Programme – Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) Credit Based Choice System (CBCS)
General Applied Component at S.Y.B.A. Option B – Psychology of Adjustment
**Note : This Syllabus has been implemented from the Academic year 2017-2018. In previous years the assignments carried 40 Marks. Question Paper carried 60 Marks of the total 100 Marks (40+60=100). But effective from year 2017, the entire question paper will be of 100 Marks.
Objectives of the course : -
1. To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and modern trends in Psychology of
Adjustment
2. To foster interest in Psychology of Adjustment as a field of study and research
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3. To make the students aware of the practical applications of the various concepts in
Psychology of Adjustment in the Indian context
Course Title: Psychology of Adjustment: Part I
Credits: 2, Marks 100
Semester III - Psychology of Adjustment: Part I
Unit 1. Self-direction in a changing world and seeking selfhood
a) Social change, the challenge of self-direction, themes of personal growth
b) What is self-concept; the components of self-concept, core characteristics of selfconcept, the Self-concept and personal growth
Unit 2. Towards better health
a) Body image; Health and the mind–body relationship
b) Coping with illness; Promoting wellness
Unit 3. Taking charge and Managing motives and emotions
a) Personal control, decision making, decisions and personal growth
b) Understanding motivation; Understanding emotions
Unit 4. Sexuality, Love and commitment
a) Sexuality and shared partnerships, sexual responsiveness, sexual orientation, practical
issues
b) Love is a many splendored (and defined) thing, finding love, marriage and other
committed relationships, adjusting to intimate relationships, divorce and its
consequences
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Course Title: Psychology of Adjustment: Part II
Credits: 2, Marks 100
Semester IV - Psychology of Adjustment: Part II
Unit 1. Stress
a) Understanding stress; reactions to stress
b) Managing stress
Unit 2. Understanding mental disorders
a) Psychological disorders; Anxiety disorders
b) Mood disorders; Other disorders
Unit 3. Therapy and Treatment
a) Psychotherapy: what it is and who uses it
b) Insight therapies; Cognitive and behavioural therapies
c) Other approaches to treatment; How well does therapy work
Unit 4. : Death, Dying, and Grief
a) Death and Dying
b) Life and Death in Perspective
c) Bereavement and Grief
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Book for Study:-
Kirsh, S.J., Duffy, K.G., & Atwater, E. (2014). Psychology for Living –
Adjustment, Growth, and Behaviour Today. (11th ed.). New Jersey:
Pearson
Books for reference :-
1. Abascal, J. R., Brucato, D., Brucato, L., & Chauhan, D. (2001). Stress Mastery: The
Art of Coping Gracefully. Indian subcontinent adaptation 2012, New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd
2. Bam, B. P. (2008). Winning Habits: Techniques for Excellence in Sports. New Delhi: Pearson Power, Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd
3. Baumgardner, S. & Crothers, M. (2009). Positive Psychology. Pearson Education
4. Brannon, L. & Feist J. (2007). Introduction to Health Psychology. Thomson Wadworth. New Delhi: Indian edition
5. Duffy, K.G., & Atwater, E. (2005). Psychology for Living – Adjustment, Growth, and Behaviour Today. (8th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson, Indian reprint 2008
6. Greenberg, J. S. (2008). Comprehensive Stress Management. (10th ed). McGraw Hill publications 7. Hariharan, M., & Rath, R. (2008). Coping with Life Stress: The Indian Experience. New Delhi: Sage publications India pvt ltd
8. Schafer, W. (2002). Stress Management. (4th ed). New Delhi: Wadsworth Cengage Learning India pvt ltd; first Indian reprint 2008
9. Snyder, C.R., & Lopez, S.J. (2007). Positive Psychology – The scientific and practical explorations of human strengths. New Delhi: Sage publications India pvt ltd, South Asia edition
10. Taylor S. E. (2003). Health Psychology (5th ed ). McGraw Hill Higher Education. International Edition.
11. Weiten, W. & Lloyd, M.A. (2006). Psychology Applied to Modern Life - Adjustment in the 21st century. (8th ed.) Cengage Learning India
12. Wilson, E. (2007). Stress Proof Your Life: 52 Brilliant Ideas for Taking Control. New Delhi: Pearson Power
Kirsh, S.J., Duffy, K.G., & Atwater, E. (2014). Psychology for Living –
Adjustment, Growth, and Behaviour Today. (11th ed.). New Jersey:
Pearson
Books for reference :-
1. Abascal, J. R., Brucato, D., Brucato, L., & Chauhan, D. (2001). Stress Mastery: The
Art of Coping Gracefully. Indian subcontinent adaptation 2012, New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd
2. Bam, B. P. (2008). Winning Habits: Techniques for Excellence in Sports. New Delhi: Pearson Power, Dorling Kindersley India pvt ltd
3. Baumgardner, S. & Crothers, M. (2009). Positive Psychology. Pearson Education
4. Brannon, L. & Feist J. (2007). Introduction to Health Psychology. Thomson Wadworth. New Delhi: Indian edition
5. Duffy, K.G., & Atwater, E. (2005). Psychology for Living – Adjustment, Growth, and Behaviour Today. (8th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson, Indian reprint 2008
6. Greenberg, J. S. (2008). Comprehensive Stress Management. (10th ed). McGraw Hill publications 7. Hariharan, M., & Rath, R. (2008). Coping with Life Stress: The Indian Experience. New Delhi: Sage publications India pvt ltd
8. Schafer, W. (2002). Stress Management. (4th ed). New Delhi: Wadsworth Cengage Learning India pvt ltd; first Indian reprint 2008
9. Snyder, C.R., & Lopez, S.J. (2007). Positive Psychology – The scientific and practical explorations of human strengths. New Delhi: Sage publications India pvt ltd, South Asia edition
10. Taylor S. E. (2003). Health Psychology (5th ed ). McGraw Hill Higher Education. International Edition.
11. Weiten, W. & Lloyd, M.A. (2006). Psychology Applied to Modern Life - Adjustment in the 21st century. (8th ed.) Cengage Learning India
12. Wilson, E. (2007). Stress Proof Your Life: 52 Brilliant Ideas for Taking Control. New Delhi: Pearson Power
