Systems and Theories of Psychology – II

Paper Code: 
PSY 414
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  1. To familiarize students with the paradigmatic issues involved in the development of psychology as discipline
  2. To help students to develop a critical appreciation of basic issues and scientific enterprises
  3. To introduce the alternative voices in the discipline of psychology

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSY 414

 

 

 

 

 

Systems and Theories of Psychology - II

The students will be able to –

CO72: To describe the key contributions of major figures in the history of psychology.

CO73: To relate the major perspectives in psychology with the individuals responsible for articulating them.

CO74: To understand how historical trends and events have influenced the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

CO75: To demonstrate an understanding of major questions/ideas that has driven psychological thought throughout its history.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Behaviorism:
  • Watson
  • Skinner
  • Behaviorism as a System
  • Criticism

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Gestalt Psychology:
  • Antecedents of Gestalt Movement
  • Berlin and Leipzig School
  • Gestalt Psychology as a System
  • Criticism

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Traditional psychoanalysis:
  • Freud and Jung
  • Object relations
  • Melanie Klein
  • Sullivan
  • Fromm

 

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Dynamic Psychology:

Woodworth and McDougall

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Contemporary developments in psychology:
  • Feminism- Karen Horney and Anna Freud.
  • Social Constructionism

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Brennan, J.F. (1991). History and Systems of Psychology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
  • Leahey, T.H. (1994). A History of Modern Psychology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
  • Marx, M.H. and Hillix, W.A. (1986). Systems and Theories in Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill.
  • Schultz, D.A. (1981). History of Modern Psychology. Academic Press.

 

References: 
  • Boring, E.G. (1950). A History of Experimental Psychology. New Jersey: Appleton Century Craft.
  • Chaplin, T. and Kraweic, T.S. (1979). Systems and Theories of Psychology. New York:  Holt Rinehart and   Winston
  • Heidbreder, E. (1993). Seven Psychologies. New York: Appleton Century Crofts.
  • Singh, A.K. (2015). The Comprehensive History of Psychology. New Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas.
  • Woodworth, R.S. and Schehan, N.R. (1974). Contemporary Schools of Psychology. New York: Ronald Ross Press.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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