The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

Syllabus for SYBA

(June 2020 Onwards)

Program: BA

Semester 3

Course: Psychology Paper II: Social Psychology Part I

Course Code Paper Title Credit

APSY301 Psychology Paper II: 03

Social Psychology Part I

1
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System

i) Name of the Programme : S.Y.B.A. Psychology

ii) Course Code : APSY301

Psychology Paper II: Social

iii) Course Title : Psychology Part I

iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Copy of the syllabus Enclosed

v) References and additional references : Enclosed in the Syllabus

vi) Credit structure :

No. of Credits per Semester : 03

vii) No. of lectures per Unit : Approximately 9-10

viii) No. of lectures per week : 03

ix) No. of Tutorial per week : ---

Semester End Exam:60 marks
(4 Questions of 15 marks)
Internal Assessment 40 marks:
Class Test: 15 marks
Project/ Assignment: 15 marks
2 Scheme of Examination : Class Participation: 10 marks

3 Special notes, if any : No

As laid down in the College
4 Eligibility, if any : Admission brochure / website
As per College Fee Structure
5 Fee Structure : specifications
2

6 Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any : No

Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

Programme: SYBA Semester: III

Course : Psychology Paper II: Social Psychology Part I Course Code : APSY301

Teaching
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester
Scheme Total
(CIA) 40 marks Examination
(Hrs/Week)
L T P C CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 CIA-4 Lab Written
3 - - 3 15 15 10 - 60 100
Max. Time, End Semester Exam (Theory) - 2Hrs.

Prerequisite: Basic interest in human behaviour

Understanding of basic concepts in Psychology
Understanding of basic theoretical basis of Psychology

Course Objectives
1. 1) To acquaint students with the basic concepts and modern trends in Social
Psychology.
1. 2) To help the students understand the foundational theories of Social
Psychology.
3) To help students understand various research design and build research skills
for the field of Social Psychology.
4) To make the students aware of the applications of concepts of social
psychology in different areas of day to day life.
5) To create a foundation for and foster interest in further study in Social
Psychology.

Course Content
Module
Unit No. Content Lectures
No.

I Social Psychology: What it is and is not?

II Social psychology: Advances at the Boundaries
1: Social
III How Social Psychologists Answer the Questions
Psychology:
They Ask: Research as the Route to Increased
The Science
Knowledge
of the Social 9
IV The Role of Theory in Social Psychology
Side of Life
V The Quest for Knowledge and the Rights of
Individuals: Seeking an Appropriate Balance
3

2: Social I Nonverbal Communication: An Unspoken Language. 9

Page

Perception:
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Seeking to II Attribution: Understanding the Causes of Behavior.
Understand III Impression Formation and Management: Combining
Others Information about Others.

3: I Attitude formation: How Attitudes Develop.

Attitudes: II When and Why Do Attitudes Influence Behaviour?
Evaluating III How Do Attitudes Guide Behaviour?
and IV The Science of Persuasion: How Attitudes Are 9
responding Changed
to the social V Resisting Persuasion Attempts
world VI Cognitive Dissonance: What It Is and How Do We
Manage It?

I Internal Sources of Liking Others: The Role of 9

4: Liking, Needs and Emotions.
Love and II External Sources of Attraction: The Effects of
Other close Proximity, Familiarity and Physical Beauty.
relationships. III Sources of Liking Based on Social Interaction.
IV Close Relationships: Foundations of Social Life.

Total No. of Lectures 36

Beyond the Syllabus

Students’ Presentations, Group Discussions, Use of E-learning, Book Reviews, Movie
Reviews and Conducting Small Scale Studies on Topics related to the Syllabus.

Psychology Paper II: Social Psychology Part I (Paper Pattern)

Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Q.1 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 1) 15 marks
Q.2 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 3) 15 marks
Q.3 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 4) 15 Marks
Q.4 Short Notes (3/5) (Unit 2) 15 Marks

Course Outcomes
Students should be able to...
CO1 Understand the basic concepts and modern trends in Social Psychology.
CO2 Comprehend the basic foundational theories of Social Psychology
CO3 Implement various research designs to conduct research.
CO4 Apply various concepts of Social Psychology in day to day life.
CO5 Feel interested and motivated to pursue further study in the field of Social
Psychology.
Recommended Resources
Text Books 1. Branscombe, N. R. & Baron, R. A., Adapted by Preeti Kapur
4

(2017). Social Psychology, (14th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson

Page

Education; Indian reprint.

 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Reference 1. Myers, D. G. (2013). Social psychology (11th ed.). NY: McGraw
Books Hill Education.
2. Baron, R.A.; Branscombe, N. R.; Byrne, D. R & Bhardwaj.
(2010). Social Psychology. (12th Ed). New Delhi: Dorling
Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd.

Syllabus Prepared by:

1. Dr. Neeta Mehta, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology &
Chairperson, BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
2. Ms. Reeta Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
3. Ms. Mugdha Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)

5
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

Syllabus for SYBA

(June 2020 Onwards)

Program: BA

Semester 3

Course: Psychology Paper III

Developmental Psychology: A Focus on Adolescent and Adult Development – Part I

Course Code Paper Title Credit

APSY302 Psychology Paper III 03

Developmental
Psychology: A Focus on
Adolescent and Adult
Development – Part I
6
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
1.Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System

i) Name of the Programme : S.Y.B.A. Psychology

ii) Course Code : APSY302

Psychology Paper III

Developmental Psychology: A
Focus on Adolescent and Adult
iii) Course Title : Development – Part I

iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Copy of the syllabus Enclosed

v) References and additional references : Enclosed in the Syllabus

vi) Credit structure :

No. of Credits per Semester : 03

vii) No. of lectures per Unit : Approximately 9-10

viii) No. of lectures per week : 03

ix) No. of Tutorial per week : ---

Semester End Exam:60 marks
(4 Questions of 15 marks)
Internal Assessment 40 marks:
Class Test :15 marks
Project/ Assignment: 15 marks
2 Scheme of Examination : Class Participation: 10 marks

3 Special notes, if any : No

As laid down in the College
4 Eligibility, if any : Admission brochure / website
As per College Fee Structure
5 Fee Structure : specifications
7
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
6 Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any : No

Programme: SYBA Semester: 3

Course : Psychology Paper III Course Code : APSY302
Developmental Psychology: A Focus on Adolescent and
Adult Development –Part I

Teaching
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester
Scheme Total
(CIA) 40 marks Examination
(Hrs/Week)
L T P C CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 CIA-4 Lab Written
3 - - 3 15 15 10 - 60 100
Max. Time, End Semester Exam (Theory) -2Hrs.

Prerequisite: Basic interest in human behaviour

Understanding of basic concepts in Psychology
Understanding of basic theoretical basis of Psychology

Course Objectives
1. To acquaint students with the basic concepts and modern trends in lifespan
development and in Developmental Psychology of Adolescence and Early
Adulthood.
2. To help the students understand the foundational theories in Developmental
Psychology with reference to Adolescence and Early Adulthood.
3. To orient students towards various research studies conducted on issues of
adolescence and Early Adulthood.
4. To demonstrate to students the applications of concepts of Developmental
Psychology with reference to adolescence and Early Adulthood in different
areas of day to day life.
5. To create a foundation for and foster interest in further study in
Developmental Psychology.

Course Content
Module
Unit No. Content Lectures
No.
8
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
IA Lifespan Development
1: An
Introduction I An Orientation to Lifespan Development
to Lifespan II Defining Life Span Development
Development III Scope of The Field (Areas, Age and Individual
and Differences)
Adolescence IV Basic Influences in Development (History, Age,
Physical & Sociocultural, Life Events)
Cognitive
09
Development
IB Physical & Cognitive Development in
Adolescence

I Physical Maturation
II Cognitive Development
III Threats to Adolescents’ Well-Being

2: Social and I Identity: Asking ‘Who am I’

Personality II Relationships: Family and Friends
Development III Dating, Sexual Behaviour and Teenage Pregnancy 09
in
Adolescence

3: Physical I Physical Development

and II Cognitive Development
Cognitive III College: Pursuing Higher Education 09
Development
in Early
Adulthood

4: Social and Forging Relationships: Intimacy, Liking and Loving 09

Personality I during Early Adulthood
Development The Course of Relationships
in Early II Work: Choosing & Embarking on a Career
Adulthood III

Total No. of Lectures 36

Beyond the Syllabus

Students’ Presentations, Group Discussions, Use of E-learning, Book Reviews, Movie
Reviews and Conducting Small Scale Studies on Topics related to the Syllabus

Semester III: Developmental Psychology: A Focus on Adolescent and Adult Development –

9
Page

Part A
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
(Paper Pattern)
Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Q.1 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 1) 15 marks
Q.2 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 2) 15 marks
Q.3 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 3) 15 Marks
Q.4 Short Notes (3/5) (Unit 4) 15 Marks

Course Outcomes
Students should be able to...
CO1 Understand the basic concepts and modern trends in Developmental
Psychology.
CO2 Comprehend the foundational theories in Developmental Psychology with
reference to Adolescence and Early Adulthood.
CO3 Use their understanding of research studies conducted on issues of
Adolescence and Early Adulthood to conduct research.
CO4 Apply the concepts of Developmental Psychology with reference to Adolescence
and Early Adulthood in different areas of day to day life.
CO5 Feel interested and motivated to pursue further study in Developmental
Psychology.

Recommended Resources
Text Books : 1. Feldman, R. S. & Babu, N. (2018). Development across the Life
Span. (8th Ed). India: Pearson India Education services Pvt. Ltd
Reference
Books 1. Feldman, R. S. (2015). Development across the Life Span. 7th
Edition. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
2. Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. (2012). Human
Development. (12th Ed). New Delhi: McGraw Hill international
Edition

Syllabus Prepared by:

1. Dr. Neeta Mehta, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology &
Chairperson, BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
2. Ms. Reeta Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)
3. Ms. Mugdha Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)
10
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

Syllabus for SYBA

(June 2020 Onwards)

Program: BA

Semester 3

Course: Health Psychology: Part I

Course Code Paper Title Credit

AHP301 Health Psychology: Part 02

I

11
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

1.Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System

i) Name of the Programme : S.Y.B.A. Psychology

ii) Course Code : AHP301

iii) Course Title : Health Psychology: Part I

iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Copy of the syllabus Enclosed

v) References and additional references : Enclosed in the Syllabus

vi) Credit structure :

No. of Credits per Semester : 02

vii) No. of lectures per Unit : Approximately 10 -12

viii) No. of lectures per week : 04

ix) No. of Tutorial per week : ---

Semester End Exam:60 marks
(4 Questions of 15 marks)
Internal Assessment 40 marks:
Class Test: 15 marks
Project/ Assignment: 15 marks
2 Scheme of Examination : Class Participation: 10 marks

3 Special notes, if any : No

As laid down in the College
4 Eligibility, if any : Admission brochure / website
As per College Fee Structure
5 Fee Structure : specifications
12

6 Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any : No

Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Programme: SYBA Semester: 3
Course : Health Psychology : Part I Course Code : AHP301

Teaching
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester
Scheme Total
(CIA) 40 marks Examination
(Hrs/Week)
L T P C CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 CIA-4 Lab Written
4 - - 2 15 15 10 - 60 100
Max. Time, End Semester Exam (Theory) -2Hrs.

Prerequisite: Basic Interest in Health and Human Behaviour

Course Objectives
1. To acquaint students with the basic concepts and modern trends in Health
Psychology.
2. To help the students understand the foundational theories in Health
Psychology.
3. To orient students towards various research design and build research skills
for the field of Health Psychology.
4. To demonstrate to students the applications of concepts of Health
Psychology in various areas of day to day life.
5. To create a foundation for and foster interest in further study in Health
Psychology.

Course Content
Module
Unit No. Content Lectures
No.

I Definition of Health Psychology

1: What Is II The Mind-Body Relationship: A Brief History
Health III The Rise of the Biopsychosocial Method
10
Psychology? IV The Need for Health Psychology
V Health Psychology Research
VI Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

I An introduction to Health Behaviours

II Health promotion: An overview
III Changing health habits
2: Health IV Cognitive-behavioural approaches to health 10
Behaviors behaviour change
13

V The transtheoretical model of behaviour change

VI Changing health behaviors through social
Page

VII engineering
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Venues for health-habit modification

I Exercise, its determinants, & interventions

II Accident prevention
3: Health- III Vaccination and screening
Promoting IV Sun Safety Practices
Behaviors and V Developing a healthy diet 13
Health- VI Sleep
compromising VII Rest, Renewal and Savouring
Behaviors VIII Alcoholism & Problem Drinking
Smoking

I What is stress?
II Origins of the study of stress
4: Stress, III The physiology of stress
Coping, IV What makes events stressful?
Resilience & V How has stress been studied?
Social VI Sources of chronic stress
12
Support VII Coping with stress and resilience
VIII Coping and external resources
IX Coping outcomes
X Coping interventions
XI Social support

Total No. of Lectures 45

Beyond the Syllabus

Students’ Presentations, Group Discussions, Use of E-learning, Book Reviews, Movie
Reviews, Conducting Small Scale Studies on Topics related to the Syllabus and visits to
NGOs / health centres working in the field of Health Psychology.

Semester III: Health Psychology – Part A (Paper Pattern)

Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Q.1 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 1) 15 marks
Q.2 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 2) 15 marks
Q.3 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 4) 15 Marks
Q.4 Short Notes (3/5) (Unit 3) 15 Marks

Course Outcomes
Students should be able to...
CO1 Understand the basic concepts and modern trends in Health Psychology.
CO2 Comprehend the foundational theories in Health Psychology.
14

CO3 Use their understanding of research designs and their research skills to
conduct research.
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
CO4 Apply their understanding of concepts of health psychology in various
areas of day to day life.
CO5 Feel interested and motivated to pursue further studies in Health
Psychology.

Recommended Resources
Text Book: 1. Taylor, Shelley E. (2018). Health Psychology (10th Ed ).
Chennai: McGraw Hill Higher Education. Indian Edition
Reference 1. Davy, J. & Ellis, S. (2000). Counselling Skills in Palliative Care.
Books Buckingham: Open University Press.
2. Mohan, J. & Sehgal, M (editors) (2006). Health Psychology:
Recent Perspectives. Delhi: Abhijeet Publications.
3. Brannon, L. & Feist, J. (2007). Introduction to Health
Psychology. New Delhi: Wadsworth (Thomson Learning)
4. Khatoon, N. (Editor). (2012). Health Psychology. New Delhi:
Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd.

Syllabus Prepared by:

1. Dr. Neeta Mehta, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology &
Chairperson, BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
2. Ms. Reeta Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)
3. Ms. Mugdha Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)

15
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

Syllabus for SYBA

(June 2020 Onwards)

Program: BA

Semester 4

Course: Psychology Paper II:

Social Psychology Part II

Course Code Paper Title Credit

APSY401 Psychology Paper II 03

Social Psychology - Part
II
16
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

1.Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System

i) Name of the Programme : S.Y.B.A. Psychology

ii) Course Code : APSY401

Psychology Paper II
iii) Course Title : Social Psychology Part II

iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Copy of the syllabus Enclosed

v) References and additional references : Enclosed in the Syllabus

vi) Credit structure :

No. of Credits per Semester : 03

vii) No. of lectures per Unit : Approximately 9-10

viii) No. of lectures per week : 03

ix) No. of Tutorial per week : ---

Semester End Exam:60 marks
(4 Questions of 15 marks)
Internal Assessment 40 marks:
Class Test: 15 marks
Project/ Assignment: 15 marks
2 Scheme of Examination : Class Participation: 10 marks

3 Special notes, if any : No

As laid down in the College
4 Eligibility, if any : Admission brochure / website
As per College Fee Structure
17

5 Fee Structure : specifications

Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
6 Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any : No

Programme: SYBA Semester: 4

Course : Psychology Paper II: Social Psychology Part II Course Code : APSY401

Teaching
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester
Scheme Total
(CIA) 40 marks Examination
(Hrs/Week)
L T P C CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 CIA-4 Lab Written
3 - - 3 15 15 10 - 60 100
Max. Time, End Semester Exam (Theory) -2Hrs.

Prerequisite: Basic Interest in Human Behaviour

Understanding of basic concepts in Psychology
Understanding of basic theoretical basis of Psychology

Course Objectives
2. 1) To acquaint students with the basic concepts and modern trends in Social
Psychology.
2. 2) To help the students understand the foundational theories of Social
Psychology.
3) To help students understand various research design and build research skills
of the field of Social Psychology.
4) To make the students aware of the applications of concepts of social
psychology in different areas of day to day life.
5) To create a foundation for and foster interest in further study in Social
Psychology.

Course Content
Module
Unit No. Content Lectures
No.

I How Members of Different Groups Perceive

1: Causes, Inequality
and Cures of II The Nature and Origins of Stereotyping.
Stereotyping, III Prejudice: Feelings toward Social Groups.
Prejudice and IV Discrimination: Prejudice In Action. 9
Discrimination V Why Prejudice Is Not Inevitable: Techniques For
Countering Its Effects.
18
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

2: Social I Conformity: How Groups – and Norms – Influence

Influence: Our Behaviour.
Changing II Compliance: To Ask – Sometimes – Is to Receive
Others’ III Obedience to Authority: Would You Harm Someone 9
Behaviour If Ordered to Do So?
IV Unintentional Social Influence: How Others Change
Our Behaviour Even When They Are Not Trying to
Do So

I Perspectives on Aggression: In Search of the Roots

of Violence
3:
II Causes of Human Aggression: Social, Cultural,
Aggression:
Personal and Situational 9
Its Nature,
III Aggression in the Classroom and Workplace
Causes and
IV The Prevention and Control of Aggression: Some
Control
Useful Techniques

I Why People Help: Motives for Prosocial Behaviour

II Responding to an Emergency: Will Bystanders
4: Prosocial Help
Behaviour: III Factors That Increase or Decrease the Tendency to
Helping Help
Others IV Crowdfunding: A New Type of Prosocial Behaviour 9
V Final Thoughts: Are Prosocial Behaviour and
Aggression Opposites?

Total No. of Lectures 36

Beyond the Syllabus

Students’ Presentations, Group Discussions, Use of E-learning, Book Reviews, Movie
Reviews and Conducting Small Scale Studies on Topics related to the Syllabus.

Semester IV: Psychology Paper II: Social Psychology Part II (Paper Pattern)
Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Q.1 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 1) 15 marks
Q.2 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 2) 15 marks
Q.3 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 3) 15 Marks
Q.4 Short Notes (3/5) (Unit 4) 15 Marks

Course Outcomes
19

Students should be able to...

Page

CO1 Understand the basic concepts and modern trends in Social Psychology.
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
CO2 Comprehend the basic foundational theories of Social Psychology
CO3 Implement various research designs to conduct research.
CO4 Apply various concepts of Social Psychology in day to day life.
CO5 Feel interested and motivated to pursue further study in the field of Social
Psychology.

Recommended Resources
Text Books 1. Branscombe, N. R. & Baron, R. A., Adapted by Preeti Kapur
(2017). Social Psychology, (14th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson
Education; Indian reprint.
Reference 1. Myers, D. G. (2013). Social psychology (11th ed.). NY: McGraw
Books Hill Education.
2. Baron, R.A.; Branscombe, N. R.; Byrne, D. R & Bhardwaj.
(2010). Social Psychology. (12th Ed). New Delhi: Dorling
Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd.

Syllabus Prepared by:

1. Dr. Neeta Mehta, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology &
Chairperson, BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
2. Ms. Reeta Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
3. Ms. Mugdha Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)

20
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

Syllabus for SYBA

(June 2020 Onwards)

Program: BA

Semester 4

Course: Psychology Paper III

Developmental Psychology: A Focus on Adolescent and Adult Development –

Part II

Course Code Paper Title Credit

APSY402 Psychology Paper III 03

Developmental
Psychology: A Focus on
Adolescent and Adult
Development – Part II
21
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

1. Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System

i) Name of the Programme : S.Y.B.A. Psychology

ii) Course Code : APSY402

Psychology Paper III

Developmental Psychology: A
Focus on Adolescent and Adult
iii) Course Title : Development – Part II

iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Copy of the syllabus Enclosed

v) References and additional references : Enclosed in the Syllabus

vi) Credit structure :

No. of Credits per Semester : 03

vii) No. of lectures per Unit : Approximately 9-10

viii) No. of lectures per week : 03

ix) No. of Tutorial per week : ---

Semester End Exam:60 marks
(4 Questions of 15 marks)
Internal Assessment 40 marks:
Class Test:15 marks,
Project/ Assignment: 15 marks
2 Scheme of Examination : Class Participation: 10 marks

3 Special notes, if any : No

As laid down in the College
22

4 Eligibility, if any : Admission brochure / website

Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
As per College Fee Structure
5 Fee Structure : specifications

6 Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any : No

Programme: SYBA Semester: 4

Course : Psychology Paper III Course Code : APSY402
Developmental Psychology: A Focus on Adolescent and
Adult Development –Part II

Teaching
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester
Scheme Total
(CIA) 40 marks Examination
(Hrs/Week)
L T P C CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 CIA-4 Lab Written
3 - - 3 15 15 10 - 60 100
Max. Time, End Semester Exam (Theory) -2Hrs.

Prerequisite: Basic Interest in Human Behaviour

Course Objectives
1. To acquaint students with the basic concepts and modern trends in
Developmental Psychology with focus on Middle Adulthood and Late
Adulthood.
2. To help the students understand the foundational theories in Developmental
Psychology with reference to Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood.
3. To orient students towards various research studies conducted on issues of
Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood
4. To demonstrate to students the applications of concepts of Developmental
Psychology with reference to Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood in
different areas of day to day life.
5. To create a foundation for and foster interest in further study in
Developmental Psychology.

Course Content
Module
Unit No. Content Lectures
No.

1: Physical
and I Physical Development
Cognitive II Health
09
Development III Cognitive Development
23

in Middle
Adulthood
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
2: Social and Personality Development
I
Personality Relationships: Family in Middle Age
II
Development Work & Leisure 09
III
in Middle
Adulthood

3: Physical
and I Physical Development in Late Adulthood
09
Cognitive II Health and Wellness in Late Adulthood
Development III Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
in Late
Adulthood

4: Social and 09
Personality I Personality Development and Successful Aging
Development II The Daily Life of Late Adulthood
in Late III Relationships: Old & New
Adulthood

Total No. of Lectures 36

Beyond the Syllabus

Students’ Presentations, Group Discussions, Use of E-learning, Book Reviews, Movie
Reviews and Conducting Small Scale Studies on Topics related to the Syllabus

Semester IV: Developmental Psychology: A Focus on Adolescent and Adult Development

– Part B
(Paper Pattern)
Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Q.1 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 1) 15 marks
Q.2 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 2) 15 marks
Q.3 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 3) 15 Marks
Q.4 Short Notes (3/5) (Unit 4) 15 Marks

Course Outcomes
Students should be able to...
CO1 Understand the basic concepts and modern trends in Developmental
Psychology with focus on Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood.
CO2 Comprehend the foundational theories in Developmental Psychology with
reference to Middle Adulthood and Late Adulthood.
24

CO3 Use their understanding of research studies conducted on issues of Middle

Page

Adulthood and Late Adulthood to conduct research.

 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
CO4 Apply the concepts of Developmental Psychology with reference to Middle
Adulthood and Late Adulthood in different areas of day to day life.
CO5 Feel interested and motivated to pursue further study in Developmental
Psychology.

Recommended Resources
Text Book: 1. Feldman, R. S. & Babu, N. (2018). Development across the Life
Span. (8th Ed). India: Pearson India Education services Pvt.Ltd
Reference
Books: 1. Feldman, R. S. (2015). Development across the Life Span. 7th
Edition. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd.
2. Papalia, D. E., Olds, S. W., & Feldman, R. (2012). Human
Development. (12th Ed). New Delhi: McGraw Hill international
Edition

Syllabus Prepared by:

1. Dr. Neeta Mehta, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology &
Chairperson, BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
2. Ms. Reeta Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)
3. Ms. Mugdha Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)

25
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)

The Kelkar Education Trust’s

V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce

(Autonomous)

Syllabus for SYBA

(June 2020 Onwards)

Program: BA

Semester 4

Course: Health Psychology: Part II

Course Code Paper Title Credit

AHP401 Health Psychology: Part

02
II

26
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
1.Syllabus as per Choice Based Credit System

i) Name of the Programme : S.Y.B.A. Psychology

ii) Course Code : AHP401

iii) Course Title : Health Psychology: Part II

iv) Semester wise Course Contents : Copy of the syllabus Enclosed

v) References and additional references : Enclosed in the Syllabus

vi) Credit structure :

No. of Credits per Semester : 02

vii) No. of lectures per Unit : Approximately 10-12

viii) No. of lectures per week : 04

ix) No. of Tutorial per week : ---

Semester End Exam:60 marks
(4 Questions of 15 marks)
Internal Assessment 40 marks:
Class Test : 15 marks,
Project/ Assignment :15 marks
2 Scheme of Examination : Class Participation: 10 marks

3 Special notes, if any : No

As laid down in the College
4 Eligibility, if any : Admission brochure / website
As per College Fee Structure
5 Fee Structure : specifications

6 Special Ordinances / Resolutions, if any : No

27
Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Programme: SYBA Semester: 4
Course : Health Psychology : Part II Course Code : AHP401

Teaching
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester
Scheme Total
(CIA) 40 marks Examination
(Hrs/Week)
L T P C CIA-1 CIA-2 CIA-3 CIA-4 Lab Written
4 - - 3 15 15 10 - 60 100
Max. Time, End Semester Exam (Theory) -2Hrs.

Prerequisite: Basic Interest in Human Behaviour

Course Objectives
1. To acquaint students with the basic concepts and modern trends in Health
Psychology.
2. To help the students understand the foundational theories in Health
Psychology.
3. To orient students towards various research design and build research skills
for the field of Health Psychology.
4. To demonstrate to students the applications of concepts of health
psychology in various areas of day to day life.
5. To create a foundation for and foster interest in further study in Health
Psychology.

Course Content
Module
Unit No. Content Lectures
No.
IA Management of Chronic Health
Disorders
I Quality of Life
II Emotional Responses to Chronic
Health Disorders
1: Management of Chronic
III Personal Issues in Chronic Health
Health Disorders & Placebo
Disorders
Effect
IV Coping with Chronic Health Disorders
V Comanagement of Chronic Health 12
Disorders
VI Psychological Interventions and
Chronic Health Disorders
28

IB Complementary and Alternative

Medicine & Placebo Effect ( will be
Page

covered through Internal Project

 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Work)
I Complementary and Alternative
Medicine
II The Placebo Effect

I Death Across the Life Span

II Psychological Issues in Advancing
Illness
2: Psychological Issues in III Are there Stages in Adjustment to
Advancing and Terminal Dying?
Illness IV Psychological Issues and The 11
Terminally Ill
V Alternatives to Hospital Care for the
Terminally Ill
VI Problems of Survivors

3: . Heart Disease,
I Coronary Heart Disease
Hypertension, Stroke and
II Hypertension 11
Type II Diabetes
III Stroke
IV Type II Diabetes

4:Psychoneuroimmunology I Psychoneuroimmunology 11
and Immune – Related II HIV infection and AIDS
Disorders III Cancer
IV Arthritis
V Type I Diabetes

Total No. of Lectures 45

Beyond the Syllabus

Students’ Presentations, Group Discussions, Use of E-learning, Book Reviews, Movie
Reviews, Conducting Small Scale Studies on Topics related to the Syllabus and visits to
NGOs / health centres working in the field of Health Psychology.

Semester IV: Health Psychology – Part B (Paper Pattern)

Duration: 2 hours Marks: 60
Q.1 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 1) 15 marks
Q.2 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 2) 15 marks
Q.3 Essay Type (1/2) (Unit 3) 15 Marks
29

Q.4 Short Notes (3/5) (Unit 4) 15 Marks

Page
 The Kelkar Education Trust’s
V G Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
(Autonomous)
Course Outcomes
Students should be able to...
CO1 Understand the basic concepts and modern trends in Health Psychology.
CO2 Comprehend the foundational theories in Health Psychology.
CO3 Use their understanding of research designs and their research skills to
conduct research.
CO4 Apply their understanding of concepts of health psychology in various
areas of day to day life.
CO5 Feel interested and motivated to pursue further studies in Health
Psychology.

Recommended Resources
Text Books : 1. Taylor, Shelley E. (2018). Health Psychology (10th Ed ).
Chennai: McGraw Hill Higher Education. Indian Edition
Reference 1. Davy, J. & Ellis, S. (2000). Counselling Skills in Palliative Care.
Books Buckingham: Open University Press.
2. Mohan, J. & Sehgal, M (editors) (2006). Health Psychology:
Recent Perspectives. Delhi: Abhijeet Publications.
3. Brannon, L. & Feist, J. (2007). Introduction to Health
Psychology. New Delhi: Wadsworth (Thomson Learning)
4. Khatoon, N. (Editor). (2012). Health Psychology. New Delhi:
Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd.

Syllabus Prepared by:

1. Dr. Neeta Mehta, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology &
Chairperson, BOS, Vaze College (Autonomous)
2. Ms. Reeta Kamble, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)
3. Ms. Mugdha Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Member,
BOS Vaze College (Autonomous)

30
Page