Spinal nerves
See Answer →Frontal lobe
See Answer →Neurotransmitters
See Answer →Nature of biopsychology
See Answer →Elucidate the concept of brain lateralization. How have the split-brain studies helped in understanding cognitive functioning?
See Answer →Explain neuroimaging techniques and neuropsychological assessment in the study of biopsychology.
See Answer →Explain the three types of intelligence as given by Sternberg.
See Answer →Discuss the issues in intelligence testing.
See Answer →Define aptitude and differentiate it from achievement.
See Answer →Define consciousness and point out the states of consciousness.
See Answer →Differentiate between ‘Aham’ and ‘Ahamkara’.
See Answer →What are the types of motivation?
See Answer →Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
See Answer →Discuss the relationship between creativity and intelligence.
See Answer →Explain the concept of creativity and discuss the various theoretical perspectives on creativity.
See Answer →Explain the features of group testing and its significance. Give examples of group intelligence tests.
See Answer →Discuss the trait theories of personality.
See Answer →Note: You need to complete the activities according to the given instructions. Please attempt the activities in a coherent and organized manner. The word limit for each activity is around 700 words. Each activity is of 15 marks. For the activities, you need to refer to the self-learning material, and any other relevant offline or online resources. Some useful resources are also listed at the end of each unit.
1. Watch the video here:
(350) Mod-01 Lec-05 The core and context of Indian psychology - YouTube
1) What are the key features of Indian world view?
2) What are the implications of Indian psychology in psychological functioning?
3) According to Indian psychology, how can one understand reality?
2. By now, you must have read the content of the course. You must be having a fair idea of the history of psychology, different schools of thought, differences in eastern and western perspectives, and how psychology parted ways with philosophy to become an independent discipline. Psychology per se, is a part of a larger culture. In light of the above, can you identify the various factors that helped shape the past, present and future of the discipline of psychology?
(Hint: the prevailing intellectual climate, social, economic and political factors in the various parts of the world).
Note: Please mention reference details of the articles/books, at the end of your writeup.
See Answer →Vector psychology
See Answer →Basic assumptions of behaviourism
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