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U.O.No. 4803/2014/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 17.05.2014

Muhammed S

Deputy Registrar

Forwarded / By Order

Section Officer

File Ref.No.28652/GA - IV - J2/2013/CU

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

Abstract

MSc Programme in Counselling Psychology-Regulations, Scheme and Syllabus-approved-

implemented-w.e.f 2014 Admissions-Orders issued.

G & A - IV - J

Read:-1.Item no. 2 of the minutes of the Board of Studies in Psychology PG held on

30.09.2013.

2.Item no.54 of the minutes of the Faculty of Science held on 03.02.2014

3.Item no. II (I) in page 22 of the minutes of the Academic Council held on 20.03.2014.

4.Orders of the Registrar.

ORDER

The Board of Studies in Psychology PG held on 30.09.2013 resolved to approve the Regulations,

Scheme and Syllabus of MSc Programme in Counselling Psychology under this University vide

paper read as (1) above.

The Faculty of Science held on 03.02.2014 has approved the minutes of the Board of Studies

in Psychology PG held on 30.09.2013 vide paper read as (2) above.

The Academic Council in its meeting held on 20.03.2014 has also approved the same, vide paper

read as (3) above.

Sanction has, therefore, been accorded to implement the Regulations, Scheme and Syllabus of

MSc Programme in Counselling Psychology under this University w.e.f 2014 admissions.

Orders are issued accordingly.

To

All Institutions/Dept.s under the University of Calicut.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

M. SC COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

(Open Course-IV Semester Programme)

Regulations for the Master's Degree Course in Counselling Psychology

1. Title of the course: M. Sc Counselling Psychology

2. Objective

➢ To provide a sound theoretical knowledge and to develop skills required for understanding

practical application of Psychology.

➢ To provide the prospective professional in Psychology, a wide awareness of social reality and

sensitize them towards the community issues.

➢ To equip the students with necessary skills to be effective in diagnostic and intervention strategies

in individual and group counselling.

➢ To develop values of integrity and ethical commitment by facilitating proactive and socially

relevant counseling strategies

➢ To develop competence among the students to conduct training/Social service programmes in

various settings and function as mental health professionals.

➢ Promote optimum human development and percent problems.

The course is expected to provide a strong nuclease for basic scientific ways of helping people.

3. Duration: The course of study shall be for four semester — each semester shall be of five month

duration of 6 month duration.

4. Eligibility of Admission: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 % marks in science and/or 45%

of marks in Arts/Commerce

5. Entrance Test: All candidates must appear for the entrance test. Minimum 50% marks

6. Attendance: A candidate shall be considered to have undergone the prescribed course if she/he has

secured 75% attendance.

7. Scheme of Examinations: For each of the first three semesters, there will be five theory papers, each of three hours duration for a maximum of 00 marks each and three practical papers, each of four hours duration for a maximum of 100 marks each. The internal assessment for each of the three semesters will be for 125 marks. Each of the first three semesters will carry a total of 500 marks each. The fourth semester two three papers 100 marks each and the supervised internship in the specialized field will be for 100 marks and a project respect with 200 marks and the viva-voce at the end of internship will be for 100 marks.

8. Scheme of study and examination for the master's Degree course in Psychological Counselling.

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Course Code

Course Title Class hours/sem

Internal assessment

End Semester

Exam

Total

I

M. Coun 101

Advanced Psychological Process - I

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 102

Advanced Psychological Process - II

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 103

Child Behaviour 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 104

Advanced social Behaviour 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 105

Practicals (Ten Days programme)

160 25 75 100

II

M. Coun 106

Personality & personal growth

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 107

Psychopathology 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 108

Health Psychology Psychodiagnostics

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 109

Adolescent psychology

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 110

Practical- Psychological Testing

(Ten Days Programme)

160 25 75 100

III

M. Coun 111

Health Psychology 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 112

Adult psychology 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 113

1

Counselling Psychology -I 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 114

Counselling Psychology -II 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 115

Exceptional children' Psychology and Assessment

160 25 75 100

M. Coun 116

Self development Techniques

60 25 75 100

IV

M. Coun 117

Marriage & Family 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 118

Substance Abusers 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 119

Counselling on Disaster preparedness

60 25 75 100

M. Coun (a) 120

(b)

(c)

Project work 60 50 150 200

Internship report 15 25 75 100

Viva-Voce 25 75 100

Total 2200

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7. Eligibility condition for promotion:

A candidate can go to the second semester if she/he has completed at least 3 of the 5 courses of

the first semester, and to the third semester if she/ he has completed at least 6 of the 10 courses of the

two semesters put together.

A candidate should have completed all the courses of the first semester and at least 7 of the 10

courses of the second and third semesters before being allowed to take up the work in the fourth

semester.

10. Percentage for passing the Exams: A candidate should obtain a minimum of 40% of marks in each

theory paper, and a minimum of 50% of marks in each practical examination, and an aggregate of a

minimum of 50% marks to be declared to have passed a semester. To be eligible for exemption of a

theory/practical examination, a candidate should obtain a minimum of 50% marks. A candidate is

declared to have passed in first class when she/he obtains 60% of and above in the total aggregate for

a semester/whole course.

Number of seats: 40

Eligibility: Graduation with 50% marks in Science or 45% of marks in Arts/Commerce.

Mode of Admission. Based on Entrance Test

Duration: M. Sc Counselling Psychology is 2 year course, that comprise of 4 semester of 6 month duration.

Course Fee: Rs: 30,000/- per semester, excluding University Examination fee.

Course Days: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Working Time: 9.30 to 5.30

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(FOR COST BASED COURSES)

Budget Estimates for each semester of 2012-2013: Psychology Department for

Open Course

1. Remuneration (Teaching) 3,60,000

2. Remuneration (Non- Teaching) 50,000

3. Travelling Allowance 1,00,000

4. Contingent Charges 44,000

5. Lab. Equipment (Electronics) 2,00,000

6. Study Materials 40,000

7. Conduct of Entrance Examination 30,000

8. Library Book 1,00,000

9. Honorarium for Co-ordinator 36,000

10. To University 20% of total Income 2,40,000

Total 12,00,000

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Semester I — M. Coun-101

ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS-I

UNIT -1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Definition-Goals of Psychology-The dual roots of psychology: Philosophy and Physiology-Early

schools of Psychology: Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt School, Psychoanalysis-

emergence of Modern Psychology-current perspectives in Psychology: Biological, Psychodynamic,

Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, Developmental, Evolutionary and Socio cultural perspectives-Major sub

fields of Psychology. Methods in Psychology-Observation methods-Case study method-Survey method-

Correlation method-Experimental method, Questionnaire and Interview.

UNIT-2: SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

Define Sensation-Sensory thresholds: Absolute threshold and difference threshold-Weber's law-

Signal detection theory-Subliminal perception: Sensory adoption. Define perception-Gestalt principles of

perception: Perception of form, pattern or objects-figure and ground, contour. Principles of perceptual

grouping: similarity, proximity, continuity, closure, law of common fate, law of simplicity, law of pragnanz,

Perceptual Constancies: size, shape, orientation and brightness. Illusion: Types of illusions-Perception of

pattern and depth or distance: Pattern recognition-Monocular cues and Binocular cues-Extra sensory

perception-Plasticity of Perception: Nature Vs Nurture.

UNIT-3: CONSCIOUSNESS

Biological rhythms: Circadian rhythms, Long-term biological rhythms, individual differences in

circadian rhythms, disturbances in circadian rhythms. Waking states of consciousness: controlled and

automatic processing, self-awareness. Dreams: basic facts- Psychodynamic, Physiological, Cognitive view,

Altered states of consciousness: hypnosis-Meditation-Consciousness altering drugs.

UNIT -4: LEARNING

Definition-Classical conditioning: Basic principles and applications-Operant conditioning, Nature, Basic

principles and applications-cognitive learning-Observational learning Nature and principles.

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UNIT -5: MEMORY AND FORGETTING.

Memory: Definition, Models of Memory: the Atkinson & Shiffrin Model -Neural Network Model-

Types of Memory: working memory-Memory for factual information: episodic and semantic memory-

Procedural memory. Forgetting, theories-Interference theory-Retrieval inhibition theory-Strategies to

improve memory. Methods to study memory: free recall and recognition-Sentence verification-Priming-

Neuro imaging-memory distortion and memory construction-Memory in everyday life.

Reference:

1. Baron, R. A. (2004). Psychology, 5th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education.

2. Zimbardo, P. G. & Gerrig, r. J. (1999). Psychology and Life, 15th ed. New York: Longman, Inc.

3. Chaplin, J. P & Krawicc, T. s. (1960). Systems and Theories of Psychology, New York:

4. Dunham, P. J. (1977) Experimental Psychology: Theory & Practice, New York: Harper & Row.

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ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS-II

UNIT -1: COGNITION

Definition-Basic elements of thought: concepts, proposition, and images-Reasoning, inductive

reasoning and deductive reasoning, some basic sources of error in reasoning, physical reasoning-

decision-making: heuristics, framing decision strategy, escalation of commitment, emotions and

decision making, naturalistic decision making-Problem solving: methods of problem solving,

facilitating effective problem solving, factors interfering problem solving-artificial intelligence-

Creativity-language and thought-language in other species.

UNIT -2: INTELLIGENCE

Definition-theories: Unitary Vs Multifaceted-two factor theory, group factor theory, Cattell and

Horn's theory, Guilford' SOI Model, Sternberg's triarchic theory, Gardner's Seven intelligences.-

Assessment of Intelligence: Historical development of intelligence testing-IQ Tests: The Standfor

Binet Intelligence Scale-The concept of IQ-the Wechsler Intelligence Scales, Individual and group

tests of intelligence-the cognitive basis of intelligence-The neural basis of intelligence-Competency

assessment. Intelligence development. role of Heredity and environment-Creativity and intelligence.

UNIT -3: MOTIVATION

Classification of Motives: Biological and Psychosocial-Hunger, sexual motivation,

aggressive motivation, achievement motivation, intrinsic motivation. The concept of homeostasis:

Physiological and Psychological homeostasis in motivated behavioral. Measurement of motives.

Instinct theory and the position of motivated behavior: Hedonic and Activation theories;

Psychoanalytic theories: Behavioristic theories: field theory: Humanistic and Existential Theories.

UNIT-4: EMOTION

Definition and nature of emotions-theories of emotions: James Lange theory, Cannon Bard

Theory, Two factor theory, and Opponent process theory-Expression of Emotion-emotion and

cognition-Subjective wellObeing. Measurement of Emotions.

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UNIT-5: PERSONALITY

Definition-Approaches to personality. Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic, Neo-Freudians (Jung,

Adler, Karon Homey); Humanistic-Rogers, Maslow; Trait approach-Allport, Cattel, Eysenck, the Big

Five factors; Type approach-Hippocrates, Sheldon, Sulloway; Behavioral and Social Learning

approaches-Bandura's cognitive social learning theory-Assessment of Personality: Self report tests-

Projective measures-Other measures.

Reference:


2. Zimbardo, P. G. & Gerrig, r. J. (1999). Psychology and Life, 15th ed. New York: Longman, Inc.

3. Chaplin, J. P & Krawicc, T. s. (1960). Systems and Theories of Psychology, New York:

4. Dunham, P. J. (1977) Experimental Psychology: Theory & Practice, New York: Harper & Row.

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CHILD BEHAVIOUR

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT

Human development. Meaning and definition-Domains of development-Periods of the life span-

Balte's life —span developmental approach. Ethology and evolutionary developmental psychology-

Vygotsky's socio cultural theory-Ethological systems theory: Bronfenbrenner's-New directions:

development as a dynamic system-Piaget's cognitive developmental theory-Developmental theories of

information processing: Case's Neo-Piagetian theory, Siegler's Model of Strategy choice. Longitudinal-

Cross Sectional —Longitudinal sequential-Micro genetic designs.

UNIT-2: FORMATION OF NEW LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW BORN

Biological foundations: Genetic foundations-Reproductive choices-Prenatal development-Prenatal

environmental influences (tetratogens and other maternal factors)-Childbirth-Approaches to childbirth-Birth

complications-Heredity, environment and behavior. New born reflexes, stages of arousal-The infant death

syndrome-ways to soothe a crying new born-How quickly to respond to a crying baby-Abnormal crying-

Neonatal behavioral assessment. Motor development in infancy-Perceptual development. The course of

physical growth-Development of the brain-Factors affecting physical growth.

UNIT-3: LANGUAGE, SPEECH AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Components of language-Languages areas in the brain-Sensitive period for language development-

Prelingustic development-Receptivity to language-First speech sounds-Phonological, semantic, grammatical,

and pragmatic development-Metalinguistic awareness-Bilnguilism. Attention-Memory-Metacognition-

Applications of information processing to academic learning.

UNIT-4: EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Development of emotional expression-Development of attachment-Attachment, prenatal employment

and child care.

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UNIT - 5: SOCIAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT.

Constructing an identity-Path to identity-Identity status and psychological well-being-Influences on

Identity Development. Kholberg's stage of moral understanding-Research on Kohlberg's stages-Sex

differences-Influences on moral reasoning-Moral reasoning and behavior-Development of civic

responsibility-Moral reasoning of young children: distinguishing moral, social-conventional, and personal

domains- Children's environmental moral reasoning-Distributive justice-Damon's Sequence.

Reference:

1. Berk, L. E. (2002). Child Developments, 6th Ed. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

2. Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. D. (2005). Human Development, 9th ed. New Delhi: Tata

McGraw Hill Edition.

3. Hurlock (1998 ) Developmental Psychology. New Delhi. Tata McGraw Hill

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ADVANCED SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

UNIT -1: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Social Psychology as a Science; Objectives and Methods, Social Psychological Theories-Biological and

Instinctual approaches, social Learning and exchange theories, cognitive theories, role theory and

symbolic interactionism, Attribution theory and Social Information Processing.

UNIT 2: SOCIAL COGNITION

The self forming- Perceiving and Understanding Ourselves-Educating, Protecting and Presenting the

self; Perceiving and Understanding Individuals- Person perception-errors; attribution — Biases schemes

and values-Theories of Person perception. Perceiving and Understanding Groups — Prejudice,

Stereotypes and discrimination.

UNIT 3: GROUP LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Nature, types, and functions- Task performance — Decisions — Group Conformity- Group cohesiveness-

Group Polarization and Group think, Leadership: Definition and functions, approaches — Trait,

Behavioral; situational, Interactional, and contingency Leader effectiveness. Nature, Definition and

types-Social stimulation — Primary and Secondary social Influence-Conformity, Compliance and

Obedience-Forms of Social Interaction: Competition, Conflict, Causation, Accommodation, Co-

operation, Adjustment and Communication - Mechanisms of Social Interaction-Limitation-

Identification, Projection, suggestions-Sympathy-Social Facilitation and social Inhibitions. Nature,

Types and Models — Techniques of effectives communication in groups. Johari Window —Transactional

Analysis.

UNIT 4: INTERPERSONAL ATTRACTION AND AGGRESSION

Developing, liking and connection with others- Affiliation, Friendship, Love and Relationships; Origin

and Consequence of Prosocial Behavior —Intervening, Resisting and increasing Prosocial Behavior

(Altruism, Helping).Susceptibility to others influence- conformity, compliance and obedience; Origin

and consequence of Violence and Hostility — the roots of aggression and determinants, theories of

aggression, Aggression in close relationships and the intimae enemy-domestic violence; Crime and

Legal system — Criminal victimization of minorities, elderly and Women.

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UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Life in a complex world — Privacy, territoriality, crowding; Environmental stressors- spatio-physical

environment, effects of toxic on ecosystem and behavior- disorders caused by toxic substances- Pollution

and Behaviour; Quality of life — dimensions and theories, Public Health and Quality of Life — Aging and

Quality of Life.

References

1. Baron, R. and Byrene (2003) Social Psychology, New Delhi, Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd.

2. Feldman, R. S. (2001) Social Psychology, New Jersey Prentice Hall, Inc.

3. Lindzey, C. The Handbook Of Social Psychology. New York: Addison Wesley Publishing company.

4. Penrod, s. (1996) Social Psychology, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.

5. Richard Cross (2001).Psychology: the Science of Mind and Behavior (4th Edit). Tonbridge: Green

Gate Publishing Services.

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Semester I M. Coun 105

PRACTICALS 1. Auditory Localization. 2. Reaction Time 3. Ordinal Position and Memory 4. Effect of coding on Memory 5. Maintenance Rehearsal and Memory 6. Force Recall and ordering as a function of similarity 7. Identification of conjunctive and disjunctive concepts. 8. Category set in Anagram solving. 9. Retroactive Inhibition and Immediate Memory. 10. Psycho _ Physical Methods -Muller lyer illusion. 11. Horizontal Vertical illusion. 12. Two print Threshold. 13. Visual Length. 14. Lifted weights. 15. Verification of Weber's law. 16. Depth Perception. 17. Depth Perception. 18. Subliminal Perception 19. Perceptual Defence. 20. Massed v/s Speed learning. 21. Rote v/s Meaningful learning. 22. Habit Interference 23. Immediate memory span 24. Weschler Memory Scale. 25. PGI Memory Scale. 26. Bhatia's Battery of Performance Tests of Intelligence. 27. Standard Progressive Matrices. 28. Advanced Progressive Matrices 29. Colour Progressive Matrices. 30. MISIC 31. Overall mental abilities. 32. Problem solving. 33. Seguin Form Board Test. 34. Draw a man 35. Emotional Maturity. 36. DAT.

Record: At the end of the semester, students are required to submit a record, which should have the following components- psychodiagnostic formulation, Reasons for the test(s) chosen for administration, test results and interpretation and a statement regarding the final diagnosis.

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PERSONALITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH

UNIT 1: CONCEPTS & APPROACHES

a. Definitions — Approaches to the study of personality-traits' Modalities and types.

b. Perspective on Personality — Psycho-dynamic, Ego psychology, dispositional learning, Behavioural,

Social, Cognitive, Humanistic, Phenomenological and Hormic.

UNIT 2: THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

a. Emphasis on Psychodynamics- Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung.

b. Social psychological — Adler, Fromm, Homey, Sullivan and Erick Erickson.

c. Emphasis on Personality Structure/traits — Murrays, Gordon, Allport, Catell, Eysenk.

d. Emphasis on perceived reality — Kelly's Personal construct, Carl Rogers Person Centered theory,

Abraham Maslow's theory.

e. Emphasis on Learning-Skinner's operant conditioning, Dollard's & miller's S. R. Theory, Albert

Bandura's Social learning theories.

UNIT 3: NARROW BAND THEORIES.

Type A/B, Authoritarian Personality, self- monitoring personality, type C

Eastern typology I.A.S.

UNIT 4: PERSONAL GROWTH

a. Approaches —Humanistic, Individuation of Jung, psycho-synthesis of Assagioli, Self-actualization

of Maslow, Holistic approaches and its relationship to Eco psychology.

b. Transpersonal psychology-approach to counseling and psychotherapy.

c. Altered states of consciousness- physical, social and psychological bases of consciousness;

Deautomatisation and methods of altering consciousness.

d. Oriental psychology-characteristics, concept and psychological elements in Buddhism, Zen, Sufism

and Yoga psychology.

UNIT 5: ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH.

a. Assessment Techniques.

b. Personality research and applications.

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a Reference

1. Fadiman, J. and Grager, R. Personality and Personal Growth. Harper & Row. 2. Hall and Lindsey, G. Theories of Personality. (4th ed.) John Wiley and Sons.

3. Lamberth. J, Rappaprt, H. & Rappaport, M. ( ) Personalit- An introduction. New York: Alfred a. Knoj.

4. Hjella. L. A. and Zeigler, D. J. ( ) Personality Theories. New York: McGraw Hill.

5. Bugental, J. F. T. ( ) Challenges of Humanistic Psychology. New York: McGrew- Hill.

6. Ornstein, R. E. ( ) The Psychology of consciousness . New York: Harcount Brace & Jovanovich.

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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

UNIT 1: CLASSIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND CAUSAL FACTORS OF MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS

1.1 Approaches to classification, categorical dimensions and hierarchical model.

1.2 Systems in classification — ICD10, DSM-VI & RDC.

1.3 Assessment —Case history taking-Mental status examination, Psychometrics and computer in assessment

1.4 Causal factors of maladaptive behaviors- Biological and Psychosocial factors.

UNIT 2: PATTERNS OF MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS.

2.1 Stress and Adjustment disorders.

2.2 I & II, Anxiety disorders.

2.3 Mood disorders

2.4 Somatoform disorders and Dissociative disorders.

2.5 Personality disorders.

2.6 Substance used disorders.

2.7 Sexual dysfunctions and deviations.

2.8 Schizophrenic and Delusional disorders.

UNIT 3: BRAIN DISORDERS AND OTHER COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT.

3.1 Brain impairment and adult behavior.

3.2 Acute organic disorders.

3.3 Chronic organic disorders.

3.4 Organic disorders due to substance use and other Toxic substance.

UNIT 4: DISORDERS IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE.

4.1 Maladaptive behavior in different life periods. 4.2 The classification of childhood and adolescent disorders 4.6 Pervasive Developmental disorders.

UNIT 5: PLANNING BETTER PROGRAMMES TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

References 1. Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N. & Mineka, S. (1995). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (1 1 th

Edition). 2. Kaplan, Sadock, Grebb (1994). Synopsis of Psychiatry (8th edition) 3. Comer, R. J. (1996). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, N. Y., W. H. Freeman & Co.

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PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION

Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment-Stages in the Assessment Process- Informal Assessment

Person perception and traits involved in it.

Sources of error in judgment.

Qualities of a good judge of personality.

UNIT 2: TECHNIQUES.

Clinical Interview

Clinical Observation

Case history Taking

Conducting mental Status Examination

Writing case reports

Ethics of Psychological testing.

UNIT 3: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

WISC

WAIS

Raven's Standard, Colored, Advanced Progressive Matrices.

Bhatia's Battery of Performance Test of Intelligence.

Seguin Form Board Test

PGI Memory Scale

WMS

NVRT

Mathew Mental Ability Test

Differential aptitude Test

Hanfman-Kasanin concept formation test

Pyramid Puzzle

Wechsler Memory Scale- III

Rey Auditory verbal learning Test

Full object memory evaluation

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a UNIT 4: PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT

MMPI

EPF

EPQ

EPI

Mathew Maladjustment Inventory

Beck's depression Inventory

Behavioral Rating Scale

Draw- A- Person test

Sentence Completion Test

Rorschach Inkblot Test

TAT

CAT

Picture —Frustration Test

Blacky Pictures

Unit 5: Neuropsychological assessment

Bender Gestalt Test

Halstied Reiten neuropsychological battery

NIMHANS neuropsychological battery

Assessment of sensory input-Finger localization Test

Measurement of Attention and concentration-Test of everyday attention, Continuous performance Test,

Paced auditory Serial Addition Test,

Clinical examination for aphasia- screening and comprehensive diagnostic - Tests or aphasia

Tests of spatial and manipulatory ability — drawing tests, assembly tests

Assessment of Executive functions

Assessment of Motor out-put Luria-Nebraska neuropsychological battery

Polygraph record and Narcoanalysis records

Reference

1. Korchin, S. J. (1986). Moder Clinical Psychology. Delhi: LBS 2. Harsen, M. & Bellack, A. S (1981). Behavioral Assessment: A practical handbook: New York:

Pergamon Press. 3. Lezak, K. D. (1978). Neuropsychological assessment. Oxford University: Manuals of the entire

tests. 4. Gregory, R. J. (2000) Psychological testing: History, Principles and applications. Boston: Allyn

and Bacon. 5. Groth — Marneat. G. (1998). Handbook of psychological assessment. London: John Wiley & Sons.

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ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION

Puberty — the Physical Transition to Adulthood. Adolescence- Phases of development. Theories of

adolescent development-Piaget's Erikson, Kohlberg.

UNIT 2: CHANGES DURING ADOLESCENT

Physical — Cognitive , emotional and social, Moral, Gender, The family and Peer relations.

UNIT 3: PSY110-SOCIAL ISSUES

Identity formation — Academic Achievement — Parental Pressure — School Transitions- Dropping Out

Sibling Rivalry — Peer pressure and peer influence, anger, aggression, Suicide , Sex and Sexuality. Deviant

& anti social Behaviors. The psychological impact of pubertal events. Health issues and social issues.

UNIT 4: MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES LIFE SKILLS.

Life style enhancement-Recreation-Exercise-Yoga-Meditation-Stress management-Assertiveness

training. Strength based counselling and solution focused therapy Individual Group, family and premarital

counseling.

UNIT 5: ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Counseling service,

community Extension Programme, Awareness classes for Parents and Teachers, National Programmes,

Barriers to access to Health Care Service, Career counselling. Career Information services.

Reference

1. Morianty, A.E, & Toussing, P. W (1976) Adolescent Coping. New York: Grime & Stratton.

2. Gerard, K & Gerard, D (2006) Adolescent Counselling. New Delhi: Grime & Stratton.

3. Sandorck, J (2007) Adolescence. New Delhi: Tats McGraw Hill.

4. Berk, L. E (2004) Development Trough the Lifespan. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Inc

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Semester III M. Coun 110

PRACTICALS - III PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 1. Neuro Psychological Tests. 2. Developmental Assessment Scale. 3 Emotional Maturity Scale 4. Emotional Dyregulation Inventory 5. Emotional Expression Identification Scale. 6. Social Maturity Scale. 7. Emotional Intelligence Scale. 8. Stress Assessment tests 9. Coping skills. 10. Depression Scale 11. Adjustment Inventories 12. Maladjustment Scale 13. M.M. P. L 14. Eysenck Personality Inventory 15. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire 16. 16 PF 17. TAT 18. Rorscharch Ink Blot Test (Introduction) 19. CAT 20. Picture Frustration Test 21. Sentence completion Test. 22. Work Association Test 23. Type -A Behavior Pattern 24. IAS Inventory 25. Bender Gestalt Test 26. Attitudes Tests 27. Locus of control 28. Self Concept Scale 29. Self-esteem Inventory 30. Spiritual Quotient 31. Tests of Interest and Values 32. Measuring leadership qualities 33. Quality of life/mental Health 34. Biofeed back 35. Team building 36 Family environment/Marital satisfaction scale.


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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

UNIT 1: AN OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH

Mind-Body relationship

Need for Health Psychology

Historical Evolution-Physiology, Diseases and Mind.

Current Perspectives on Health and Illness.

Relating Health Psychology to Other Fields.

Goals of Health Psychology

Training and Career prospects in Health Psychology

UNIT 2: BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS IN ILLNESS

Nutrition and Behaviour.

Life styles and Risk factors.

Stress: Biopsychosocial Factors and Illness.

Psycho-Physiological Diseases.

Psycho-Neuro Immunology: AIDS, Cancer, Arthritis

UNIT 3: PAIN & DISCOMFORT.

The nature and symptoms of pain.

Theories of Pain

Biopsychosocial aspects of pain.

Assessing Pain.

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain: Behavioral, Cognitive, Hypnotic, Physical and Stimulation

therapies and concept of pain clinic.

UNIT 4: COPING WITH HIGH MORTALITY ILLNESS

Psychophysiological Disorders.

Substance use and abuse.

Adapting to a Terminal Illness.

The Quality of Life in Death.

Accidents and Safety

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UNIT 5: CHRONIC AND LIFE THREATENING HEALTH PROBLEMS- MANAGEMENT.

Adjusting to a Chronic Illness.

Impacts of different chronic conditions.

Improving Nutrition, Weight control and Diet

Psychosocial Interventions for People with Chronic conditions: Psycho-education, Relaxation and

Biofeedback, Cognitive approaches, Preventive counseling and Meditation and Exercise.

REFERENCE

1. Sarafino, e. P (1998). Health Psychology. (3rd edn), New York: John Wiley & Sons.

2. Taylor, S. E. Health Psychology (3'd edn), New York: McGraw Hill Inc.

3. Gibson, H. B., Psychology, Pain and Aneathesis, London.

4. Annabel Broome and Sue Lbwelyn, Health Psychology- Process & Application, New York,

Chapman & Hall.

5. Rajbir Singh (2005). Health Psychology. New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House.

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ADULT PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 1: EARLY ADULTHOOD

Early Adult hood-Introduction

- Physical development

Cognitive Development

- The College Experience

- Vocational choice

UNIT II: EMOTIONAL AND SCOAIL DEVELOPMENT ON EARLY ADULTHOOD

Theories of social development

- Close Relationships

The Family Life Cycle

The Diversity of Adult Lifestyles.

Career Development

UNIT III: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

Introduction

- Physical Development


- Vocational Life

- Adult Learners

UNIT IV: EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

Theories of Psychosocial development

- Stability and change in self-concept and personality

- Relationships at midlife

- Social Issues

- Vocational Life

UNIT V: LATE ADULTHOOD

- Physical changes

- Health, Fitness and Disability

Cognitive changes

- Changing social world

- Relationships, Retirement and Leisure.

REFERENCE

1. Berk, E. L. (2007) Development Through The Life Span . New Delhi: Pearson Education

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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY -I UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING

Definition of counselling

Distinction between counselling and psychotherapy

Goals of counselling

Historical development of the counselling profession.

UNIT 2: COUNSELLING PROCEDURES

Counselling process and methods- characteristics of a helping relationship characteristics of an effective

counselling relationships.

Counselling procedures/Skills-I-Initial procedures, the Initial counselling Interview, and counselling skills.

Counselling Procedures/Skill-II Advanced Empathy, theme identification, self-disclosure and

Interpretation; Action strategies-Role playing, Behavioural techniques, Decision-making Methodologies

and Problem — solving strategies.

Behaviouristic approaches to counselling-behavioral counselling and reality therapy.

Comparison of the major counselling approaches.

Evaluation, Effectiveness and Efficacy studies in counseling

UNIT 3: COUNSELING IN DIFFERENT SETTING-AN INTRODUCTION

Family setting

Education setting

Vocational setting

Hospital setting

Community setting

Special population- women, the handicapped and the Aged. HIV/AIDS Special problem in Counselling-

Human Sexuality, Divorce and uncoupling process, Drugs and Abuse

UNIT 4: CAREER COUNSELLING

The changing world of work

Theories of career development

The career counselling process

Career counselling tools

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UNIT 5: CHANGING ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR: COUNSELOR AS CONSULTANT

Counselor as Consultant.

Consultant Role in the School

Consultant role in new settings

Ethical Consideration in counseling

REFERENCE

1. Korchin, J. S., (1986) Modern Clinical Psychology. Delhi: IBS Publishers and Distributors.

2. Kottler, J. A and Brown, R. W. (2000). In introduction to therapeutic counselling (LIth edn) California

Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

3. Gerogre, L. R., and Cristiani, T. (1981) Theory, Methods of processes of Counselling and Psycho

therapy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc. Eagle wood and cliffs.

4. Gerald Goldstein and Michel Hersen (2003) Handbook of Psychological Assessment

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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY -II

(Theoretical Approaches to Counselling)

UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELLING

- Philosophical

- Sociological

- Psychological

- Developmental

UNIT II: AFFECTIVE APPROACH TO COUNSELLING

- Psycho analytic Therapy

Client-centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

- Existential Therapy

UNIT III: COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING

Rational —Emotive Therapy

- Transactional Analysis

- Trait — factor Counselling

UNIT IV: BEHAVIOURAL APPROACHED TO COUNSELLING

- Behavioral Counselling

Reality Therapy

UNIT V: TOWARD A PERSONAL THEORY OF COUNSELLING

Characteristics of theories

Steps in building a personal theory

Building a personal theory of counselling

REFERENCE

1. Korchin, J S , (1986) Modern Clinical Psychology. Delhi: IBS Publishers and Distributors.

2. Kottler, J. A and Brown, R. W. (2000). In introduction to therapeutic counselling (4th edn) California


3. Gerogre, L. R., and Cristiani, T. (1981) Theory, Methods of processes of Counselling and Psycho

therapy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc. Eagle wood and cliffs

4. Gerald Goldstein and Michel Hersen (2003) Handbook of Psychological Assessment.

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Semester III M. Conn 115

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - PSYCHOLOGY -ASSESSMENT

UNIT 1: EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

Meaning, Prevalence, Causes and Types of Exceptional Children

UNIT 2• LABELLING AND CLASSIFICATION

Learning Disabilities mentally challenged emotionally handicapped, physically handicapped, socially

disadvantaged, behaviorally disordered, educationally disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented.

UNIT 3: ASSESSMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

Assessment initiation: - Who, when and how? What procedures should use? An Assessment Model

Observational Assessment — Student observation-Informal systems-Goal of observing student behavior

Development and implication of internal instruments and techniques.

Development of criterion — Referenced tests-Principles and procedure, curriculum based assessment and

instrument.

UNIT 4: DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS TESTS

Developmental tests and Developmental indicators for assessment of Exceptional children.

Readiness Tests; Basic School Skill Inventories, Achievement tests, Diagnostic Reading tests, Oral

Reading Tests, Diagnostic Arithmetic Tests, Diagnostic Spelling Tests, Spelling Tests, Intelligence Tests,

Adaptive behavior tests, Perceptual Behaviour Test, Auditory — Perceptual Tests, Motor Tests,

Measurement of Emotional State, Language Tests, Test for Speech, Reading instruments, Mathematics

instruments, Spelling Instruments and Academic Skills Assessment.

UNIT 5: DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

a. Issues and Innovations in Education of Exceptional children

b. Deinstitutionalization and main streaming policies and programmes

c. Teacher Education for Teaching Exceptional Children

d. Research on Education of Exceptional children

e. Effective, Instruction and Assessment

REFERENCE

1. K. C. Pands (2004) Education of Exceptional Children. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

2. Ronald L. Taylor (2003) Assessment of Exceptional Students: Educational and Psychological Procedure. New Jersy. Prentice Hall, Eagle wood Cliffs

3. Shamer et al (1994) Human communication disorders, New York: Merrill Imprint Mac Milian Publishing co.

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a Semester III M. Coun 116

SELF- DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES

(Practicals)

1. Guided Somato Psychic Relaxation (GSPR)

2. Jacobson's Progressive Muscular Relaxation

3. Progressive Relaxation Training

4. Passive Muscular Relaxation

5. Goal-Directed Visualization

6. Autogenic Training

7. Transcendental Meditation (TM)

8. Yoga Relaxation

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a Semester IV M. Coun 117

MARRIAGE & FAMILY

UNIT 1: UNDERSTANDING OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STRENGTHS

Defining marriage and family

- Conceptual prime works for studying marriage and family

- Recent trends on marriage & Family.

- Strength in various ethnic group leading to family strength

- Understanding family relationships, family circumflex model, family cohesion, flexibility and

adaptability.

UNIT 2: MATE SELECTION AND FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Male Selection, Gender roles and power in the family; communication and intimacy.

- Managing economic resources, finances and couple conflict

- Coping with financial stresses

- The process of managing resources.

- Place of credit —uses and abuses.

UNIT 3: MARRIAGE RELATED ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONFLICT

Stages of marriage and family life.

Parenthood — parenting education, challenges and pleasures of parenthood.

Conflict and Hierarchy of conflict source of conflict in couples, 16 rules for four fighting.

Conflict resolution — constructive and destructive approaches.

- Styles of conflict resolution

UNIT 4: FAMILY PROBLEMS AND COPING STRATEGIES

Family problems and alcohol abuse

Family stress and coping —family stress theory, common types of family stresses

- Family who manage stress successfully

Common marital problems

Divorce and Adjustment

UNIT 5: DEATH, BEREAVEMENT AND WIDOWHOOD

REFERENCE

1. Foley, V. D (1986) An Introduction to family Therapy. New York: Graune & Stratton. Inc

2. Olson, D. H. & Defrain, J. (1994) Marriage and Family. IA. Mayfield Publishing company

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Semester IV M. Coun 118

COUNSELLING SUBSTANCE ABUSERS

UNIT 1: PRIMARY PREVENTION

- Awareness generation among the public group - family welfare and community, preventive

methods, mental status Examination (MSE)

UNIT II: FACTORS CAUSING ADDICTION

Addiction in general

Physiology and psychology of addiction

- Classification of psychiatric disorders and illness related to addiction

- Psychiatric complication in addition

- Suicide and crisis counselling

UNIT III: SECONDARY PREVENTION

Intervention-family teams for intervention.

- Meeting with clients

Helping clients understand addiction and treatment.

- Chemical dependency , co-dependency, family pathology

Treatment modalities.

UNIT IV: TERTIARY PREVENTION

Process of counselling: Screening

- Intake interview

Orientation assessment and formulation of the problem

Treatment Plan

UNIT V: MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT

Couple and marriage counseling

Family and counseling

- Aversive and Assertive Counselling

Yoga and alternate methods of healing

Self-help groups and 12 steps of AA; review, client education, record keeping, follow-up, referrals;

professional concerns and ethics.

REFERENCE:

1. Hofman, f. G (1983): A handbook on drug and alcohol abuse. New York: Oxford University Press. 2. Miller, w. R (1983) The Addictive Behaviors. New York: University of New Mexico. Pergrman

Press. 3. Kafman, E (1979( Family Therapy of drug and alcohol Abuse. New York: Gardner Press.

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COUNSELLING ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

UNIT 1: DISASTERS

- Introduction

- Approaches

- Causation

Typology

- Classification of disaster according to world disaster report

UNIT 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DISASTERS

* Social consequences of disasters

- Displacement

- Homelessness

- Loss of livelihood

* Psychological consequences

- Loss of loved ones —grief

- Post Traumatic stress disorder

- Depression

- Brief reactive psychosis

- Flash backs

UNIT 3: RESPONSE TO DISASTER IMPACT

- Important characteristics of response

- Problem areas in response

- Requirements for effective response

- Follow-on from response operations

- Human factors in response

Resources relevant to various aspects of response.

UNIT 4: PREPAREDNESS FOR DISASTERS

- Nature of preparedness

- Problem areas

- Preparedness needs

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a - Maintenance of preparedness levels

- Funding

Warming aspects and precautionary measures

UNIT 5: REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION

* Social Rehabilitation

- Rehabilitation

- Reconstruction

- Disaster prevention

* Psychological Rehabilitation

- Debriefing

- Crisis Intervention

- Counselling

REFERENCE:

1. Smith, D and Elliot, D (2006). Key Readings In Crisis Management. Great Britain. Routledge

Taylor and Francis Group.

2. Carter, W. N. (1991) Disaster Management — A Disaster Manager's Handbooks: Manila: Asian

Development Bank.

3. Sinha, C. P. (2007) Disaster, Vulnerabilities and Risks. New Delhi: SBS Publishers. New Delhi.

4. Singha, S. R (2009) Disaster Management, ADH Publishing Corporation.

5. Vikram Paterl, (2002). Where there is no Psychiatrist. New Delhi: Voluntary Health Association of

India.

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a SCIIEME OF EXAMINATION

The evaluation of the course consists of two parts Continuous Assessments (CA) and End Semester

Assessment (ESA). The total marks allotted for each course shall be 100, with a maximum of 40% marks for

CA and 75% marks for the ESA. The duration of the end semester assessment for each paper shall be for 3

hours. The minimum mark required for the successful completion of a course shall be 50%.

Semester Paper No Paper Name

Internal Examination max. marks

External Examination Max. marks

Total for the paper

I

M. Coun 101

Advanced Psychological

Process - I

25 75 100

M. Coun 102


Process - II

25 75 100

M. Coun 103

Child Behaviour 25 75 100

M. Coun 104

Advanced social Behaviour

25 75 100

M. Coun 105

Practicals (Ten Days

programme)

25 75 100

Total for the semester 500

Semester Paper No Paper Name Internal Examination max. marks


Total for the paper

II

M. Coun 106


25 75 100

M. Coun 107

Psychopathology 25 75 100

M. Coun 108

Health Psychology

Psychodiagnostics

25 75 100

M. Coun 109


25 75 100

M. Coun 110

Practical- Psychological

Testing (Ten Days

Programme)

25 75 100


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Total for the paper

III M. Coun 111

Health Psychology

25 75 100

M. Coun 112

Adult psychology 25 75 100

M. Coun 113

Counselling Psychology -I

25 75 100

M. Coun 114

Counselling Psychology -II

25 75 100

M. Coun 115

Exceptional children'

Psychology and Assessment

25 75 100

M. Coun 116


25 75 100


Semester Paper No Duration of Examination

(Hours)



Total for the paper

IV M. Coun Marriage & 25 75 100 117 Family

M. Coun Substance 25 75 100 118 Abusers

M. Coun Counselling on 25 75 100 119 Disaster

preparedness M. Coun (a) Project work 50 150 200

120 (b) Internship report 25 75 100

(c) Viva-Voce 25 75 100 Total for the

semester 700

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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Question pattern for Examination of Theory Papers

A. External Valuation

Part Number of

Question to be

answered

Number of Choice

Questions

Total words

permitted

Marks

A. 2 Essays 4 600 15 x2 = 30

B. 5 Short Essays 8 300 5 x 5=25

C. 10 Short Notes 12 100 2 x10 = 20

Total 24 75

B. Pattern for Internal Assessment

Sl. No. Pattern Marks

1 Mid semester Test Paper 10

2 Mid semester Seminar presentation 7

3 Assignment/Viva-Voce 4

4 Attendance for the Semester 4

Total 25

C. For Practicals- External

Psychological Experiments Marks Total Marks

Introduction 10

75

Plan & Procedure 15

Conducting 10

Result & Discussion 15

Viva -Voce 10

Record 15

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D. For Practicals- External


Introduction 5

40

Plan & Procedure 10

Conducting 10


Viva -Voce 5

E. Internship Report

Sl. No. Pattern Internal Marks External Marks

1 Introduction 8 10

2 9 case Report 9 45

3 Evaluation & Assessment of 2 cases 8 20

Total 25 75

F. Project


1 Introduction 10 30

2 Review of Literature 10 20

3 Method 10 30

4 Result and Discussion 10 50

5 Resume 10 20

Total 50 150

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No. 7046/GA - IV - J2/2012/CU Calicut University.P.O

Dated: 13.12.2012

Yours faithfully

Kumari Geetha V

Deputy Registrar

(For The Registrar)

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT (G & A - IV - J)

From

The Registrar

To

Dr.C. Jayan,

Chairman,

Board of Studies in Psychology PG,

Department of Psychology,

University of Calicut.

Sir,

Sub:- Dept. of Psychology- new programme-MSc.Counselling Psychology- copy of the

syllabus-for approval-forwarding of -reg

Ref:- i) Lr No. Psy/M. Coun/2012. dtd 27.11.2012 from HOD of Psychology

ii) Orders of the Registrar

With reference to the above I am to forward herewith a copy of the syllabus of MSc

Couselling Psychology to place before the Board for consideration. Kindly treat this as urgent

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syndicate — request— reg.

I had forwarded the syllabus and scheme of the MSc Counselling Psychology

correspondence mode programme to be offered from the department of Psychology

for sanction to proceed further. Kindly take steps to place the same in the next

sate meeting for further decision in this regard. Expecting favorable response.

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Date: 04/12/12

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Sir

Sub: Syllabus and Scheme — MSc Counselling Psychology — To place in next

syndicate — request— reg.

I had forwarded the syllabus and scheme of the MSc Counselling Psychology

correspo dence mode programme to be offered from the department of Psychology

sanction to proceed further. Kindly take steps to place the same in the next

syndicate eeting for further decision in this regard. Expecting favorable response.

Thanking You,

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— Submitted by Department of Psychology — Calicut University-reg.

I am here with forwarding the approved syllabus of proposed MSc Counselling

Psychology (Open Course). As the chairman of board of studies (PG) Psychology, I do

recommend and approve the syllabus and regulations of for the MSc degree programme

in counselling psychology. Kindly put forward the same to the higher academic bodies

for further actions in this regard.

0 Thanking You

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M. SC COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

(Open Course-IV Semester Programme)

Regulations for the Master's Degree Course in Counselling Psychology

1. Title of the course: M. Sc Counselling Psychology

2. Objective

➢ To provide a sound theoretical knowledge and to develop skills required for understanding

practical application of Psychology.

➢ To provide the prospective professional in Psychology, a wide awareness of social reality and

sensitize them towards the community issues.

➢ To equip the students with necessary skills to be effective in diagnostic and intervention strategies

in individual and group counselling.

➢ To develop values of integrity and ethical commitment by facilitating proactive and socially

relevant counseling strategies.

➢ To develop competence among the students to conduct training/Social service programmes in

various settings and function as mental health professionals.

➢ Promote optimum human development and percent problems.

The course is expected to provide a strong nuclease for basic scientific ways of helping people.

3. Duration: The course of study shall be for four semester — each semester shall be of five month

duration of 6 month duration.

4. Eligibility of Admission: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 % marks in science and/or 45%

of marks in Arts/Commerce

5. Entrance Test: All candidates must appear for the entrance test. Minimum 50% marks

6. Attendance: A candidate shall be considered to have undergone the prescribed course if she/he has

secured 75% attendance.

7. Scheme of Examinations: For each of the first three semesters, there will be five theory papers, each

of three hours duration for a maximum of 00 marks each and three practical papers, each of four

hours duration for a maximum of 100 marks each. The internal assessment for each of the three

semesters will be for 125 marks. Each of the first three semesters will carry a total of 500 marks

each. The fourth semester two three papers 100 marks each and the supervised internship in the

specialized field will be for 100 marks and a project respect with 200 marks and the viva-voce at the

end of internship will be for 100 marks.

8. Scheme of study and examination for the master's Degree course in Psychological Counselling.

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Seta ester

Course Code

Course Title Class hours/sem

Internal assessment

End Semester

Exam

Total

I

M. Coun 101

Advanced Psychological Process - I

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 102

Advanced Psychological Process - II

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 103

Child Behaviour 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 104

Advanced social Behaviour 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 105

Practicals (Ten Days programme)

160 25 75 100

II

M. Coun 106


60 25 75 100

M. Coun 107

Psychopathology 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 108

Health Psychology Psychodiagnostics

60 25 75 100

M. Coun 109


60 25 75 100

M. Coun 110

Practical- Psychological Testing

(Ten Days Programme)

160 25 75 100

III

M. Coun 1 1 1

Health Psychology 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 112

Adult psychology 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 113 1

Counselling Psychology -I 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 114

Counselling Psychology -II 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 115

Exceptional children' Psychology and Assessment

160 25 75 100

M. Coun 116


60 25 75 100

IV

M. Coun 117

Marriage & Family 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 118

Substance Abusers 60 25 75 100

M. Coun 119

Counselling on Disaster preparedness

60 25 75 100

M. Coun (a) 120

Project work 60 50 150 200

(b) Internship report 15 25 75 100

(c) Viva-Voce 25 75 100

Total 2200

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9. Eligibility condition for promotion:

A candidate can go to the second semester if she/he has completed at least 3 of the 5 courses of

the first semester, and to the third semester if she/ he has completed at least 6 of the 10 courses of the

two semesters put together.

A candidate should have completed all the courses of the first semester and at least 7 of the 10

courses of the second and third semesters before being allowed to take up the work in the fourth

semester.

10. Percentage for passing the Exams: A candidate should obtain a minimum of 40% of marks in each

theory paper, and a minimum of 50% of marks in each practical examination, and an aggregate of a

minimum of 50% marks to be declared to have passed a semester. To be eligible for exemption of a

theory/practical examination, a candidate should obtain a minimum of 50% marks. A candidate is

declared to have passed in first class when she/he obtains 60% of and above in the total aggregate for

a semester/whole course.

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ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS-I

UNIT -1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Definition-Goals of Psychology-The dual roots of psychology: Philosophy and Physiology-Early

schools of Psychology: Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt School, Psychoanalysis-

emergence of Modern Psychology-current perspectives in Psychology: Biological, Psychodynamic,

Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, Developmental, Evolutionary and Socio cultural perspectives-Major sub

fields of Psychology. Methods in Psychology-Observation methods-Case study method-Survey method-

Correlation method-Experimental method, Questionnaire and Interview.

UNIT-2: SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

Define Sensation-Sensory thresholds: Absolute threshold and difference threshold-Weber' s law-

Signal detection theory-Subliminal perception: Sensory adoption. Define perception-Gestalt principles of

perception: Perception of form, pattern or objects-figure and ground, contour. Principles of perceptual

grouping: similarity, proximity, continuity, closure, law of common fate, law of simplicity, law of pragnanz,

Perceptual Constancies: size, shape, orientation and brightness. Illusion: Types of illusions-Perception of

pattern and depth or distance: Pattern recognition-Monocular cues and Binocular cues-Extra sensory

perception-Plasticity of Perception: Nature Vs Nurture.

UNIT-3: CONSCIOUSNESS

Biological rhythms: Circadian rhythms, Long-term biological rhythms, individual differences in

circadian rhythms, disturbances in circadian rhythms. Waking states of consciousness: controlled and

automatic processing, self-awareness. Dreams: basic facts- Psychodynamic, Physiological, Cognitive view,

Altered states of consciousness: hypnosis-Meditation-Consciousness altering drugs.

UNIT -4: LEARNING

Definition-Classical conditioning: Basic principles and applications-Operant conditioning, Nature, Basic

principles and applications-cognitive learning-Observational learning Nature and principles.

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UNIT -5: MEMORY AND FORGETTING.

Memory: Definition, Models of Memory: the Atkinson & Shiffrin Model -Neural Network Model-

Types of Memory: working memory-Memory for factual information: episodic and semantic memory-

Procedural memory. Forgetting, theories-Interference theory-Retrieval inhibition theory-Strategies to

improve memory. Methods to study memory: free recall and recognition-Sentence verification-Priming-

Neuro imaging-memory distortion and memory construction-Memory in everyday life.

Reference:

1. Baron, R. A. (2004). Psychology, 5th ed. New Delhi: Pearson Education. 2. Zimbardo, P. G. & Gerrig, r. J. (1999). Psychology and Life, 15th ed. New York: Longman, Inc. 3. Chaplin, J. P & Krawicc, T. s. (1960). Systems and Theories of Psychology, New York: 4. Dunham, P. J. (1977) Experimental Psychology: Theory & Practice, New York. Harper & Row.

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ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS-II

UNIT -1: COGNITION

Definition-Basic elements of thought: concepts, proposition, and images-Reasoning, inductive

reasoning and deductive reasoning, some basic sources of error in reasoning, physical reasoning-

decision-making: heuristics, framing decision strategy, escalation of commitment, emotions and

decision making, naturalistic decision making-Problem solving: methods of problem solving,

facilitating effective problem solving, factors interfering problem solving-artificial intelligence-

Creativity-language and thought-language in other species.

UNIT -2: INTELLIGENCE

Definition-theories: Unitary Vs Multifaceted-two factor theory, group factor theory, Cattell and

Horn's theory, Guilford' SOI Model, Stemberg's triarchic theory, Gardner's Seven intelligences.-

Assessment of Intelligence: Historical development of intelligence testing-IQ Tests: The Standfor

Binet Intelligence Scale-The concept of IQ-the Wechsler Intelligence Scales, Individual and group

tests of intelligence-the cognitive basis of intelligence-The neural basis of intelligence-Competency

assessment. Intelligence development: role of Heredity and environment-Creativity and intelligence.

UNIT -3: MOTIVATION

Classification of Motives: Biological and Psychosocial-Hunger, sexual motivation,

aggressive motivation, achievement motivation, intrinsic motivation. The concept of homeostasis:

Physiological and Psychological homeostasis in motivated behavioral. Measurement of motives.

Instinct theory and the position of motivated behavior: Hedonic and Activation theories;

Psychoanalytic theories: Behavioristic theories: field theory: Humanistic and Existential Theories.

UNIT-4: EMOTION

Definition and nature of emotions-theories of emotions: James Lange theory, Cannon Bard

Theory, Two factor theory, and Opponent process theory-Expression of Emotion-emotion and

cognition-Subjective wellObeing. Measurement of Emotions.

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UNIT-5: PERSONALITY

Definition-Approaches to personality. Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic, Neo-Freudians (Jung,

Adler, Karon Homey); Humanistic-Rogers, Maslow; Trait approach-Allport, Cattel, Eysenck, the Big

Five factors; Type approach-Hippocrates, Sheldon, Sulloway; Behavioral and Social Learning

approaches-Bandura's cognitive social learning theory-Assessment of Personality: Self report tests-

Projective measures-Other measures.

Reference:


2. Zimbardo, P. G. & Gerrig, r. J. (1999). Psychology and Life, 15th ed. New York: Longman, Inc. 3. Chaplin, J. P & Krawicc, T. s. (1960). Systems and Theories of Psychology, New York: 4. Dunham, P. J. (1977) Experimental Psychology: Theory & Practice, New York: Harper & Row.

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CHILD BEHAVIOUR

UNIT-1: INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT

Human development: Meaning and definition-Domains of development-Periods of the life span-

Balte's life —span developmental approach. Ethology and evolutionary developmental psychology-

Vygotsky's socio cultural theory-Ethological systems theory: Bronfenbrenner's-New directions:

development as a dynamic system-Piaget's cognitive developmental theory-Developmental theories of

information processing: Case's Neo-Piagetian theory, Siegler's Model of Strategy choice. Longitudinal-

Cross Sectional —Longitudinal sequential-Micro genetic designs.

UNIT-2: FORMATION OF NEW LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW BORN

Biological foundations: Genetic foundations-Reproductive choices-Prenatal development-Prenatal

environmental influences (tetratogens and other maternal factors)-Childbirth-Approaches to childbirth-Birth

complications-Heredity, environment and behavior. New born reflexes, stages of arousal-The infant death

syndrome-ways to soothe a crying new born-How quickly to respond to a crying baby-Abnormal crying-

Neonatal behavioral assessment. Motor development in infancy-Perceptual development. The course of

physical growth-Development of the brain-Factors affecting physical growth.

UNIT-3: LANGUAGE, SPEECH AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Components of language-Languages areas in the brain-Sensitive period for language development-

Prelingustic development-Receptivity to language-First speech sounds-Phonological, semantic, grammatical,

and pragmatic development-Metalinguistic awareness-Bilnguilism. Attention-Memory-Metacognition-

Applications of information processing to academic learning.

UNIT-4: EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Development of emotional expression-Development of attachment-Attachment, prenatal employment and child care.

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UNIT — 5: SOCIAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT.

Constructing an identity-Path to identity-Identity status and psychological well-being-Influences on

Identity Development. Kholberg's stage of moral understanding-Research on Kohlberg's stages-Sex

differences-Influences on moral reasoning-Moral reasoning and behavior-Development of civic

responsibility-Moral reasoning of young children: distinguishing moral, social-conventional, and personal

domains- Children's environmental moral reasoning-Distributive justice-Damon's Sequence.

Reference:

1. Berk, L. E. (2002). Child Developments, 6th Ed. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. 2. Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. D. (2005). Human Development, 9th ed. New Delhi: Tata

McGraw Hill Edition.

3. Hurlock (1998 ) Developmental Psychology. New Delhi. Tata McGraw Hill

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ADVANCED SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

UNIT -1: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Social Psychology as a Science; Objectives and Methods, Social Psychological Theories-Biological and

Instinctual approaches, social Learning and exchange theories, cognitive theories, role theory and

symbolic interactionism, Attribution theory and Social Information Processing.

UNIT 2: SOCIAL COGNITION

The self forming- Perceiving and Understanding Ourselves-Educating, Protecting and Presenting the

self; Perceiving and Understanding Individuals- Person perception-errors; attribution — Biases schemes

and values-Theories of Person perception. Perceiving and Understanding Groups — Prejudice,

Stereotypes and discrimination.

UNIT 3: GROUP LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Nature, types, and functions- Task performance — Decisions — Group Conformity- Group cohesiveness-

Group Polarization and Group think, Leadership: Definition and functions, approaches — Trait,

Behavioral; situational, Interactional, and contingency Leader effectiveness. Nature, Definition and

types-Social stimulation — Primary and Secondary social Influence-Conformity, Compliance and

Obedience-Forms of Social Interaction: Competition, Conflict, Causation, Accommodation, Co-

operation, Adjustment and Communication - Mechanisms of Social Interaction-Limitation-

Identification, Projection, suggestions-Sympathy-Social Facilitation and social Inhibitions. Nature,

Types and Models — Techniques of effectives communication in groups. Johari Window —Transactional Analysis.

UNIT 4: INTERPERSONAL ATTRACTION AND AGGRESSION

Developing, liking and connection with others- Affiliation, Friendship, Love and Relationships; Origin

and Consequence of Prosocial Behavior —Intervening, Resisting and increasing Prosocial Behavior

(Altruism, Helping). Susceptibility to others influence- conformity, compliance and obedience; Origin

and consequence of Violence and Hostility — the roots of aggression and determinants, theories of

aggression, Aggression in close relationships and the intimae enemy-domestic violence; Crime and

Legal system — Criminal victimization of minorities, elderly and Women.

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UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Life in a complex world — Privacy, territoriality, crowding; Environmental stressors- spatio-physical

environment, effects of toxic on ecosystem and behavior- disorders caused by toxic substances- Pollution

and Behaviour; Quality of life — dimensions and theories, Public Health and Quality of Life — Aging and

Quality of Life.

References

1. Baron, R. and Byrene (2003) Social Psychology, New Delhi, Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd. 2. Feldman, R. S. (2001) Social Psychology, New Jersey Prentice Hall, Inc. 3. Lindzey, C. The Handbook Of Social Psychology. New York: Addison Wesley Publishing company. 4. Penrod, s. (1996) Social Psychology, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.

5. Richard Cross (2001).Psychology: the Science of Mind and Behavior (4th Edn). Tonbridge: Green Gate Publishing Services.

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PRACTICALS 1. Auditory Localization. 2. Reaction Time 3. Ordinal Position and Memory 4. Effect of coding on Memory 5. Maintenance Rehearsal and Memory 6. Force Recall and ordering as a function of similarity 7. Identification of conjunctive and disjunctive concepts. 8. Category set in Anagram solving. 9. Retroactive Inhibition and Immediate Memory. 10. Psycho _ Physical Methods -Muller lyer illusion. 11. Horizontal Vertical illusion. 12. Two print Threshold. 13. Visual Length. 14. Lifted weights. 15. Verification of Weber's law. 16. Depth Perception. 17. Depth Perception. 18. Subliminal Perception 19. Perceptual Defence. 20. Massed v/s Speed learning. 21. Rote v/s Meaningful learning. 22. Habit Interference 23. Immediate memory span 24. Weschler Memory Scale. 25. PGI Memory Scale. 26. Bhatia's Battery of Performance Tests of Intelligence. 27. Standard Progressive Matrices. 28. Advanced Progressive Matrices 29. Colour Progressive Matrices. 30. MISIC 31. Overall mental abilities. 32. Problem solving. 33. Seguin Form Board Test. 34. Draw a man. 35 Emotional Maturity. 36. DAT.


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PERSONALITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH

UNIT 1: CONCEPTS & APPROACHES

a. Definitions — Approaches to the study of personality-traits' Modalities and types.

b. Perspective on Personality — Psycho-dynamic, Ego psychology, dispositional learning, Behavioural,

Social, Cognitive, Humanistic, Phenomenological and Hormic.

UNIT 2: THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

a. Emphasis on Psychodynamics- Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung.

b. Social psychological — Adler, Fromm, Homey, Sullivan and Erick Erickson.

c. Emphasis on Personality Structure/traits — Murrays, Gordon, Allport, Catell, Eysenk.

d. Emphasis on perceived reality — Kelly's Personal construct, Carl Rogers Person Centered theory,

Abraham Maslow's theory.

e. Emphasis on Learning-Skinner's operant conditioning, Dollard's & miller's S. R. Theory, Albert

Bandura's Social learning theories.

UNIT 3: NARROW BAND THEORIES.

Type A/B, Authoritarian Personality, self- monitoring personality, type C

Eastern typology I.A.S.

UNIT 4: PERSONAL GROWTH

a. Approaches —Humanistic, Individuation of Jung, psycho-synthesis of Assagioli, Self-actualization

of Maslow, Holistic approaches and its relationship to Eco psychology.

b. Transpersonal psychology-approach to counseling and psychotherapy.

c. Altered states of consciousness- physical, social and psychological bases of consciousness;

Deautomatisation and methods of altering consciousness.

d. Oriental psychology-characteristics, concept and psychological elements in Buddhism, Zen, Sufism

and Yoga psychology.

UNIT 5: ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH.

a. Assessment Techniques.

b. Personality research and applications.

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Reference

1. Fadiman, J. and Grager, R. Personality and Personal Growth. Harper & Row. 2. Hall and Lindsey, G. Theories of Personality. (4111 ed.) John Wiley and Sons. 3. Lamberth. J, Rappaprt, H. & Rappaport, M. ( ) Personalit- An introduction. New York: Alfred a.

Knoj.

4. Hjella. L. A. and Zeigler, D. J. ( ) Personality Theories. New York: McGraw Hill. 5. Bugental, J. F. T. ( ) Challenges of Humanistic Psychology. New York: McGrew- Hill. 6. Ornstein, R. E. ( ) The Psychology of consciousness . New York: Harcount Brace & Jovanovich.

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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

UNIT 1: CLASSIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND CAUSAL FACTORS OF MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS

1.1 Approaches to classification, categorical dimensions and hierarchical model.

1.2 Systems in classification — ICD10, DSM-VI & RDC.

1.3 Assessment —Case history taking-Mental status examination, Psychometrics and computer in assessment

1.4 Causal factors of maladaptive behaviors- Biological and Psychosocial factors.

UNIT 2: PATTERNS OF 1VIALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS.

2.1 Stress and Adjustment disorders.

2.2 I & II, Anxiety disorders.

2.3 Mood disorders

2.4 Somatoform disorders and Dissociative disorders.

2.5 Personality disorders.

2.6 Substance used disorders.

2.7 Sexual dysfunctions and deviations.

2.8 Schizophrenic and Delusional disorders.

UNIT 3: BRAIN DISORDERS AND OTHER COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT. 3.1 Brain impairment and adult behavior.

3.2 Acute organic disorders.

3.3 Chronic organic disorders.

3.4 Organic disorders due to substance use and other Toxic substance.

UNIT 4: DISORDERS IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE.

4.1 Maladaptive behavior in different life periods. 4.2 The classification of childhood and adolescent disorders 4.6 Pervasive Developmental disorders.

UNIT 5: PLANNING BETTER PROGRAMMES TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

References

1. Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N. & Mineka, S. (1995). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life (11th Edition).

2. Kaplan, Sadock, Grebb (1994). Synopsis of Psychiatry (8th edition) 3. Corner, It J. (1996). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, N. Y., W. H. Freeman & Co.

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PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION

Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment-Stages in the Assessment Process- Informal Assessment

Person perception and traits involved in it.

Sources of error in judgment.

Qualities of a good judge of personality.

UNIT 2: TECHNIQUES.

Clinical Interview

Clinical Observation

Case history Taking

Conducting mental Status Examination

Writing case reports

Ethics of Psychological testing.

UNIT 3: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

WISC

WAIS

Raven's Standard, Colored, Advanced Progressive Matrices.

Bhatia's Battery of Performance Test of Intelligence.

Seguine Form Board Test

POI Memory Scale

WMS

NVRT

Mathew Mental Ability Test

Differential aptitude Test

Ilanfman-Kasanin concept formation test

Pyramid Puzzle

Wechsler Memory Scale- III

Rey Auditory verbal learning Test

Full object memory evaluation

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UN.. 4: PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT

MMPI

EPF

EPQ

EPI

Mathew Maladjustment Inventory

Beck's depression Inventory

Behavioral Rating Scale

Draw- A- Person test

Sentence Completion Test

Rorschach Inkblot Test

TAT

CAT

Picture —Frustration Test

Blacky Pictures

Unit 5: Neuropsychological assessment

Bender Gestalt Test

Halstied Reiten neuropsychological battery

NIMHANS neuropsychological battery

Assessment of sensory input-Finger localization Test

Measurement of Attention and concentration-Test of everyday attention, Continuous performance Test,

Paced auditory Serial Addition Test,

Clinical examination for aphasia- screening and comprehensive diagnostic - Tests or aphasia

Tests of spatial and manipulatory ability — drawing tests, assembly tests

Assessment of Executive functions

Assessment of Motor out-put Luria-Nebraska neuropsychological battery

Polygraph record and Narcoanalysis records

Reference

1. Korchin, S. J. (1986). Moder Clinical Psychology. Delhi: LBS 2. Harsen, M. & Bellack, A. S (1981). Behavioral Assessment: A practical handbook: New York:

Pergamon Press. 3. Lezak, K. D. (1978). Neuropsychological assessment. Oxford University: Manuals of the entire

tests. 4. Gregory, R. J. (2000) Psychological testing: History, Principles and applications. Boston: Allyn

and Bacon. 5. Groth — Marneat. G. (1998). Handbook of psychological assessment. London: John Wiley & Sons.

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ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

UNIT-1: INTRODUCTION

Puberty — the Physical Transition to Adulthood. Adolescence- Phases of development. Theories of

adolescent development-Piaget's Erikson, Kohlberg.

UNIT 2: CHANGES DURING ADOLESCENT

Physical — Cognitive , emotional and social, Moral, Gender, The family and Peer relations.

UNIT 3: PSYHO-SOCIAL ISSUES

Identity formation — Academic Achievement — Parental Pressure — School Transitions- Dropping Out

Sibling Rivalry — Peer pressure and peer influence, anger, aggression, Suicide , Sex and Sexuality. Deviant

& anti social Behaviors. The psychological impact of pubertal events. Health issues and social issues.

UNIT 4: MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES LIFE SKILLS.

Life style enhancement-Recreation-Exercise-Yoga-Meditation-Stress management-Assertiveness

training. Strength based counselling and solution focused therapy. Individual Group, family and premarital

counseling.

UNIT 5: ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Counseling service,

community Extension Programme, Awareness classes for Parents and Teachers, National Programmes,

Barriers to access to Health Care Service, Career counselling. Career Information services.

Reference

1. Morianty, A.E, & Toussing, P. W (1976) Adolescent Coping. New York: Grime & Stratton.

2. Gerard, K & Gerard, D (2006) Adolescent Counselling. New Delhi: Grime & Stratton.

3. Sandorck, J (2007) Adolescence. New Delhi: Tats McGraw Hill.

4. Berk, L. E (2004) Development Trough the Lifespan. New Delhi: Pearson Education. Inc

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PRACTICALS - III PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 1. Neuro Psychological Tests. 2. Developmental Assessment Scale. 3. Emotional Maturity Scale 4. Emotional Dyregulation Inventory 5. Emotional Expression Identification Scale. 6. Social Maturity Scale. 7. Emotional Intelligence Scale. 8. Stress Assessment tests 9. Coping skills. 10. Depression Scale 11. Adjustment Inventories 12. Maladjustment Scale 13. M.M. P. I. 14. Eysenck Personality Inventory 15. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire. 16. 16 PF 17. TAT 18. Rorscharch Ink Blot Test (Introduction) 19. CAT 20. Picture Frustration Test 21. Sentence completion Test. 22. Work Association Test 23. Type -A Behavior Pattern 24. IAS Inventory 25. Bender Gestalt Test 26. Attitudes Tests 27. Locus of control 28. Self Concept Scale 29. Self-esteem Inventory 30. Spiritual Quotient 31. Tests of Interest and Values 32. Measuring leadership qualities 33. Quality of life/mental Health 34. Biofeed back 35. Team building 36. Family environment/Marital satisfaction scale.


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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

UNIT 1: AN OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH

Mind-Body relationship

Need for Health Psychology

Historical Evolution-Physiology, Diseases and Mind.

Current Perspectives on Health and Illness.

Relating Health Psychology to Other Fields.

Goals of Health Psychology

Training and Career prospects in Health Psychology

UNIT 2: BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS IN ILLNESS

Nutrition and Behaviour.

Life styles and Risk factors.

Stress: Biopsychosocial Factors and Illness.

Psycho-Physiological Diseases.

Psycho-Neuro Immunology: AIDS, Cancer, Arthritis

UNIT 3: PAIN & DISCOMFORT.

The nature and symptoms of pain.

Theories of Pain.

Biopsychosocial aspects of pain.

Assessing Pain.

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain: Behavioral, Cognitive, Hypnotic, Physical and Stimulation

therapies and concept of pain clinic

UNIT 4: COPING WITH HIGH MORTALITY ILLNESS

Psychophysiological Disorders.

Substance use and abuse.

Adapting to a Terminal Illness.

The Quality of Life in Death.

Accidents and Safety

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UNIT 5: CHRONIC AND LIFE THREATENING HEALTH PROBLEMS- MANAGEMENT. Adjusting to a Chronic Illness.

Impacts of different chronic conditions.

Improving Nutrition, Weight control and Diet

Psychosocial Interventions for People with Chronic conditions: Psycho-education, Relaxation and

Biofeedback, Cognitive approaches, Preventive counseling and Meditation and Exercise.

REFERENCE

1. Sarafino, e. P (1998). Health Psychology. (3rd edn), New York: John Wiley & Sons. 2. Taylor, S. E. Health Psychology . (Td edn), New York: McGraw Hill Inc. 3. Gibson, H. B., Psychology, Pain and Aneathesis, London.

4. Annabel Broome and Sue Lbwelyn, Health Psychology- Process & Application, New York,

Chapman & Hall.

5. Rajbir Singh (2005). Health Psychology. New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House.

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ADULT PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 1: EARLY ADULTHOOD

- Early Adult hood-Introduction

- Physical development

- Cognitive Development

The College Experience

- Vocational choice

UNIT II: EMOTIONAL AND SCOAIL DEVELOPMENT ON EARLY ADULTHOOD

Theories of social development

- Close Relationships

- The Family Life Cycle

The Diversity of Adult Lifestyles.

- Career Development

UNIT HI: MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

- Introduction

Physical Development


- Vocational Life

- Adult Learners

UNIT IV: EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

- Theories of Psychosocial development

Stability and change in self-concept and personality

- Relationships at midlife

Social Issues

- Vocational Life

UNIT V: LATE ADULTHOOD

- Physical changes

Health, Fitness and Disability

- Cognitive changes

Changing social world

- Relationships, Retirement and Leisure.

REFERENCE

1. Berk, E. L. (2007) Development Through The Life Span . New Delhi: Pearson Education

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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY -I UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING

Definition of counselling

Distinction between counselling and psychotherapy

Goals of counselling

Historical development of the counselling profession.

UNIT 2: COUNSELLING PROCEDURES

Counselling process and methods- characteristics of a helping relationship characteristics of an effective

counselling relationships.

Counselling procedures/Skills-I-Initial procedures, the Initial counselling Interview, and counselling skills.

Counselling Procedures/Skill-II. Advanced Empathy, theme identification, self-disclosure and

Interpretation; Action strategies-Role playing, Behavioural techniques, Decision-making Methodologies

and Problem — solving strategies.

Behaviouristic approaches to counselling-behavioral counselling and reality therapy.

Comparison of the major counselling approaches.

Evaluation, Effectiveness and Efficacy studies in counseling

UNIT 3: COUNSELING IN DIFFERENT SETTING-AN INTRODUCTION Family setting

Education setting

Vocational setting

Hospital setting

Community setting

Special population- women, the handicapped and the Aged. HIV/AIDS Special problem in Counselling-

Human Sexuality, Divorce and uncoupling process, Drugs and Abuse

UNIT 4: CAREER COUNSELLING

The changing world of work

Theories of career development

The career counselling process

Career counselling tools

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UNIT 5: CHANGING ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR: COUNSELOR AS CONSULTANT Counselor as Consultant.

Consultant Role in the School

Consultant role in new settings

Ethical Consideration in counseling

REFERENCE

1. Korchin, J. S., (1986) Modern Clinical Psychology. Delhi: IBS Publishers and Distributors. 2. Kohler, J. A and Brown, R. W. (2000). In introduction to therapeutic counselling (4th edn) California


3. Gerogre, L. R., and Cristiani, T. (1981) Theory, Methods of processes of Counselling and Psycho therapy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc Eagle wood and cliffs.

4. Gerald Goldstein and Michel Hersen (2003) Handbook of Psychological Assessment

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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY -II

(Theoretical Approaches to Counselling)

UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELLING

Philosophical

- Sociological

- Psychological

Developmental

UNIT II: AFFECTIVE APPROACH TO COUNSELLING

- Psycho analytic Therapy

- Client-centered Therapy

- Gestalt Therapy

Existential Therapy

UNIT III: COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING

- Rational —Emotive Therapy

Transactional Analysis

- Trait — factor Counselling

UNIT IV. BEHAVIOURAL APPROACHED TO COUNSELLING

- Behavioral Counselling

- Reality Therapy

UNIT V: TOWARD A PERSONAL THEORY OF COUNSELLING

Characteristics of theories

- Steps in building a personal theory

- Building a personal theory of counselling

REFERENCE

1. Korchin, J. S., (1986) Modern Clinical Psychology. Delhi: IBS Publishers and Distributors. 2. Kottler, J. A and Brown, R. W. (2000). In introduction to therapeutic counselling (4th edn) California


3. Gerogre, L. R., and Cristiani, T. (1981) Theory, Methods of processes of Counselling and Psycho therapy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc. Eagle wood and cliffs.

4. Gerald Goldstein and Michel Hersen (2003) Handbook of Psychological Assessment.

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EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - PSYCHOLOGY -ASSESSMENT

UNIT 1: EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

Meaning, Prevalence, Causes and Types of Exceptional Children

UNIT 2: LABELLING AND CLASSIFICATION

Learning Disabilities mentally challenged emotionally handicapped, physically handicapped, socially

disadvantaged, behaviorally disordered, educationally disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented.

UNIT 3: ASSESSMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

Assessment initiation: - Who, when and how? What procedures should use? An Assessment Model.

Observational Assessment — Student observation-Informal systems-Goal of observing student behavior

Development and implication of internal instruments and techniques.

Development of criterion — Referenced tests-Principles and procedure, curriculum based assessment and

instrument.

UNIT 4: DEVELOPMENT AND READINESS TESTS

Developmental tests and Developmental indicators for assessment of Exceptional children.

Readiness Tests; Basic School Skill Inventories, Achievement tests, Diagnostic Reading tests, Oral

Reading Tests, Diagnostic Arithmetic Tests, Diagnostic Spelling Tests, Spelling Tests, Intelligence Tests,

Adaptive behavior tests, Perceptual Behaviour Test, Auditory — Perceptual Tests, Motor Tests,

Measurement of Emotional State, Language Tests, Test for Speech, Reading instruments, Mathematics

instruments, Spelling Instruments and Academic Skills Assessment.

UNIT 5: DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

a. Issues and Innovations in Education of Exceptional children

b. Deinstitutionalization and main streaming policies and programmes.

c. Teacher Education for Teaching Exceptional Children

d. Research on Education of Exceptional children

e. Effective, Instruction and Assessment

REFERENCE

1. K. C. Pands (2004) Education of Exceptional Children. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

2. Ronald L. Taylor (2003) Assessment of Exceptional Students: Educational and Psychological Procedure. New Jersy. Prentice Hall, Eagle wood Cliffs.

3. Shamer et al (1994) Human communication disorders, New York: Merrill Imprint Mac Milian Publishing co.

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SELF- DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES

(Praeticals)

I. Guided Somato Psychic Relaxation (GSPR)

2. Jacobson's Progressive Muscular Relaxation

3. Progressive Relaxation Training

4. Passive Muscular Relaxation

5. Goal-Directed Visualization

6. Autogenic Training

7. Transcendental Meditation (TM)

8. Yoga Relaxation

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

UNIT 1: UNDERSTANDING OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STRENGTHS - Defining marriage and family

Conceptual prime works for studying marriage and family

- Recent trends on marriage & Family.

- Strength in various ethnic group leading to family strength

Understanding family relationships, family circumflex model, family cohesion, flexibility and

adaptability.

UNIT 2: MATE SELECTION AND FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Male Selection, Gender roles and power in the family; communication and intimacy.

- Managing economic resources, finances and couple conflict.

- Coping with financial stresses

- The process of managing resources.

- Place of credit —uses and abuses.

UNIT 3: MARRIAGE RELATED ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONFLICT

Stages of marriage and family life.

- Parenthood — parenting education, challenges and pleasures of parenthood.

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Conflict and Hierarchy of conflict source of conflict in couples, 16 rules for four fighting.

- Conflict resolution — constructive and destructive approaches.

- Styles of conflict resolution

UNIT 4: FAMILY PROBLEMS AND COPING STRATEGIES

- Family problems and alcohol abuse

- Family stress and coping —family stress theory, common types of family stresses

- Family who manage stress successfully

- Common marital problems

Divorce and Adjustment

UNIT 5: DEATH, BEREAVEMENT AND WIDOWHOOD

REFERENCE

I. Foley, V. D (1986) An Introduction to family Therapy. New York: Graune & Stratton. Inc

2. Olson, D. H. & Defrain, J. (1994) Marriage and Family. IA. Mayfield Publishing company

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COUNSELLING SUBSTANCE ABUSERS

UNIT 1: PRIMARY PREVENTION

- Awareness generation among the public group - family welfare and community, preventive

methods, mental status Examination (MSE)

UNIT II: FACTORS CAUSING ADDICTION

Addiction in general

Physiology and psychology of addiction

Classification of psychiatric disorders and illness related to addiction

- Psychiatric complication in addition

- Suicide and crisis counselling

UNIT III: SECONDARY PREVENTION

- Intervention-family teams for intervention.

- Meeting with clients

- Helping clients understand addiction and treatment.

- Chemical dependency , co-dependency, family pathology

- Treatment modalities.

UNIT IV: TERTIARY PREVENTION

Process of counselling: Screening

- Intake interview

Orientation assessment and formulation of the problem

- Treatment Plan

UNIT V: MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT

Couple and marriage counseling

Family and counseling

Aversive and Assertive Counselling

Yoga and alternate methods of healing

Self-help groups and 12 steps of AA; review, client education, record keeping, follow-up, referrals;

professional concerns and ethics.

REFERENCE:

1. Hofinan, f. G (1983): A handbook on drug and alcohol abuse. New York: Oxford University Press. 2. Miller, w. R (1983) The Addictive Behaviors. New York: University of New Mexico. Pergrman

Press. 3. Kafman, E (1979( Family Therapy of drug and alcohol Abuse. New York: Gardner Press.

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COUNSELLING ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

UNIT 1: DISASTERS

- Introduction

- Approaches

Causation

- Typology

- Classification of disaster according to world disaster report

UNIT 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DISASTERS

* Social consequences of disasters

- Displacement

- Homelessness

- Loss of livelihood

* Psychological consequences

- Loss of loved ones —grief

- Post Traumatic stress disorder

- Depression

- Brief reactive psychosis

- Flash backs

UNIT 3: RESPONSE TO DISASTER IMPACT

Important characteristics of response

- Problem areas in response

Requirements for effective response

Follow-on from response operations

Human factors in response

- Resources relevant to various aspects of response.

UNIT 4: PREPAREDNESS FOR DISASTERS

- Nature of preparedness

- Problem areas

- Preparedness needs

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Maintenance of preparedness levels

- Funding

- Warming aspects and precautionary measures

UNIT 5: REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION

* Social Rehabilitation

- Rehabilitation

- Reconstruction

- Disaster prevention

* Psychological Rehabilitation

- Debriefing

- Crisis Intervention

- Counselling

REFERENCE:

1. Smith, D and Elliot, D (2006). Key Readings In Crisis Management. Great Britain. Routledge

Taylor and Francis Group.

2. Carter, W. N. (1991) Disaster Management — A Disaster Manager's Handbooks: Manila: Asian

Development Bank

3. Sinha, C. P. (2007) Disaster, Vulnerabilities and Risks. New Delhi: SBS Publishers. New Delhi.

4. Singha, S. R (2009) Disaster Management, ADH Publishing Corporation.

5. Vikram Paterl, (2002). Where there is no Psychiatrist. New Delhi: Voluntary Health Association of

India.

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SCAtEME OF EXAMINATION

The evaluation of the course consists of two parts Continuous Assessments (CA) and End Semester

Assessment (ESA). The total marks allotted for each course shall be 100, with a maximum of 40% marks for

CA and 75% marks for the ESA. The duration of the end semester assessment for each paper shall be for 3

hours. The minimum mark required for the successful completion of a course shall be 50%.




Total for the paper

I

M. Coun 101


Process - I

25 75 100

M. Coun 102


Process - II

25 75 100

M. Coun

103 Child Behaviour 25 75 100

M. Coun 104

Advanced social Behaviour

25 75 100

M. Coun 105

Practicals (Ten Days

programme)

25 75 100


Semester Paper No Paper Name Internal Examination max. marks


Total for the paper

II

M. Coun 106


25 75 100

M. Coun 107

Psychopathology 25 • 75 100

M. Coun 108

Health Psychology

Psychodiagnostics

25 75 100

M. Coun 109


25 75 100

M. Coun 110

Practical- Psychological

Testing (Ten Days

Programme)

25 75 100


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Total for the paper

III M. Coun 111

Health Psychology

25 75 100

M. Coun 112

Adult psychology 25 75 100

M. Coun 113

Counselling Psychology -I

25 75 100

M. Coun 114

Counselling Psychology -II

25 75 100

M. Coun 115

Exceptional children'

Psychology and Assessment

25 75 100

M. Coun 116


25 75 100


Semester Paper No Duration of Examination

(Hours)



Total for the paper

IV M. Coun Marriage & 25 75 100

117 Family M. Coun Substance 25 75 100

118 Abusers M. Coun Counselling on 25 75 100

119 Disaster preparedness

M. Coun (a) Project work 50 150 200

120 (b) Internship report 25 75 100

(c) Viva-Voce 25 75 100 Total for the

semester 700

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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Question pattern for Examination of Theory Papers

A. External Valuation

Part Number of

Question to be

answered

Number of Choice

Questions

Total words

permitted

Marks

A. 2 Essays 4 600 15x2 = 30

B. 5 Short Essays 8 300 5 x 5 = 25

C. 10 Short Notes 12 100 2 x10 = 20

Total 24 75

B. Pattern for Internal Assessment

Sl. No. Pattern Marks

1 Mid semester Test Paper 10

2 Mid semester Seminar presentation 7

3 Assignment/Viva-Voce 4

4 Attendance for the Semester 4

Total 25

C. For Practicals- External


Introduction 10

75

Plan & Procedure 15

Conducting 10


Viva -Voce 10

Record 15

0

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D. For Practicals- External


Introduction 5

40

Plan & Procedure 10

Conducting 10


Viva -Voce 5

E. Internship Report

Si. No. Pattern Internal Marks External Marks

1 Introduction 8 10

2 9 case Report 9 45

3 Evaluation & Assessment of 2 cases 8 20

Total 25 75

F. Project


1 Introduction 10 30

2 Review of Literature 10 20

3 Method 10 30

4 Result and Discussion 10 50

5 Resume 10 20

Total 50 150

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