PSYCHOLOGY

Introducing Psychology: Scope of Psychology – Perspectives in Psychology: Historical Background, Psychodynamic Perspective, Behaviouristic Perspective, Humanistic Perspective – Research Methods of Psychology: What are some basic research methods, issues & controversies in psychology? – Psychological Development I: Cognitive Development: What is the relative influence of nature and nurture?
How does cognitive development proceed? Stages of development – Biological Bases of Behavior: Properties of neurons, Central role of the brain, Neurotransmitters, Basic terms of the limbic system, Autonomic Nervous System, Endocrine System -States of Consciousness: Sleep, Drugs – Sensation & Perception