psychophysics.

CO4: Compare laws of psychophysics, types of hypotheses.

CO5: Conduct research based project.

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UNIT-1: INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

1.1: What is experiment? Characteristics, types

1.2: Contribution of eminent psychologists in experimental psychology

1.3 Scientific method: definition, nature

1.4: Social scientific research

UNIT-2: PROBLEM AND HYPOTHESIS IN RESEARCH

2.1: What is problem? Definitions, origin, sources and selection

2.2: Statement of problem

2.3: Hypothesis: Definition, formulation, sources

2.4: Types of hypotheses

UNIT-3: VARIABLES AND SAMPLING

3.1: What is variable? Definitions, types

3.2: Controlling of variables

3.3: Sampling: Meaning and types

3.4: Sampling distribution and sampling error

UNIT-4: PSYCHOPHYSICS AND HUMAN LEARNING

4.1: What is psychophysics? Methods of psychophysics

4.2: Weber’s law and Fechner’s law, Signal detection theory (SDT)

4.3: Definition and nature of Human learning.

4.4: Methods of Human learning.

1. Serial Learning,2. Distributed Vs Undistributed,3. Partial Vs Whole 4 Structured

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For 1 Credit: PROJECT:

1. For project, a sample of at least 30 subjects should be taken

2. Project report should be structured as follows
a. Introduction and definition of basic concepts
b. Rationale/significance of the study
c. Hypothesis / Or Exploratory Study if Qualitative
d. Sample
e. Tools for data collection
f. Statistical analysis / Qualitative Analysis
g. Results, discussion and conclusion
h. Limitations and suggestions
i. References

READING

Christensen, L. B.; Johnson, R. B.; Turner, L. A (2014). Research Methods, Design and Analysis.
Pearson

D’Amato, M.R. (2009). Experimental psychology: Methodology, psychophysics and learning. N.D.:
Tata McGraw-Hill.

Kerlinger, F.N. (1995). Foundations of behavioral research. New York: Rinehart Winston. Inc. Surjeet
Publications.

Kothari, C.R. (reprint 2009). Research methodology: Methods and techniques. New Delhi: Wiley
Eastrn Ltd.

McBurney, D.H. and White, T.L. (2007). Research methods. US: Cengage

Singh, A.K. (2006). Tests, Measurements and research methods in behavioural sciences. Patna:
Bharati Bhavan.

Solso, R.L., MacLin, M.K. (2008). Experimental psychology: A case approach. N.D.: Dorling Kindersley
Pvt. Ltd.

Tiwari Govind and Pal Roma (1985). Experimental Psychology: A Dynamic Approach. Vinod Pustak
Mandir, Agra

Woodworth, R.S. & Schlosberg, H. (reprint 2008, 6th ed.), Experimental Psychology. ND: Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Zachmeister, J.E., Zachmeister, E.B., and Shaughnessy, J.J. (2009). Essentials of research methods in
psychology. N.D.: Tata McGraw-Hill.

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DSE 2 D (3): PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS + 1 STATISTICS
After completing the course, student should be able to:

CO1: Explain psychophysics, various cognitive processes of human being.

CO2: Classify and compare psychological experiments.

CO3: Conduct laboratory experiments.

CO4: Analyse statistical base of human behavior.

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I] PSYCHOPHYSICS (any one)

1. Method of Limits- RL or DL
2. Method of Constant Stimuli- RL or DL
3. Method of Average Error: PSE and CE
II] ATTENTION (any one)
1. Divided attention
2. Span of attention
3. Stroop effect
III] PERCEPTUAL PROCESSSES (any one)
1. Illusion
2. Size constancy
3. Retinal color zones
4. Reaction time
5. Depth perception
IV] THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING (any one)
1. Effect of mental set on problem solving
2. Maze learning
3. Problems solving- Pyramid puzzle / Wiggly Blocks / Heart-and-Bow puzzle
V] LEARNING (any one)
1. Bilateral transfer
2. Effect of knowledge of results
3. Habit interference
4. Serial learning
VI] MEMORY (any one)
1. Recall and recognition
2. Retroactive inhibition / Proactive inhibition
3. Short Term Memory

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FOR 1 CREDIT: Statistics:

1. Rank Difference Correlation and Chi-square.

2: Product moment correlation

READINGS:

D’Amato, M.R. (2009). Experimental psychology: Methodology, psychophysics and learning. N.D.:
Tata McGraw-Hill.

Desai, B. and Abhyankar, S.C. (2001). Prayogik Manasashastra ani Samshodhan Paddhati. Pune:
Narendra Prakashan.

Jalota, S. (1962). Experiments in psychology. Asia Publishing House.

Mohanthy. Experiments in psychology.

Mohsin, S. M. (1975). Experiments in psychology. Orient Longman.

Parameshwaran, E. G. & Rao, B. T. (1968). Manual of experimental psychology. Bombay: Lalvani

Publishing House.

Postman, L. & Egan, J.P. (1949), reprint 2009. Experimental psychology: An introduction. ND: Kalyani
Publication.

Ranjit Kumar (2014). Research Methodology: A step by step guide for beginners. Pearson

Rajamanickam, M. (2005). Experimental Psychology: with Advanced Experiments, Volume 1 & 2.

New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.

Tinker, M.A. & Russell, W.A. Introduction to methods in experimental psychology. Appleton –
Century Crofts.

Tiwari Govind and Pal Roma (1985). Experimental Psychology: A Dynamic Approach. Vinod Pustak
Mandir, Agra

Woodworth, R.S. & Schlosberg, H. (reprint 2008, 6th ed.), Experimental Psychology. ND: Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

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SEC 2 D (2) (VALUE/SKILL-BASED COURSE) : PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT-2

After completion of this course, student should be able to:

CO1: Describe the concept of self-esteem and personality development.

CO2: Identify and classify behavioural assessment techniques.

CO3: Evaluate personality of individuals.

CO4: Apply psychological skills to develop owns personality.

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UNIT -1: CORE ASPECT OF PERSONALITY: SELF

-Self Esteem and Personality Development: Definitions,
-Negative and Positive Self Esteem
UNIT -2: ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
- Personality Development and its Applications: Mind mapping, Competency mapping, 360-
degree assessments
Unit -3: DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
- Development of an Ideal Personality: Communication, Decision making, Ethics, Time
management

READINGS:
Hurlock Elizabeth (1988). Personality Development. McGraw Hill
Natu, S.A, ( ). Personality Development, Revised Edition, Nirali Prakashan, Pune
Sanghi Seema (2016). The Handbook of Competency Mapping (3rd Edn ) . Sage

SN: Examination and evaluation pattern will be announced soon by BOS- Psychology

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