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Techniques of assessment (Psychometric and projective). MMPI, EPI, TAT, PF andRoschach. Indian approaches to personality. Training for personality development.13 Attitudes, Values and interests:Definitions, concepts & components of attitudes, values and interests. Nature andfunction of attitudes, attitude and behaviour. Theories of reasoned and planned behaviour.Formation, change and measurement of attitudes. Attitude changes and strategies forstering values.14 Communication:Communication models: Verbal and non verbal communication. Language and socialinteraction. Process and type of communication. Barriers in communication. Effectivecommunication Interpersonal attraction and communication.15 Recent Trends:Computer application in psychological laboratory and psychological testing. Artificialintelligence, computer phobia, studies of dreams, meditation, hypnotic and drug inducedstates. Extrasensory perception, Intersensory perception.PAPER-IIIssues and ApplicationsSection-A1. Psychological Assessment:Nature and scope of human assessments. Principles of psychological test construction(Item analysis, Reliability, validity and development of norms). Types of psychologicaltest (Group, performance & verbal). Assessment of general ability and special abilities(aptitudes) assessment personality (projective and non-projective tests). Limitations ofpsychological tests, ethical issues in the use of psychological tests.2. Psychology of Health:Nature, scope and development of health psychology. Concept of health, positive health,well being, happiness and ill health. Psychological disorders (Anxiety disorders, Mooddisorders, Schizophrenia and delusional disorders, personality disorders and disorders dueto psychoactive substance use, stress disorders). Casual factors of psychologicaldisorders. Factors influencing positive health, well being, life style and quality of life.3. Approaches to treatment and therapy:Psychodynamic therapies, Behaviour therapies, Cognitive Therapies, Humanistic andexistential therapy, Indigenous therapies (yoga, Reiki, Meditation), Biofeedback therapy.Prevention and rehabilitation of mentally ill.4. Organizational Behaviour:Perspective for understanding OB: open system approach, Human relations perspective,Socio-technical approach. Person in the organization: Personality definitions andmeasurement, concept of skill, self awareness; Matching personality and job. Theories ofmotivation, leadership and power, conflict negotiation and managing stress.5. Application of psychology to educational field:Principles undertaking effective teaching- learning process, gifted, retarded, learningdisabled and their training. Training for improving memory and academic achievement.Personality development and value education. Educational, vocational, guidance andcareer counselling. Use of psychological tests in educational institutions.