Non-western traditions in Psychology

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

Jung’s structure of psyche

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.

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

Criticism of Functionalism

Vector psychology