Syllabus (PSYCHOLOGY)

Course Type: SEC-3

Semester: 3

Course Code: BPSYSEC03T

Course Title: PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

(L-P-Tu): 2-0-1

Credit: 3

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: To gain knowledge of concepts constituting the major theories of personality and how they explain human behavior.

Learning Outcome: After completion of the course, the student shall be able to understand to: 1. Compare and contrast personality theories on the basis of scientific criteria. 2. Critically appraise research findings in personality psychology 3. Make connections across var

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

The concept of personality - Dimensions of personality – Theories of Freud & Erickson-Significance of personality development. The concept of success and failure: What is success? - Hurdles in achieving success - Overcoming hurdles - Factors responsible for success – What is failure - Causes of failure. SWOT analysis.

UNIT III: SELF-ESTEEM

Do's and Don’ts to develop positive self-esteem – Low self esteem - Symptoms - Personality having low self esteem - Positive and negative self esteem. Interpersonal Relationships – Defining the difference between aggressive, submissive and assertive behaviours - Lateral thinking.

UNIT IV: OTHER ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Body language - Problem-solving - Conflict and Stress Management - Decision-making skills - Leadership and qualities of a successful leader – Character building -Team-work – Time management - Work ethics –Good manners and etiquette.

UNIT V: EMPLOYABILITY QUOTIENT

Resume building- The art of participating in Group Discussion – Facing the Personal (HR & Technical) Interview -Frequently Asked Questions - Psychometric Analysis - Mock Interview Sessions.

REFERENCES:

1. Hurlock, E.B (2006). Personality Development, 28th Reprint. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill. 2. Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge(2014), Organizational Behavior 16th Edition: Prentice Hall.

3. Andrews, Sudhir. How to Succeed at Interviews. 21st (rep.) New Delhi.Tata McGraw-Hill 1988.

2. Heller, Robert.Effective leadership. Essential Manager series. Dk Publishing, 2002

3. Hindle, Tim. Reducing Stress. Essential Manager series. Dk Publishing, 2003

4. Lucas, Stephen. Art of Public Speaking. New Delhi. Tata - Mc-Graw Hill. 2001

5. Mile, D.J Power of positive thinking. Delhi. Rohan Book Company, (2004).

6. Pravesh Kumar. All about Self- Motivation. New Delhi. Goodwill Publishing House. 2005.

7. Smith, B . Body Language. Delhi: Rohan Book Company. 2004