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General Psychology

By Dr. Shradha R. Sakatkar   |   Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Learners enrolled: 631
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 : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points : 5
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 14 Jul 2025
End Date : 31 Oct 2025
Enrollment Ends : 31 Aug 2025
Exam Date :
NCrF Level   : 6.0
Industry Details : Health, Education and Training Sector

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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

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Instructor bio

Dr. Shradha R. Sakatkar

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Course certificate

Dear Students,

Please take note of the following eligibility criteria if you are pursuing this course for certification or credit transfer:

For SWAYAM Exam (conducted by NTA): A minimum of 40% Marks in Internal Assessments is required to be eligible for the SWAYAM Certificate. The Best/Top five scores from the weekly assignments will be considered while calculating your final internal assessment marks.

For University-Conducted Exam: You must complete at least 75% of the Internal Assessments to qualify for the university’s end-term examination.

Thank you.


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