Criticism of Functionalism

Cross-cultural and Indigenous Psychology

Jung’s structure of psyche

Non-western traditions in Psychology

Discuss the key issues and debates in the discipline of psychology.

Discuss Wilhelm Wundt’s contribution in developing psychology as a separate discipline.

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 may refer to relevant offline or online resources. Some useful resources are also listed at the end of each unit.

o From the beginning of 2020, we are all witnesses to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these challenging times, people have been trying to adjust to the ‘new normal’ amidst the chaos and disruption. Many deaths due to COVID-19 were reported during this period. However, if we see among the non-COVID deaths, mental illness accounts for the highest number. The Indian Psychiatric Society recorded a rise in mental illness early in the lockdown.

In light of the above, highlight the key aspects of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and write on mental healthcare services in India.

Note: The content should be written in one’s own words. Please mention reference details of the articles/books, at the end of your write-up.

o The World Federation for Mental Health celebrates World Mental Health Day every year on 10th October. The theme of 2021 World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. Write on the above from a human-rights perspective.

Note: The content should be written in one’s own words. Please mention reference details of the articles/books, at the end of your write-up.

Symptoms of Post-traumatic Disorder

. Pedophilic Disorder

Genetic influences in Schizophrenia

Genetic influences in Schizophrenia

Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

DSM-5

Behavioural perspective in the development of phobia

Elucidate the symptoms of major depressive disorder. Explain the biological causal factors of unipolar mood disorder.

Discuss the causal factors and treatment of substance use disorders.

Prepare an interview schedule to examine the role of digital media towards the change in attitude and behavior of school students (e.g. it may be related to the impact of digital media on the students’ thinking/nature/efficiency/performance and so on). Collect your responses through interview survey on the following groups:

1. Parents

2. School Teachers

On basis of the responses received, you have to write the activity in the following format:

1. You will prepare a handwritten file (of A4 sheets) with a brief introduction of the topic (as given) and a discussion on the responses and the trends received through interviewing the participants. You have to conclude the survey on basis of the facts and findings.

2. You need to enclose the filled in questionnaire (raw data) also in the file.

3. On basis of the selected topic, you need to prepare atleast 10-15 questions for the interview schedule.

4. A sample size of minimum 20 participants (10 parents whose children are attending schools and 10 school teachers) need to be included for the survey.

5. The file/ notebook will include the following subsections:

i) Introduction (of about 200 words)

ii) Methodology (which will include the details about the sample size and the method of data collection in about 150 words)

iii) Findings (of about 200 words)

iv) Conclusion and Suggestion (of about 150 words)

Describe the internal factors affecting attraction.

Explain the meaning and the agents of acculturation.

Discuss the factors influencing pro- social behavior.