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Foundations of Psychology: Understanding Mind, Emotion and Behavior

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ABOUT THE COURSE:This course, Foundations of Psychology: Understanding Mind, Emotion and Behavior, offers an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. It explores key psychological concepts such as learning, memory, perception, emotion, motivation, personality, and intelligence. Designed for undergraduate students and general learners, the course emphasizes both theory and real-life applications. No prior background in psychology is required, making it accessible to students from diverse disciplines.INTENDED AUDIENCE:Undergraduate students from Psychology and allied disciplines such as Education, Nursing, Social Work, Sociology, and Philosophy. Students from non-psychology backgrounds who wish to gain foundational knowledge of human behavior and mental processes. Aspiring civil service and competitive exam candidates, as psychology is an optional subject in several national-level exams.PREREQUISITES: There are no strict prerequisites. This is an introductory-level course designed for learners and any individual interested in the basics of psychology. However, an optimal understanding is recommended.INDUSTRY SUPPORT:This foundational psychology course provides key transferable skills such as emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, motivation, and behavior understanding—all of which are valued across sectors. While not a job-specific certification, it offers strong relevance for industry roles requiring human interaction, mental health awareness, and behavioral insight.

Syllabus

Week 1:Introduction to Psychology and Methods
  • Definition and Nature of psychology
  • Brief history and schools of psychology
  • Branches of psychology

Week 2:Applications of Psychology in daily life
  • Role of psychology in education, health, work, and relationships
  • Psychology and well-being

Week 3:Learning and Memory
  • Learning & Types of learning
  • Applications of learning theories in real life
  • Nature and types of memory
  • Forgetting and memory improvement techniques
Week 4:Motivation, and Personality
  • Basic concepts and types of motivation
  • Personality: definition, trait and type theories
  • Self-concept and its role in mental health

Taught by

.Dr. Rajesh Kumar Jha

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