Applications of Psychology-I

Paper Code: 
PSY 322
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To provide an understanding about the applications of psychology and provide an interface between society and psychology. 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

Making Psychology Relevant, Research Methods Used in Applied Settings - Designing Research, Single Case and Small n Designs, Multiple Variable Designs, Correlation Designs    

12.00
Unit II: 
Health Psychology

Health and Nutrition; Mental Health and Clinical Field; Characteristics Features And Typical Problem Encountered in These Areas   

12.00
Unit III: 
Consumer Psychology

Advertising and Media; Market Research, Consumer Behaviour               

12.00
Unit IV: 
Sports Psychology

Introduction; History of Sports Psychology, Behavioural Intervention in Sports and Social Psychological Dimension                  

12.00
Unit V: 
Community Psychology

Psychology Applied to Social Issues, Political Problems, Administration and Related Areas  

Essential Readings: 
  • Anastasi, Anne. : Fields of Applied Psychology, International Student Edition (2nd Ed.), Tokyo, McGraw Hill, Kogakhusa, 1979.
  • Gragory, W.L. and Burroughs, W.J. : Introduction to Applied Psychology, Illinois Scott, Foresman & Co.
  • Krochn, S.J. : Modern Clinical Psychology, Basic Inc. Publishers, New York, 1976
References: 
  • Galliher, John H. (1989) (Ed) Criminology – Human Rights, Criminal Law and Crime. Prentice Hall Inc. US.
  •  Geron, E. (Ed) (1985) Handbook of Sports Psychology. Vol. I Aviv. Wingate Institute.
  • Gillinsby, A.S. (1984) : Mind and Principles of Neuropsychology. Praeger Special Studies N.Y.
  • Jospe, Micheal; Nieberding Joseph; Cohon, Barry d. (1980) : Psychological Factors in Health Care, Lexington Books. Toronto.
  •  Omprakash S. (1989) Towards a Synergism of Rural Development and Community Psychology. Am. J. of Community Psychology.
  • Shanmugam. T.E. (1987) Community Psychology. Utsav Publishers. Madras.
  • Silverman, W.G.H. (ed.) (1981). Community Mental Health – A Source Book for Professionals. Praeger Publishers, New York.
  • Steve, G.C. Cohen, F. and Adler. N.E.  (1988) (Eds.). Health Psychology – A Handbook. Jersey Bass. San Francisco.  
Academic Year: 
2016-17
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