Psychology First Semester Syllabus

Unit 01: Introduction

• Introduction and Definition of Psychology  
• Branches of Psychology (Basic and Applied) 
• Scientific Methods in Psychology - Experimental Method
• Scientific Methods in Psychology - Observation Method 
• Scientific Methods in Psychology - Questionnaire Method 
• Psychology and its Relationship with other Disciplines/Sciences 

Unit 02: Sensation

• Characteristics of Sensation 
• Structure and Functions of Sensory Organs (Five Basic Senses) 
• Colour Blindness 
• After Images 

Unit 03: Perception

• Meaning of Perception 
• Laws of Perceptual Organization 
• Illusions 
• Depth Perception and ESP 

Unit 04: Emotion and Motivation

• Emotion: Meaning and Nature 
• Emotion: Characteristics 
• Emotion: Physiological Changes 
• Motivation: Meaning 
• Motivation: Biological Motives (Hunger, Thirst, Sex) 
• Motivation: Social Motives (Maslow's Hierarchical Needs Theory) 

Unit 05: Personality

• Meaning of Personality 
• Natures and Determinants of Personality 
• Classification of Personality 
• Assessment of Personality