General Psychology

By Dr. Shradha R. Sakatkar | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Learners enrolled: 2076

This course attempts to introduce to the nature, fields and application of psychology. Also contents cognitive process, e.g. learning and memory problem solving. In this course Conative processes involved - introduction to motivation. Freudian psychoanalysis, type and trait ; humanistic approach from personality. Students will also gain knowledge about emotions that help them to develop emotional intelligence. It also focuses on individual differences, cognitive, moral and psycho-social developmental aspects. Application of psychology in different areas also covered in this course.

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Core
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	5
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	15 Jul 2024
End Date :	31 Oct 2024
Enrollment Ends :	31 Aug 2024
Exam Date :	07 Dec 2024 IST
Examination Shift :	2

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

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Course layout

Week 01 - Nature and Fields of Psychology, Applications of Psychology, Understanding Learning - Definition & Types, Factors affecting learning, Theories of Learning - Classical Conditioning

Week 02 - Theories of Learning - Operant Conditioning. Theories of Learning - Social Cognitive Theory, Understanding Memory - Definition and Types, Models of Memory, Memory Improvement Techniques

Week 03 - Understanding Problem Solving – Definition & Types, The Process Involved in Problem Solving, Methods of Problem Solving, Strategies to Problem Solving, Factors Affecting or Influencing Problem Solving

Week 04 - Understanding Motivation - Definition and Types, Theories of Motivation - McClland and Biological Theories, Maslow’s Theory & Self- Determination Theory, Affective Processes - Defining Emotions, Understanding Positive and Negative Emotions

Week 05 - Personality - Definition, Nature & Concept, Factors Affecting Personality, Sigmund Freud’s Theory of Psychoanalysis - Part 1 and Part 2, Type Theories - Kretschmer & Shelden

Week 06 - Carl Jung's Theory, Type A & B Personality Theory, Type C & Hardy Personality Theory, Trait Theory of Personality – Allport & Cattle, Hans Eysenk's Theory

Week 07 - Big Five Model, Vicator Frankl's Theory, Rollo May Theory, Carl Rogers Theory, George Alexander Kelly's theory

Week 08 - Intelligence - Definition, Concept and Classification, Theories of Intelligence - Spearman & Cattell, Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence

Week 09 - Concept of Emotional Intelligence, Models of Emotional Intelligence, Correlates of Emotional Intelligence, Application of Emotional Intelligence

Week 10 - Classification of Psychological Tests, Assessment of Intelligence - Performance Test, Verbal Tests of Intelligence, Assessment of Personality - Self-Report Inventories, Projective Tests of Personality

Week 11 - Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, Kohlberg Theory of Moral Development, Erikson's Theory of Psychological Development, Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development, Application of All Theories

Week 12 - Introduction to Application of Psychology & Law, Psychology and Work, Psychology and Health, Psychology and Media

Instructor bio

Dr. Shradha R. Sakatkar

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Course certificate

Dear Learners,

For getting the certificate and credits, you are required to attempt a minimum of 5 weekly assessments and appear for the end course proctored examination in person. The announcement of the proctored examination will be done separately in due course of time.

The Swayam Board considers marks for best of 5 assessments. You have to secure a minimum of 40% marks average in all the assessments to be eligible for the end course proctored examination.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only). Announcement will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 30% of average of best 5 assessments out of the total assessments given in the course.

Exam score = 70% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=12/30 AND EXAM SCORE >= 28/70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Note: Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Happy learning.