Psychology

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Understand the tradition of qualitative research in social sciences with an emphasis of

its applicability in psychology

CO2: Familiarize with the foundations and methods of qualitative research

CO3: Appreciate ethically sound qualitative research

CO4: Demonstrate appropriate skills on designing qualitative research

CO5: Demonstrate familiarity with data collection tools

CO6: Describe mixed research designs

CO7: Develop skills on transcribing, coding and analyzing qualitative data manually and using

NVivo

CO8: Equip the students to carry out writing research proposals and write their own research

reports

UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF STRESS

CAUSES OF STRESS

COPING WITH STRESS

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Dear students,

Welcome to the curse on Research Methodology/ Advanced Research Methodology.

Study materials regarding this course will be uploaded here.

All the best.

Regards

Tissy

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ATTITUDES

PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR

INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT ON HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Psychologist: Personal and Professional Development 

Course outcomes:

Critically appraise the academic approach to mentoring

Understand aspects of self-directed behavior

Practice self-regulation of behavior, and improve the quality of life

Understand and develop important life skills for self enhancement

Evaluate the concepts involved in academic writing

Critically evaluate scientific publication

AIM 

• To introduce classification, diagnosis, assessment, psychotherapy, and models of mental health intervention for studying clinical phenomena. 

• To understand principles of community intervention, consultation and mental health education 

OBJECTIVE 

The course introduces theoretical approaches to psychopathology followed by classification of various mental disorders. Clinical assessment is an essential part of the course wherein sufficient amount of training is planned in case history taking and mental status examination. Empirically supported therapies for specific forms of psychopathology are included from a biological, cognitive, and social perspective. Psychological solutions to community-based social, mental health and environmental problems are also offered by introducing principles and methods of community interventions. Techniques for crisis intervention, functions of consultants and nonprofessionals in community and effectiveness of mental health education to the community at large are covered. Demonstration of roles and responsibilities of clinical psychologists as health care professionals and understanding of how clinical psychologists approach mental health as a diversity issue in clinical psychology are provided which would enable the students advance their clinical knowledge.

The course deals with introducing to students, various multiple disciplines where concepts of psychology are effectively applied and practiced. The students are also exposed to newer developments in psychology such as health psychology, environmental psychology, psychology in social issues, psychology in crime and policing, trauma psychology and other emerging fields. The course also introduces students to positive psychology and its impacts on human functioning and mental health.