Psychology | CSS | AL-AZIZ INSTITUTE

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Course Overview

As a Psychology Lecturer, I provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological content of the syllabus. Through engaging lectures, interactive discussions, and practical applications, students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to apply psychology to real-world scenarios. They gain insight into how psychology influences individual and group dynamics, decision-making processes, and social interactions within the context. By the end of the course, students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to excel in the subject of psychology, making informed decisions, and contributing effectively in their future careers.

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental psychological concepts, theories, and research methods
Students will develop critical thinking skills
They will be able to apply psychological principles to real-life scenarios
Possess research skills
100% understanding of the course of Psychology
Students will have honed their Communication skills
Student will be able to attempt the paper of Psychology of CSS completely and can get more than 80 marks

Requirements

Graduation
100% Attendance
Active Participation
Student's Camera should be on
Good Result in Assessments
Self Reading
Attendance in Mock Exams

Curriculum for this course

63 Lessons 08:18:01 Hours

Nature & Scope of Psychology

4 Lessons 00:43:01 Hours

Definition & Scope of Psychology
Preview 00:08:01
Psychology as a Science
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Schools/ Perspective of Psychology
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Compare & Contrast all School of thoughts
0:35:00

Biological Basis of Behavior

5 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Nervous System
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Central and Peripheral Nervous System
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Endocrine System
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Neuron & its Function
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Describe the role of nervous system and narrate the functions of neurons and endocrine system in brain functioning?
0:35:00

Sensation and Perception

6 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Sensory Process / Perception
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Gestalt Principles
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Binocular & Monocular Cues
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Illusions & Extra Sensory Perception
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Determinant of perception
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Differentiate between fine sensation and perception. Elaborate Gestalt Principles of perception?
0:35:00

Learning and Memory

6 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Nature & Types of Learning
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Reinforcement/ Punishment/ Extinction/ Discrimination
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Theories of Learning
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Types & Process of Memory
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Forgetting/ Theories of Memory
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Why is associative learning important? Discuss with respect to the behavioural repertoire provided by instrumental versus associative forms of learning?
0:35:00

Motivation & Emotion

6 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Homeostasis/ Factors Affecting Motivation
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Biogenic & Social Motives/ Measurement of Human Motivation
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Theories of Motivation
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Emotions and their types
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Physiological Changes and Theories of Emotions
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Define emotion. Compare and contrast the theories of emotion?
0:35:00

Psychological Assessment

6 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Attributes of Psychological Measures/ Validity
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Reliability/ Item Analysis/ Norms
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Modern Test Theory/ Selection & Training
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Educational and Clinical Assessment
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Ethical & Legal Issues in Assessment
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Describe the attributes of psychological measures. Highlight the ethical and legal issues in psychological assessment?
0:35:00

Personality

4 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Determinants & Factors in Development of Personality
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Theoretical Perspective
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Personality Assessment & Techniques/ Cross- Cultural issues
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Give theoretical perspective of personality and describe personality assessment techniques and their uses?
0:35:00

Intelligence

4 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Theories of Intelligence
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Types of Intelligence
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Assessing Intelligence
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Differentiate between intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ). Also discuss major theories of emotional intelligence with suitable examples?
0:35:00

Social Influence & Group Dynamics

3 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Social Facilitation/ Attribution/ Conformity
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Obedience/ Altruism/ Attitudes/ Social Norms
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Why do we tend to explain causes of others and our own behaviors? Compare and contrast the different theories of attribution?
0:35:00

Developmental Psychology

2 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Physical/ Cognitive/ Social/ Emotional development from Childhood to Old age
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What are the major developmental changes that occur during the school years?
0:35:00

Abnormal & Clinical Psychology

3 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Causes of Abnormality/ Clinical Assessment & Intervention
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Psychological Therapeutic Treatment
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How effectiveness of psychotherapy can be determined? Identify situations in which unconditional positive regard would be appropriate. How can CBT change the unhealthy state of a person
0:35:00

Organizational/ Industrial Psychology

4 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Organizational Culture, Stress & Conflict at Work and its Management
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Organizational Socialization/ Job related Attitude/Sexual Harassment
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Glass Ceiling/ Human Computer interaction
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Describe various leadership styles and explain the role of decision making in the development of an organization?
0:35:00

Health Psychology

5 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Beliefs & Behavior/ Models of Health Psychology
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Assessment & Intervention
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Models of Stress
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Chronic & Terminal Illness/ Role of Social Support
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write a short note on: 1) Models of Stress 2)Beliefs & Behaviors 3)Models of health psychology
0:35:00

Forensic Psychology

5 Lessons 00:35:00 Hours

Psychology and Law
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Investigation/ Confession/ Eyewitness Testimony
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Working with Offenders/ Juvenile Delinquents
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Drug Addicts/ Sex Offenders
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How is Forensic Psychology different from Forensic Science? Discuss major roles and responsibilities of Forensic Psychologists?
0:35:00