UPSC Psychology Syllabus

UPSC Psychology Syllabus Course

Course Title:	[COURSE TITLE]
Credits:	[CREDITS]
Instructor:	[INSTRUCTOR]
Schedule:	[SCHEDULE]
Location:	[LOCATION]
Textbook:	[TEXTBOOK]
Description:	[DESCRIPTION]
Assessments:	[ASSESSMENTS]
Grading:	[GRADING]
Office Hours:	[OFFICE HOURS]

1. Course Description

This course is designed primarily for UPSC exam aspirants, with a focus on the Psychology section of the exam. Students will gain a deep understanding of psychological concepts and theories necessary for the exam and this subject's practical application.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor:[YOUR NAME]

Contact:[YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

• To develop an understanding of key psychological concepts as required by the UPSC exam syllabus.

• To apply psychological principles and theories to real situations.

• To critical assess psychological research and theories.

• To practice answering questions in the format of the UPSC psychology exam.

• To build strategies for effectively studying and retaining psychological knowledge.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topics	Assignments
1-2	Introduction to Psychology	Essay on Importance of Psychology
3-4	Theories of Personality	Profile Analysis of a Known Personality
5-6	Cognitive Psychology	Case Study on Cognitive Disorders
7-8	Social Psychology	Presentation on Social Influences on Behavior

5. Required Reading and Materials

• Morgan, C.T. (2018). Introduction to Psychology

• Feldman, R.S. Understanding Psychology

• Baron, R.A. Psychology

• Study Material provided by [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

• UPSC Previous year question papers

6. Assignments and Assessments

• Written essays on various topics

• Case study analysis

• Weekly quizzes based on topics covered

• Mock tests before main examination

• Presentation on selected topics of psychology

7. Recommended Resources:

• "Psychology" by Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N.

• "Foundations of Psychology" by Passer, M. W., & Smith, R. E.

• "Applied Psychology: New Frontiers and Rewarding Careers" by Sternberg, R. J.

• "Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Culture" by Pomerantz, A. M., & Thompson, S. C.

8. Course Policy

• Every participant is expected to attend all the scheduled classes.

• Preparation for class by completing all reading and assignment prior to the class.

• Maintain academic integrity by not indulging in plagiarism.

• Attendance will be considered in final grading.

• Participate actively in class discussions and activities.

9. Grading Policy

The final grade for the course will be based on the below distribution:

• Assignments and Quizzes:40%

• Mid-term Examination:20%

• Final Examination:40%

10. Disclaimer

The instructor holds the authority to implement any necessary alterations to the syllabus, the course schedule, and grading policy. Any alterations that would be made would be in accordance to the necessary needs and demands of the course's flow. Importantly, all of these potential changes will not be implemented abruptly, or without prior notice. In order to ensure transparency and understanding, all of such changes will be communicated beforehand, providing ample time for students to adjust and prepare accordingly.

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