3rd paper syllabus Psychology University Grants Commission ( UGC) NET Bureau NET Syllabus For Psychology NET Exam

 Syllabus of 3rd Paper of NET For Psychology

University Grants Commission ( UGC) NET Bureau NET Syllabus For Psychology NET Exam  

                                        Paper 3rd (A)

                               (Core Group)

                                           Unit-1 :

                   Signal Detection Theory, Subliminal Perception and related factor, information processing approach to perception,  Cultural and Perception, Perceptual Style.

Ecological Perceptive on Perception. 

                                           Unit-2 : 

  Learning theories :    Hull, Tolman, Skinner

 Cognitive Approach in Learning :  Latent Learning and Observational Learning 

  Experimental analysis of behavior: Behavior Modification, Shaping Discrimination Learning.

Neuro-Physiology of Learning

                                           Unit-3

Model Of Memory : Atkinson and Shiffrin, Craik and Lockhart, Tulving

Semantic Memory : Episodic, Trace Model and Network Model.

Long Term Memory : Retrieval Cues, Flashbulb, Constructive Processes in Memory, Eyewitness Testimony,  Autobiographical Memory.

Biological Basis of Memory : The Search for the engram, PET Scan, Biochemical factors.

Improving Memory : Strategies 

                                          Unit-4

Cognitive Strategies: Algorhythms and Heuristics 

Convergent and Divergent Thinking

Decision-Making; Impediments to Problem Solving

Creative Thinking and Problem Solving 

Language and Thought

  

                                       Unit-5

 Theories of Intelligence: Cattell, Jensen, Stemberg Goleman 

Creativity : Views of Torrance, Grtzel, Guilford.

Intelligence and Creativity : Relationship 

Abilities and Creativity: Concepts and Role of emotional Intelligence.

                                       Unit-6

Clinical and Growth approaches of personality

Existential and Humanistic theories of Personality: Frankl, Rollo May, Maslow, Roger.

 Personality Assessment : Projective, psychometric and Behavioral  

Psychology Of Self: Western and Eastern perspective, Measurement of Self.

                                       Unit-7 

Research Designs: Correlation, Factorial, Randomization,Match Group,Quasi-Experiment.

ANOVA : Randomized and repeated. 

Correlation Analysis : Partial, Multiple, and Regression 

Factor Analysis : Assumption, method, rotation, and interpretaion

                                    Unit-8

Psychological Scaling: Purpose and Methods

Source Of Bias in Psychological testing.
Ethical issue   in psychological testing.
Application of factor analysis in standardize of tests.

                                         Unit-9

Method of Physiology Psychology: Lesion and Brain Stimulus, 

Sleep and Waking: Sleep Disorder, Sleep Stages, 

Ingestive Behavior : Drinking and Its neural mechanism : hunger and its neural mechanism 

Endocrine System : Chemical and Glandular