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Indian Society and Social Problems
To develop a holistic understanding of the nature and basis of human growth, personality development and factors affecting them.
• Gain understanding of human needs, developmental tasks at various stages of life, with special reference to marginalized groups and rendering of appropriate services.
• Relate theoretical understanding of human personality and behaviour to social work practice.
Understanding Human Development: Nature and principles of human growth and development.
• Cognitive, emotional, social and moral dimensions of development.
• Life span perspectives, Human needs, developmental tasks.
Individual in Socio-cultural Contact: Nature vs. Nurture.
• Socio-cultural aspects of individual development: socialization process and child rearing practices.
• Child welfare programmes and services in the Indian Context.
Concepts and Theories of Personality: Definition & nature of personality.
Theories of personality : Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Humanist, Existentialist, Gestalt. Their implication on social practices.
Basic Psychological Processes.
• Concept, nature and type: Perception-Social & Self; Learning and Memory; motivation & emotion: Intelligence, concept of I.Q.
• Social Competence and Emotional Intelligence.
Attitude & Prejudice:
• Attitude formation & change.
• Development of Social Prejudice, Social Distance and Social Tension.
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