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Psychology of Individual Differences

By Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Rather   |   University of Kashmir
Learners enrolled: 1171

The course “Psychology of Individual Differences is part of the core

subjects in B.A, under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) of UGC.

The course is specially designed to develop the comprehension of the

students about the concept of individual differences with the goal to

promote self-reflection and understanding of self and others. Again

enabling them to face Challenging times of chaos and confusion. This

course will also help the students to develop proper attitudes related to later

life adjustments.

Summary
Course Status : Ongoing
Course Type : Core
Duration : 10 weeks
Category :
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points : 4
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 08 Jan 2024
End Date : 30 Mar 2024
Enrollment Ends : 29 Feb 2024
Exam Date : 19 May 2024 IST
Shift :

3 PM to 6 PM

Note: This exam date is subjected to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

WEEK 1

Concept and determinants  of individual differences
Areas of individual differences,Intellectual,Emotional and Social

Educational implications of Individual differences

Concept and Bio-psychosocial bases of  Personality 

 

WEEK 2

Cultural and Gender bases of personality

Psychodynamic Approach to Personality

Phenomenological Approach to Personality

Humanistic Approach to Personality

 

WEEK 3

Type approach to  personality

Trait Approach to personality 

Concept & Nature of Intelligence

Heredity and environmental influences on intelligence


WEEK 4

Psychometric approach to Intelligence

Cognitive Approach To Intelligence

Theory of Multiple intelligence

Emotional intelligence       

 

WEEK 5

Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Jean Piagetian model of intelligence

Group Differences and Extremes of Intelligence

Intellectually Gifted

 

WEEK 6

Concept of Self and Identity in Indian Thought

Philosophy Of Hinduism: Self And Identity

Nature of Vedic Philosophy

Concept of Self in Brahmanistic Philosophy  

 

WEEK 7

Views of Buddhist Philosophy on Self

Philosophy Of Upanishads: Concept Of Self And Identity

The Philosophy Of Jainism

Basic Views Of Samkhya Philosophy On Self And Identity

 

WEEK 8

Vedanta Philosophy: Concept Of Self And Identity

Concept Of Self And Identity In Indian And Western Philosophy

Concept And Process Of Motivation

Intrinsic & extrinsic Motivation

 

WEEK 9

Self Determination theory of Motivation

Cognitive Approach to Motivation

Self Regulation

Self Enhancement

 

WEEK 10

Fostering creativity

Brain Storming Technique of Creativity

Creative Problem Solving

Role of Teacher in developing Creative thinking

 


Instructor bio

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Rather

University of Kashmir

Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Rather is senior Assistant Professor, at Department of Education University of Kashmir with more than 10 yrs of teaching experience. He has an M.Phil &PhD from university of Kashmir and has been involved with teaching various subjects at UG and PG levels including Psychology, Creativity and Education, Guidance and Counseling, Mental Hygiene. His research interests include creativity and learning etc. He has been associated with various Radio and T.V programmes linked to Education, psychology and Counseling. Acted as developer and presenter of contents for MOOCs and development of e-Content. Performed as Co-ordinator of the course ‘Psychology of Motivation and Learning’.

Course certificate

30% for in-course assessment and 70% for end term proctored exam



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