'Psychology for Effective Living' is a course offered in the B. Tech. programs at School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
Unit 1
Self-Awareness & Self-Motivation
Self analysis through SWOT, Johari Window, Maslow’s hierarchy of motivation, importance of self esteem and enhancement of self esteem.
Unit 2
The Nature and Coping of Stress
Conflict, Relationship issues, PTSD. Stress – stressors – eustress - distress, coping with stress, stress management techniques.
Unit 3
Application of Health Psychology
Health compromising behaviours, substance abuse and addiction.
- V. D. Swaminathan & K. V. Kaliappan “Psychology for effective living - An introduction to Health
- Psychology. 2nd edition Robert J. Gatchel, Andrew Baum & David S. Krantz, McGraw Hill.
- S. Sunder, ‘Textbook of Rehabilitation’, 2nd edition, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi. 2002.
- Weiben & Lloyd, ‘Psychology applied to Modern Life’, Thompson Learning, Asia Ltd.2004.
Related Academic Courses
B. C. A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications), B. C. A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications), B. C. A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
B. Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, B. Tech. in Civil Engineering, B. Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, B. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
B. Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, B. Tech. in Civil Engineering, B. Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, B. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
