Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth

This core course provides a fundamental understanding of individual differences and uniqueness of personhood. The course examines both biological, environmental and epigenetic determinants of personality. Different approaches to the study of personality and theories emanating from such approaches are examined. Applications of personality psychology in various spheres is also examined. This course further introduces psychopathology by tracing its historical origins and merging them with contemporary views of abnormal behaviour. Further, it explores the various viewpoints on the causal factors of abnormal behaviour. This course also covers the process of clinical assessments and diagnosis. The etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis, and treatment of a few psychological disorders would be covered.