IBS HYDERABAD (Academic year 2021-22)
Course Handout
Course Title : Introduction to Psychology Semester: II
Course code : SHHR421
Faculty Name : Sireesha Mamidenna
Room No : D - 111
Consultation Hours : Wed, 10.45-11.45 AM
Email :
[email protected]Course Description:
Introduction to psychology is a fundamental course that provides rudimentary understanding of
human behavior. The concepts from this basic course in psychology form the foundation of business
management courses that deal with human nature. Specifically, its dominant application can be noted
in subjects such as Organization Behavior (OB) and Consumer Behavior (CB) which is critical in
understanding both the Human Resource Management (HRM) and Marketing functions of a business
organization.
Management is an applied social science that demands extensive management of people - either as
employees, consumers or stakeholders. Psychology is a science that deals with human nature and
behavior and hence an understanding of this subject can help the students in grasping the complexities
underlying human behavior in social contexts. This course is geared towards enabling the students to
appreciate the fundamental concepts and theories of human psychology and its application in
management.
Course Objectives:
To prepare the students with a set of concepts in psychology that is fundamental to
understanding other business management courses.
To enable the students to critically appreciate the thought process and approach, to
understanding human nature and behavior for application in management functions such as
HRM and Marketing.
To enable the students to understand the methods of scientific thinking involved in
assessment of human behavior.
Expected Learning objectives:
On completion of this course, the students will be able to,
Demonstrate the understanding of the concepts and theories of Psychology.
Appreciate the relevance of the concepts and relate it to other management courses. Analyze
problems and evaluate options for the most logical and optimal solution.
Enhance written and oral communication through presentations and report writing.
Demonstrate ethical awareness in research in Psychology.
Recommended textbook:
“Introduction to Psychology” Atkinson and Hilgard 16th Edition Cengage learning.
Suggested Reference books:
“Introduction to Psychology” Atkinson and Hilgard 16th Edition Cengage learning.
“Introduction to Psychology” Morgan, C.T, King, R.A., Weiss, J.R. and Schopler, J., Tata Mc Graw
hill 7th Edition, 2001
“Understanding Psychology” Feldman R.S (2004) Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, India
Course outline
Sessi Topics Teaching Objectives Learning Methodol Chapte
on Outcomes ogy (case, r
No. problems, Readin
lecture) g
1-4 Nature, To deliver concepts and The student Lecture Chapter
Scope and explain to students: should be able and Video 1
methods in 1) Definition, goals and to: on
Psychology application of psychology. Understand “Stanford
2) Branches in psychology: what Prison
Biological, Cognitive, psychology Experimen
Developmental, Social is. t”
and personality, Clinical Understand
and Counseling, School and review
and educational and the historical
Organizational and origins and
Engineering psychology. perspectives
3) Schools of Psychology: of
Structuralism, psychology.
Functionalism, Gestalt, Critically
Psychoanalysis, evaluate
Behaviorism, Humanistic. methods of
4) Scientific methods: psychologica
Naturalistic observation, l
Experimental method investigation.
Survey and interview, Understand
Case study and focus ethical
group discussion. guidelines in
5) Ethics in tests, testing and
measurement and research that
research. play a
significant
role in
psychology
5-7 Sensation, 1) Definition, approaches to Lecture Chapter
Attention perception, perception of Differentiate and 4 and 5
and form, space and between activity
Perception movement. sensation and
2) Attention perception
3) Organization and Understand
interpretation of sensory the factors
stimuli. that influence
4) Five functions of perception.
perception Critically
understand
the
applications
of perception
of forms,
space, and
movement in
different
areas of
management.
8-12 Learning 1) Definition of learning Understand Lecture Chapte
2) Theories of Learning: the process and r7
3) Behavioral Learning of how Video
theories, people learn.
4) Classical conditioning- Application
Association, extinction, of different
spontaneous recovery, theories of
generalization, learning at an
discrimination, individual
5) Operant conditioning level and
6) Comparison of Classical well as an
organizationa
Conditioning and Operant
l level.
Conditioning-
7) Cognitive processes in Critically
evaluate the
learning-Observational
use of
Learning–Modeling and
reinforces
shaping
and its
schedule to
bring a
change in
behavior.
1 Memory Describe the Lecture Chapter
3- 1) Nature of encoding, process and and 8
1 storage and retrieval; types of Activity
6 2) Types of memory-Sensory memory &
memory, Working Understand Exercise
memory, long term the reasons
memory for forgetting
3) Remembering, Factors and decay of
Influencing Retrieval memory
4) Forgetting and Decay & Apply
Improving memory mnemonic
techniques
1 Test 1
7
18-20 Intelligence Understand Lecture Chapte
1) Early Intelligence Tests- various Exercise r 12
Stanford-Binet conceptualiza
intelligence test, WAIS tions and
Sternberg’s Triarchic theories of
theory of Intelligence intelligence
2) Contemporary Theories of Understand
intelligence –Catell’s and how
Gardner’s Theory of intelligence
Multiple Intelligence tests. is measured
Derive its
application in
an
organization.
21-22 Emotions Understand Lecture Chapter
and 1) Emotions: Nature, what emotion 11
Behavior Definition, Basic emotions is.
2) Components of emotions Describe the
3) Theories of emotion various
4) Expression and components
perception of emotion of emotion.
Critically
evaluate the
importance
and use of
emotions in
various
aspects of
management.
2 Managing Understand Lecture Chapter
3 emotions 1) Emotional Intelligence, what is and EI test 11
- Emotional Quotient, emotional
2 Measuring EQ intelligence
4 2) Managing Emotions its
3) Administration of EQ Test components.
Critically
evaluate the
importance
and role of
EI in an
organization
and in their
personal life.
Midterm exam
25-26 Motivation 1) Definition of Motivation, Understand Lecture Chapter
2) Role of drive in what 10
motivation. Arousal motivation is
Theory of Motivation and its
3) Homeostasis processes.
4) Push and Pull theories of Critically
Motivation. examine the
significance
of motivation
in daily lives
as well as its
application in
the
organization.
27-31 Personality 1) Nature and Definition of Lecture Chapter
Personality Understand and 13
2) Conceptualizing and what Personalit
measuring personality personality y Tests
Eysenck’s Personality is.
Factor, Five Trait Factors Appreciate
Personality Inventories- different
Big Five, 16 PF. perspectives
3) Personality theories into why
Psychoanalytic approach, people
the Behaviorist approach. display
The Cognitive approach, certain
Humanistic approach defense
mechanisms.
Identify their
own
personality
type.
32-33 Self 1) Concept of Self: Understand Lecture
Perception, Formation of Self what schema and
Social Concept, Self-esteem, is. Caselet
Perception Self-confidence Critically
2) Social perception- evaluate self
attribution, stereotyping, in the form
halo effect, selective of self-
perception esteem, self-
confidence.
Understand
the role of
schemas
&stereotypes
and its
influence on
social
perception.
34-36 Social 1) Concept of social Understand Lecture Chapter
Influence influence when and and video 17
2) Social Facilitation and why does the On
Inhibition mere Miligram’
3) Deindividuation presence of s
4) Compliance and others people experimen
obedience enhance or t
5) Internalization impair
performance.
6) Group interaction
Understand
7) Bystander effect
various
8) Ethical issues concerning experiments
social media influence in this area
that explore
influence of
people on
behavior.
Understand
nature of
groups and
group think
Critically
examine the
role of social
media
influence and
ethical issues
involved.
37-38 Social 1) Impression formation Understand Lecture Chapter
cognition 2) Attitudes-components of components and 18
and attitude, persuasive and activity
Relationship communication, ethical dimensions
s issues in attitude change, of attitude
ELM model Understand
3) Values and beliefs the process
of impression
formation
Understand
attitude
change and
ethical issues
involved in
the process
Understand
the
significance
of values and
beliefs in
shaping of an
individual’s
attitudes.
39-40 Stress 1) Types of Stress, causes of Lecture Chapte
stress, Consequences of Understand and videos r 14
Stress what stress is
2) Managing Stress and its
different
types.
Critically
evaluate the
causes and
consequence
of stress.
Understand
the various
coping
strategies to
stress.
41-47 Group project presentation
48 Revision
Expectations from students:
a. Students must report to the respective sessions well before the announced time. Latecomers
will not be permitted to join the class after the scheduled time. If late, the attendance for that
session will be marked as absent.
b. In the class discussion student is expected to participate actively and contribute to individual
and group learning. Evaluation is based on active participation.
c. Evaluation is a continuous process at IBS. Every student needs to be aware of the timelines
given in the section below. Absence from these evaluations will mean non awarding of marks
in that particular component
d. Wherever applicable, group assignments require each student to contribute to the group effort.
This enhances group effectiveness and leads to greater appreciation of working in groups.
e. Utilize the scheduled consultation hour to meet the faculty and clarify doubts if any, seek
explanations and get mentored if needed.
Evaluation Timelines and weightages
Keeping in line with continuous evaluation at IBS the following evaluation schedule has been
drawn. Students are expected to go through the dates / sessions mentioned and prepare
accordingly.
Component Component Expected slot / Marks Weightage
Number due date declaration by
Test 1 MCQs 1 15
Class Participation 2 05
Midterm exam 3 20
Test 2/ Group 4 15
assignment and
presentations
Class participation 2 5 05
End exam At the end of 40
the semester
Total 100
