General Psychology

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

Learners enrolled: 327

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

Instructor bio

Dr. Shradha R. Sakatkar

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Course certificate

- Internal Assessment - Weekly assessments released in the course shall be considered for Internal Marks and will carry 30% for the Overall Result. Out of all weekly assignments, the best/top five scores will be considered for the final Internal Assessment marks.

- End-term Assessment - The final exam shall be conducted by NTA, and will carry 70% for the overall Result.

- All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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