New IGNOU BPC-01 Help Book General Psychology in English – BA Psychology Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Introduction to Psychology, Objectives, Goals
Introduction, Definition and Concept of Psychology
Branches and Fields of Psychology
Systems and Theories of Psychology
Application of Psychology to Different Disciplines

Block 2 – Biological Basis of Behaviour
Theoretical Perspectives of Development
Biological Development (Development of the Brain and Nervous System)
Cognitive Development
Perceptual Development

Block 3 – Sensation, Perception, Learning and Memory
Definition and Concept of Sensation and Perception
Psychophysics: Threshold, Signal Detection Theory
The Visual System: Wave Length, Amplitude, Structure of the Eye, Colour Vision Theory, Illusion, Perception of Pain- Phantom Limb Explanation
Learning and Memory: Definition; Characteristic Features; Observational, Experimental Learning; Sensory, Short-Term and Long-Term Memory; Information Processing Model

Block 4 – Social Behaviour
Introduction to Social Behaviour–Concept, Perceiving and Behaving, Social Interaction
Intention, Attitudes and Interest: Development and Management
Social Distance: Status Distance, Behavioural Distance, The Socio Cultural Field, Space and Force
Conflict in the Social Cultural Field. The Elements and Process of Social Conflict, the Nature of Power, Social Power and Family Power