The degree with Honours. In the first three years students are required to take five Psychology subjects and four approved additional subjects. The syllabus for Psychology Part I ( continuing course) is the same for pass and honours. However, second and third year honours subjects differ from pass subjects. The fourth year includes preparation of a substantial empirical thesis and theory seminars. In order to be admitted to the fourth year a student must be classed in the Part I finals exam- ination held at the end of third year.
A student may enrol for the Honours degree in his first year, and then will be required to read Psychology I and any three other subjects approved by the Faculty on recommendation from the Head of the Department. Because students fresh from school have no acquaintance with Psychology (in contrast with, say History or English or Physics) and if they should fail to attain the necessary Honours, would have to revert to a Pass course, it is usually advisable to take two subjects from two of the remaining groups.
Although admission to the Honours school will normally occur no later than the beginning of second year it will be possible for students who do exceptionally well in two second year Psychology pass subjects to be admitted to the Honours school at the end of second year. Students admitted at the end of second year may be required to cover special second year Honours topics before presenting for Part I finals.
Subjects to Study at School
The pre-requisite foreign language is necessary in order to enrol in the Faculty of Arts. A good mathematical background is very helpful ( almost essential) for the training in statistical analysis and inference. A science, but especially biology, is very, important as background knowledge.
But a good background in the humanities and social studies is certainly no less important. Literature and history are replete with observations of and comments on human behaviour. And, from the purely practical point of view, a psychologist must be able to write lucidly, with due appreciation of the niceties of language.
A student who has not studied a foreign language for matriculation and thus cannot enter the Faculty of Arts, can study Psychology either in the Science Faculty or in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce (see the respective Handbook except that in Commerce he can study only two units of Psychology. But when he has achieved a degree in Commerce, he can continue with Psychology studies for the degree in Arts.
Finally, note that some Psychology is required for other courses, such as the Diplomas of Social Studies and Criminology, and is of special value for those who are intending to become teachers.
ORDINARY DEGREE
( Details for the honours degree are set out at the end of this section. ) SUBJECTS OFFERED
Grade 1: Psychology I
Grade 2: Psychology IIA, Psychology IIB, Social Psychology.
Grade 3: Psychology IIIA, Psychopathology.
1ИΡAJORS
(i) Psychology I, Psychology IIA, Psychology IIIA (taken in separate years).
This O the only course that is accepted as a first and single major in Psyychology. A student may take in addition one or two other Psychology subjects or the full second major.
(ii) Students interested in proceeding to a second major in psychology should consult the Sub-Dean.
Criminology A, a subject of group 2, does not form part of any major.
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FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK
100. PSYCHOLOGY PART I (General Introductory Course)
A course of two lectures per week with one tutorial class and one laboratory period of two hours throughout the year. No extra classes will be held for honours candidates. No correspondence courses are given.
SYLLABUS
The course is a general introduction to psychology with particular emphasis on method. The origin and development of behavioural patterns, motivation, erno- tun, perception, learning. The nature and development of personality. Elements of measurement in psychology. Individual differences.
BOOKS
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Adcock, C. J. Fundamentals of Psychology. ( Pelican, 1964.) Barnett, S.—The Human Species. ( Pelican, 1959.)
Eysenck, H. J.—Uses and Abuses of Psychology. ( Pelican, 1953.) Hunter, I. M.
L.—Memory:
Facts and Fallacies. (Pelican, 1957.)Maddox, 1.—How to Study. (Pan Books, 1963.) tiller, G. A. Psychology. (Hutchinson, London, 1962.)
(b) Prescribed textbooks:
*English, H. B., and English, A. C.—Dictionary of Psychological and Psycho- analytical Terms. (Longmans, 1958.)
*Langley, P.
D. Elementary
Statistical Methods for Students of Psychology.(Dept. of Psychology, 1964.)
A list of additional textbooks and reference books may be obtained from the Department of Psychology.
Books recommended for additional reading and reference are listed in the General Manual of the Department of Psychology.
EXAMINATION
Terminal examinations in elementary statistical methods and in experimental and related methods of enquiry in Psychology, and two 3-hour papers at the conclusion of the course. Candidates must submit satisfactory reports of laboratory items at specified times during the year. Honours candidates will be required to show in both practical work and examination papers a wider and more detailed knowledge than Pass candidates.
101. PSYCHOLOGY PART IIA (Psychological Development)
A course of two lectures and one tutorial class per week with practical work throughout the year. No correspondence courses are given.
SYLLAвцS
(Lecture and tutorial classes.) The course is primarily concerned with the emergence of psychological characteristics under developmental and socialising influences.
The social environment during development, with special reference to the influence of family, school and peer groups.
Development of perception language, interpersonal relations, play, intelligence, and morality. Introduction to psychoanalytic and field theories of personality de- velopment. The acquisition of everyday "defence" mechanisms.
Some fundamental facts and principles in the acquisition of habit patterns. The signiBcance of classical and instrumental conditioning in human development. An introduction to theories of learning.
PRACTICAL WORK
One hundred and fifty hours during the year on experimental, observational and field work relating to the above course. Practical work will have three principal aims:
(a ) Training in general research design and experimental method.
(b) Training in the use of some statistical techniques essential for comprehending current research and for carrying out minor investigations.
(e) Training in observation, developmental scales, intelligence scales, social maturity scales, family relations scales. Introduction to questionnaire con-
. structioa and content analysis. The use of interviews for research purposes.
Books
Prescribed textbooks:
(i) General texts:
*Elkin, F.-The Child and Society. ( Random House, 1960. )
*Brenner, C.—An Elementary Textbook of Psychoanalysis. (Doubleday Anchor, 1957.)
*Holland, J. G., and Skinner, B. F.-The Analysis of Behaviour. ( МcGгаw-10, 1961.)
*Mussen, P. H., Conger, J. J., and Kagan, J: Child, Development and Personality.
( Harper & Row, 1963. )
*Mussen, P. H., Conger,
J. J.,
and Kagan, J.—Readings in Child Development and Personality. ( Harper & Row, 1965. )(ii) Statistics texts:
*Ferguson, G. A.-Statistical Analysis do Psychology and Education. (McGraw- Hill, 1959.) ( This is a text for Psychology IIIA also. )
Gourevitch, V.—Statistical Methods: A Problem Solving Approach. ( Allyn &
Bacon, 1965.) Recommended for students with little mathematical back- ground.
Mironey, M. J.—Facts from Figures. ( Penguin, 1958.)
(iii) Books recommended for additional reading and reference:
Bandura, A., and Walters, R. H.—Social Learning and Personality Development.
( Holt, 1963.)
Rossard, J. H., and Boll, E. S: The Sociology of Child Development. ( 3rd ed., Harper, 1960.)
Erikson, E. H.—Childhood and Society. ( Norton, 1950. )
Flavell, J. H.—The Developmental Psychology of Jean Piaget. (Van Nostrand, 1983.)
Hunt, J. McV. Intelligence and Experience. ( Ronald Press, 1961. )
Kerlinger, F. N. Foundations of Behavióural' Research. ( Holt, Rinehart &
Winston, 1964. ) (Particularly relevant for students intending to take fur- ther courses in Psychology. )
Muss, R. E.—Theories of Adolescence. ( Random House, 1962.)
Sears, R. R., Maccoby, E., and Levin, H. Patterns of Child Rearing. (Row, Peterson, 1957. )
Staats, A. W., and Staats C. K.—Complex Human Behaviour. ( Holt, 1963.) Thompson, G. G.—Child Psychology. (2nd
ed.,
Houghton-Miflíin, 1962. ) Alternative texts are given because booksellers' stocks are sometimes short. From the students point of view it is also sometimes helpful to look at several versions ofa
topic.Lists of references for additional reading will be handed out from time to time during lectures, tutorials, and practical classes.
EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers. Candidates must submit satisfactory laboratory notebooks.
Honours candidates will be required to attain a higher standard in their work through- out the course and in the examinations and to show evidence of wider reading and critical thinking.
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FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK 103. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
A course of four 2-hour periods per week, with practical work throughout the year. No correspondence courses are given.
A. General Social Psychology.
Scientific method applied to social behaviour. Observation of social behaviour.
Interviewing. The measurement of attitudes. Formation and change of attitudes.
Social surveys. Group dynamics. Leadership. Communication.
SYLLABUS
В. Sociаl Psychology applied to Education.
Educational institutions and roles. Communication, motivation and social con- ditions for learning. Interpersonal relations and social adjustment. Sociometry in the classroom. Special problems of individual children in group situations.
C. - Social Psychology applied to Industry.
Scientific assessment of personnel selection. Motivation and morale. Job satis- faction. Social factors related to productivity and dissatisfaction at work.
PRACTICAL WORK
One hundred and fifty hours during the year on observational, survey and experimental methods and on field work relating to the above course.
BOOKS
Prescribed texts:
Krech, D., Crutchfield, R. S., and Ballachey, E. L. Individual in Society. (Мc- Graw-Hill, 1962. )
Newcomb, T. M., Turner, R. H., and Converse, P. E.—Social Psychology: the Study of Human Interaction. (Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1965.)
Essential references:
Part A
Cartwright, D., and Zander, A.—Group Dynamics. ( 2nd ed., Tavistock, 1960. ) Lindzey, G. ( ed.
)—Handbook
of Social Psychology, Vols. I and II. ( Addison-Wesley, 1954.)
Maccoby, E., Newcomb, T. M., and Hartley, E. L. ( eds.
)—Readings
in Social Psychology. ( 3rd ed., Methuen, 1959. )Selltiz, C., Jahoda, M., Deutsch, M., and Cook, S. W.—Research Methods in Social Relations. ( Holt, 1959.)
Part B
Charters, W. W.,r., and Gage,
N.
L.—
Readings in the Social Psychology of Education. (Allyn & Bacon, 1963. )°eser, O. A. ( ed.
)—Teacher,
Pupil and Task. (Tavistock, 1955. ) Ottaway, A. K. C. .Education and Society. (2nd ed., R.K.P., 1962.) Part CAnastasi, A.-FieØ of Applied Psychology. ( McGraw-Hill, 1964.)
Ghiselli, E. E,, and Brown, C. W.—Personnel and Industrial Psychology. (2nd ed., McGraw-10, 1955. )
Herzberg, et al.—job Attitudes. (Psychological Service of Pittsburgh, 1957.) Lafitte, P.—Social
Structure
and Personality in the Factory. (R.K.P., 1958. ) Tiffin, J., and McCormick, E.J.—Industrial
Psychology. (4th ed., Prentice-Hall, 1958.) EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour papers. Candidates must submit satisfactory laboratory and field notebooks. Honours candidates will be expected to attain a higher standard through- out their course and in the examinations.
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