A Textbook of Abnormal Psychology and Behaviour Disorders

Social Psychology

Tests, Measurements And Research Methods In Behavioural Sciences

This book provides a broad-based introduction to research methods in psychology, education and sociology. It is an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking a course in research methodology.

Abnormal Psychology

The present edition for the Indian readers, either Indian case studies or Indian adaptation of Western case studies have been included. This edition also covers several culture-specific modifications, addition of recent developments, inclusion of views about abnormality in ancient Indian texts (e.g., the Atharva Veda and Ayurveda), and addition of subsections on Yoga, meditation and their role in the management of psychopathology apart from presenting the incidence and prevalence rate in India of almost all major disorders. Taken as a whole, this Indian adaptation of Abnormal Psychology provides a good blend of global and indigenous materials in bringing out the complex issues related with abnormality. This adaptation hopes to make out a case for undertaking more researches in abnormal psychology based on indigenous models to bring to light hitherto less known aspects in this important area.

Social Psychology

The thirteenth edition of Social Psychology expands on the ever-changing field of the discipline and helps students see the connection between theory and real world experiences.

Abnormal Psychology

Experimental Psychology

General Psychology

Contents: Psychology—Meaning, Nature and Scope Development of Psychology—A Historical Perspective Methods of Psychology Physiological Basis of Behaviour Heredity and Environment Instincts and Emotions Senses and Sensitivity Perception and Illusion Thinking, Reasoning and Problem Solving Motivation of Behaviour Attention Learning Memory—Remembering and Forgetting Intelligence Aptitudes Personality Glossary Index

Advanced Educational Psychology

Theories Of Personality

'Filled with updated research and findings, Schultz and Schultz's THEORIES OF PERSONALITY, 10E, gives students a clear and cogent introduction to this dynamic field. Organized by theory, this popular text discusses major theorists who represent psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, lifespan, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches, while demonstrating the influence of events in theorists' personal and professional lives on the development of these theories. The book also explores the ways in which race, gender, and cultural issues play a part in the study of personality and in personality assessment, and include numerous examples, tables, and figures that further enhance students' understanding of the content. The final chapter integrates topics explored in previous chapters and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists' work.

Industrial Psychology

Contents : Part I 1. The Indian Industrial Scene - Back-drop of Industrial Psychology in India 2. Introduction to Industrial Psychology and its Basic Concepts 3. Personnel Selection I : Occupational Information 4. Personnel Selection II : Individual Differences 5. Personnel Selection III : Techniques, Application Blanks and Interview 6. Personnel Selection IV : Psychological Testing 7. Personnel Selection V : Psychological Testing 8. Training in Industry 9. Human Performance : Engineering Psychology 10. Industrial Accidents and their Prevention Part II 11. Motivation 12. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction 13. Morale and Monotony 14. Personnel Counselling 15. Psychological Aspects of Labour Relations 16. Supervision and Leadership Questions 17. Performance Appraisal

Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction To Psychology

'Now in its sixteenth edition, Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology has been fully revised and updated to reflect all recent research developments, theories and ideas, whilst also retaining all of the qualities which have established it as a leading undergraduate psychology textbook over the past five decades, including its highly accessible and engaging student-centred approach. The established author team of Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Barbara Fredrickson and Geoffrey R. Loftus has been joined by Christel Lutz (University College Utrecht), who has helped to add a fresh European influence, and thereby create a truly introductory textbook. The 'Cutting Edge Research' box features and 'Seeing Both Sides' essays which conclude each chapter have been fully updated and replaced throughout, using contributions from a range of experts across the globe, and really help to bring the text to life for students.

Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach

'Balancing biological, psychological, social, and cultural approaches, David Barlow and V. Mark Durand's groundbreaking integrative approach is the most modern, scientifically valid method for studying abnormal psychology. In this Seventh Edition of their proven ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, Barlow and Durand successfully blend sophisticated research and an accessible writing style with the most widely recognized method of discussing psychopathology. Going beyond simply describing different schools of thought on psychological disorders, the authors explore the interactions of the various forces that contribute to psychopathology.

Advanced Educational Psychology

This revised and expanded edition is a sequel to the first edition which was warmly received by the student and teaching community for its indepth analysis and refreshing approach to the subject. •Psychology of Individual differences •Transfer of Learning or Training •Emotional Development and Emotional Intelligence •Learning Disabilities and Learning Disabled Children Beginning with an introduction to the nature and scope, and the various schools of psychology, the book dis-cusses the systems propounded by Freud, Adler, Jung and Piaget, taking into account their critical importance to the subject. It then focuses on the psychology of growth and development, psychology of individual differences, motivation, attention and personality, with an emphasis on the individual's attitude towards learning, and the factors influencing learning. The text also elaborates the nature and theories of learning and the aspects of memory such as remembering and forgetting. The cognitive aspect, i.e. intelligence, and vital topics like creativity and the psychology of thinking, reasoning and problem-solving have been accorded due promi-nence. A detailed discussion on exceptional children and learning disabled children together with the educational measures for overcoming such disabilities is also included. The text concludes with an important aspect of human behaviour, namely, adjustment. This book is recommended in Nagaland University, Nagaland for B.A. Education, Mizoram University, Mizoram, Manipur University, Manipur, Dibrugarh University, Assam for M.A. Education, Cotton College State University, Assam, Gauhati University for B.A. (Education), East Lakhipur College, Assam for B.A. (Education), North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Calcutta University, West Bengal for B.Ed., University of Calcutta, West Bengal for B.A (Hons) Education, University of Burdwan, West Bengal for B.Ed., Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata for M.A. (Education), University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal for B.Ed., Asutosh College, West Bengal, Gokhale Memorial Girls College, West Bengal, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha for M.A. (Education), Central University of Orissa, Odisha for B.Ed., Patna University, Patna, T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bihar, Magadh University Bodh Gaya, Bihar, Aryabhat Knowledge University, Patna.

Psychology : The Study Of Human Behaviour

Human behaviour—both complex and simple—is such a fascinating subject for study and research, and therefore, psychology as a subject is of tremendous importance to the students and the researchers. This accessible and student-friendly text in its second edition, shows the ‘what,’ ‘why’ and ‘how’ of human behaviour patterns. The text emphasizes controlled and systematic studies to explain such behavioural aspects as sensing, perceiving, modifications of human behaviour, memorizing, the recollection of past events, and affecting processes. The text is interspersed with many examples to illustrate the concepts discussed. The concepts are well-supported with experimental as well as observational facts. What’s more, the book acquaints the reader with the recent advances in the field of psychology.

Statistics In Psychology And Education

This extensively revised and fully updated second edition is designed as a textbook for M.A. (Education), M.Ed., M.A. (Psychology and Sociology) and for research students pursuing courses in Statistics related to these subjects. It takes into account the present syllabi of various universities and institutes of education across the country.

Essentials Of Education Psychology

A harmonious blend of the theoretical and practical aspects of educational psychology, this student-friendly text provides a base for the understanding of the subject. The book discusses the various aspects of growth and development, specifically during childhood and adolescence, and accords due importance to the cognitive aspect of human behaviour with elaborate text on intelligence, creativity, thinking, reasoning and problem-solving. Besides maintaining a logical progression of topics, the author has interspersed the text with examples and illustrations to provide an in-depth analysis of the subject matter.

Research Methodology In Behavioural Sciences

The quality and productivity of a research work very much depends on the competency of the researchers. Such competency needs to be generated and nurtured properly among the researchers from the very beginning of their research career. This comprehensive book on research methodology discusses in detail how to carry out research studies in various disciplines of behavioural sciences in an organized manner. The book is meant for the postgraduate students of Education (M.Ed.), Sociology, Psychology and Management. In addition, it will also be useful to research scholars in learning the art of doing qualitative and quantitative research studies in behavioural sciences.

Personality Development

This text uses a chronological, life-span perspective to give a complete picture of development from conception to death. The material for the text comes from a summary of the most recent findings of research studies in areas such as medicine, psychology, sociology, education and anthropology. All aspects of development are included, and adequate space is devoted to each to enable students to feel that they are informed of the typical and normal development of each stage.

Advanced Educational Psychology

In the revised edition, new thoughts in the field of educational psychology have been included keeping in view the needs of the students of B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A. (Education), and M.Phil. Thus, the Theory of Multiple Intelligence and Concept of Emotional Intelligence now find place in the book, apart from the various existing topics being elaborated. Questions at the end of the chapters have been completely overhauled and designed to offer a real test of understanding of the concepts.