Psychology

• Introduction to Psychology Definition, Evolution and Scope of Psychology Schools of Psychology: Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic/ Existential, Cognitive and Biological School Recent Trends and Specialties in Psychology

II. Sensation and Perception Sensory Processes Theories of Vision and Hearing Theories of Taste Smell and Position Senses of Touch Position and Balance

Nature of Perceptual Organization Perception of Distance, Movement, Space, Depth, Color Perceptual Constancy Perception and Optical Illusions Extrasensory Perception Perceptual Development

III. Learning, Memory and Intelligence Learning Different Types of Learning: Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Observational Learning

Memory Short Term and Long Term memory Information Processing Theory Encoding, Storage and Retrieval Forgetting

Intelligence Extremes of Intelligence: Mental Retardation and Giftedness Theories of Intelligence Intelligence and Psychological Testing IV. Biological Foundations of Behavior Components of Nervous System Structure and Functions of the Brain Brain and Behavior Endocrine System Genetic Influences on Behavior Nature, Nurture and Human Diversity

• Child Development Introduction to Child Development Historical and Modern Views Domains of Development Theories of Child Development Biological Development Cognitive Development Psychological Development

VI. Motivation Nature of Motives Needs, Drives and Motivations Concept of Homeostasis Types of Motivation Theories of Motivation Role of Culture in Motives

VII. Emotions Nature and Types of Emotions Theories of Emotions Biological and Psychological Changes in Emotions Role of Endocrine Glands Situational Influences and Cultural Practices Frustration and Conflict

• Health, Stress and Coping

Health Impairing Behaviors: Smoking, Alcoholism, Poor Nutritional Habits, Lack of Exercise, Behavioral Aids. Stress and its Impact on Health Major Types of Stress Physiological & Psychological Reactions to Stress

II. Personality Theories and Assessment

Definition of Personality Theories of Personality Development Psychoanalytical Theory Social Learning Theory Humanistic Theory Traits Theory and Situations Human Diversity Personality Assessment

III. Psychological Disorders and their treatment Abnormal Behavior; Myths, Realities and Controversies Criteria of Abnormal Behavior The Classification of Disorders Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders

Treatment and Intervention Stages of Psychotherapy Goals of Psychotherapy Family & Group Therapies

IV. Social Processes, Society and Culture Social Roles and Rules Social Norms and Conformity The Process of Socialization and Attitude Development Situational Effects on Social Behavior Social Cognition and Relationships

• Behavior and Group Dynamics Leaders, Groups and Decision Making Aggression, Altruism and Pro-social Behavior Situational Influences and Cultural Constraints Prejudice and Stereotypes The Psychology of Conflict and Peace

VI. Research Methods in Psychology Scientific Research in Psychology

Types of Research: Experimental Studies: Placebo Effect and Use of Placebos in Experiments Correlational Studies Descriptive Studies Case Studies Surveys

VII. Ethical issues in Psychology Confidentiality Informed Consent Relationships with Vulnerable Individuals A General Concern for Ethical Practice