FYBA Notes MINOR PAPER I (THEORY); NEP 2020 Framework

Introduction to Psychology.

MINOR PAPER I (THEORY); NEP 2020 Framework

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe and identify concepts and facts for each major theoretical perspective and for the theories that constitute each perspective.
• Describe the historical and cultural context of psychology.
• Describe and apply criteria for the evaluation of each theory.

Unit (1): Introduction to Psychology 

1. 1.1 Introduction: 1.1.1 Definition and concept of psychology / 1.1.2 Goals of psychology 
2. 1.2 History of psychology
3. 1.3 Perspectives of Psychology
4. 1.4 Careers in Psychology

Unit (2): Learning and Memory

1. 2.1 Learning:  2.1.1 Definition and concept of learning /  2.1.2 Factors affecting Learning 
2. 2.2 Aspects of Learning: 2.2.1 Learning as Conditioning / 2.2.2 Learning as Cognition / 2.2.3 Learning as observation
3. 2.3 Memory: 2.3.1 Definition and Concept of Memory / 2.3.2 Models of memory
4. 2.4 Classical studies in memory