What are the main books followed in B.A Psychology course?
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The books followed in the BA Philosophy course may vary depending on the colleges offering the course. Moreover, the syllabus and the university the college is affiliated with also determine the books followed for the course. Given below are some of the important books in a BA Philosophy course:
MA Psychology
Authors
The Psychological Realm: An Introduction
Chadha, N.K. & Seth, S.
Psychology: The Science of mind and behavior
Passer, M.W. & Smith, R.E
Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences
Chadha, N.K
The Social Constructionist Movement in Modern Psychology
Gergen, K.J.
Culture and Psychoanalysis: A Personal Journey
Kakar, Sudhir
Psychological Testing: History, Principles, and Applications
Gregory, R.J.
Social Psychology and Human Nature.
Baumeister, R.F.& Bushman, B.J.
Abnormal Psychology and Life: A dimensional approach
Kearney, C. A. &Trull,
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An Introductory Textbook
Bennett, P.
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