'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.
