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| Departmental Information - Psychology |
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| Senior College : |
Dr. Aninha Lobo – MA, BEd, MPhil, PhD, Head of the Department
Dr. (Ms.) Jennie Mendes, MA, DHE, MPhil, PhD, Vice-Principal-Arts
Sr. Patricia D’souza, MA. |
| Junior College : |
Ms. Grace Pereira MA(Pol. Science) MA(Psycho),MEd. Dip HRD |
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Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is based on research and evidence gathered from observation, experimentation and measurement and differs from the ‘pop psych’ found in self-help books, graphology, numerology, astrology which also try to explain people’s problems and predicts behaviour and offer solutions.
Psychologists focus on describing, understanding, explaining, predicting and modifying behaviour and mental processes as well as on helping people understand themselves and others, so that they bring about change and improve the quality of life for themselves as well as those around them.
Psychology is one of the fastest growing disciplines with developments in information technology, artificial intelligence, brain imaging, molecular biology and neuroscience making it even more multidisciplinary, challenging, and exciting.
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The department was started in 1976 and the maximum strength at entry level is 180. Psychology is one of the most popular subjects at degree level and to enhance the learning experience at Sophia’s, regular lectures and interactive discussions are supplemented with guest lectures, power point presentations, films and documentaries, field visits and placements, student presentations, mini research projects, workshops, intercollegiate participation at the local and national level, research collaborations with NGO’s.
Workshops are organized and students are encourage to participate in collegiate and inter state competitions. In 2006-2007 five S.Y. Students participated in Psycho Blitz organized by St. Xavier’s college Mapusa Goa, and topped some of the events. Through the years the department has produced several rank holders and prize winners and a gold medallist at the TYBA University Examination
Admission Criteria :
I. The criteria for selection at the FYBA differs according to the board exam the students have appeared for;
• Sophia Junior college students
Arts – 55% aggregate and 60% in Psychology
Science and non-psychology– 60% aggregate
• Outsiders – Any board examination
Arts – 60% aggregate and 70% in Psychology
Science and non-psychology – 70% aggregate
Note: Arts students who have taken Psychology as one of their subjects at the Junior College level will be given preference.
• The criteria for selection at the Third Year single major (6 papers) is as follows:
• Sophia students must have at both FY & SY levels an aggregate of 55% and score minimum 60% in Psychology, subject to availability of seats.
• Non Sophia students can apply for a seat, if available, scoring at FY & SY levels 60% aggregate and 70% in Psychology
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• ATKT in any subject is a disqualification.
• Criteria requirements for Sophia students include class attendance, Internal Assessments, and participation in departmental activities
• Non Sophia students are interviewed before admission
The department is actively involved in EXAP activities. Sr. Patricia D'souza rscj in on the EXAP research panel and Dr. Aninha Lobo is a staff guide for the seminar component of EXAP
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Dr. Aninha Lobo: ( Head of theDepartment)
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M.Phil dissertation: The perceptual equivalence of tonal sequences – a study of the cognitive processing of music”
Ph.D thesis: The antecedents and correlates of interpersonal trust and its relationship with performance and job behaviour |
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Grants:
• Dorabji Tata Partial Travel Grant (Rs. 35,000/) to present a paper at The Sixth European Conference on Organizational Knowledge and Learning Capability hosted by Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.A. March 17-19, 2005
• Minor Research Grant: University of Mumbai for the research project: “Using experiential exercises to teach students about cooperation” (2005-2006)
• Minor Research Grant: University of Mumbai for the research project: Responsible citizenship: The Potential Contribution of National Service Scheme (NSS) (2007-2008).
Publications:
Instructional materials:
• Lobo, A., & Diwan, N. (1996, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008). Laboratory Manual: Practicals in Cognitive Processing and Psychological Testing.
Papers:
• Lobo, A. & Coutinho, A. (2003). A Study of the Cognitive and Attitudinal Impact of an AIDS Awareness Educational Intervention on College Students. Research Paper Series: Women and Health, 1:5.
• Lobo, A. L. & Dolke, A.M. (2005) Interpersonal Trust and Organizational Learning Capability Proceedings of The Sixth European Conference on Organizational Knowledge, Learning and Capabilities.
• Lobo, A. (2005). Organizational Justice and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB): Implications for Downsizing and Restructuring. Bombay Psychologist Vol. XX. Nos. 1&2
• Lobo A. L. (2007). The Antecedents And Correlates Of Interpersonal Trust And Its Relationship With Performance And Job Behaviour. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Research Monographs (Jan- April 2007. Vol II, No. 1, 3-22)
• Lobo, A & Dolke, A. M. (2007) ‘Interpersonal Trust & Organizational Learning Capability’ Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Research Monographs; Sep-Dec 2007, Vol II No, 3, 3-22
• Lobo, A & Coutinho, A. (2007). ‘The Role of Senior College Students in Enhancing Learning for All’ Proceedings of the International Conference on Role of Higher Educational Institutes in Universalization of Elementary Education, 20-21-22 December, 2007, at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Matunga, Mumbai
Paper presentations:
• Lobo, A. L. & Dolke, A. M. (2001) The Business Strategy, Culture and Trust Relationship in Managing Change submitted to the Indian Science Congress.
• Lobo, A.L. & Dolke, A.M. (2005) Interpersonal Trust and Organizational Learning Capability presented at The Sixth European Conference on Organizational Knowledge and Learning Capability hosted by Bentley College , at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge , Massachusetts , USA , March 17-19
• Lobo, A.L. (2005). Metacognition: Improving Quality in Higher Education through Teaching Students to Think presented at the State-level Seminar on ‘Frontiers and Challenges in Higher Education' Sponsored by NAAC organized by S.V.T. College of Home Science at S.V.T. College of Home Science, Santacruz (W) April 26-27.
• Lobo, A. L. (2005) “ Quality Enhancement: From Accreditation to Reaccreditation ” Sophia College , June 13, 2005
• Lobo, A. (2006) Quality in Higher Education: Managing, Mentoring, Modeling, Metacognition presented at the National Level Seminar on Fostering Quality in Higher Education, August 25-26, 2006, organized by H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in association with Crompton Greaves and University of Mumbai on the occasion of Sesqui-Centennial celebrations of the University.
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Lobo, A. (2007). “Using Experiential Exercises to Sensitize Students To Cooperative Choices For Sustainable Development” presented at the International Conference of AIAER (All India Association For Educational Research) on Learner Centred Education for Sustainable Development, October 28th –30th 2007 at Shiksha Bharati B. Ed, College, Samoor Khurd, Dt. Una, Himachal Pradesh. Abstract published in the proceedings
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Lobo, A & Coutinho, A. (2007). ‘The Role of Senior College Students in Enhancing Learning for All’ presented at the International Conference on Role of Higher Educational Institutes in Universalization of Elementary Education, 20-21-22 December, 2007, at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Matunga, Mumbai News report of paper presented at VJTI December, 2007 ‘Half of the dropouts at primary, upper primary level fear exams’ The Indian Express, Mumbai Newsline, December 24, 2007
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Lobo, A. (2008). “Developing Emotional Intelligence for Future Success: Implications for Practice” presented at UGC sponsored National Level Seminar-cum-Workshop on “Emotional Literacy: Heart Centred Education” St. Teresa’s Institute of Education, 28th, 29th & 30th July.
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Lobo, A., Chandak, G. Mehta, R., & Ramachandran, A. (2009). “Through the Looking Glass: A Study of Body Image, Body Esteem and Body Dissatisfaction” invited paper presented at the National Conference on ‘Applications and Future of Psychology’ on 9th January, 2009 at The D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Abstract published in the proceedings
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Lobo, A (2009). “Service Learning: An Innovative Practice In Service Of Excellence In Higher Education” presented at UGC sponsored National Seminar on 16th, 17th January at Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science. Abstract published in the proceedings
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Her main interests are clinical psychology, world cinema and the theory of Indian classical dance with special reference to Kathak.
M.Phil Dissertation- A study on the Initiation of Flight Activity in Drosophila Melanogaster-An Experimental approach to Animal Behaviour.
Doctoral thesis on the Phenomenology, Etiology and the possible Clinical Significance of certain Stereotypies.
Associate Editor of Bombay Psychologist-A Journal of the Bombay Psychological Association |
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Publications :
• Readings in Psychology: Enhancing Human Potential. B,Barnes, S. Mehrotra, and J. Mendes (2006), Allied publishers. Pvt ltd. Papers
• Jennie Mendes & Neelima Patel(2004). A preliminary study on male and female college students and their alcohol consumption, experiences and future intentions. Urdhva Mula Vol 3, No 1.
• J. Mendes, Hebbar S, Arunan, M.C.(2006). From Psychology to Molecular Biology: The Biology of Mentation. Readings in Psychology: Enhancing Human Potential . B,Barnes, S. Mehrotra, and J. Mendes. Allied publishers. Pvt ltd.
• S, Velamur, P. Chakhravorty & S.Parekh. J. Mendes (2006) Filmology as a Pedagogical tool: An analysis of “Forrest Gump”- S, Velamur, P. Chakhravorty & S.Parekh. Bombay Psychologist.
Paper presentation :
Wendy Manuel & Jennie Mendes (2006). Adolescent health: Their emotions, concerns and well-being. National Conference, Globalization- a Psychosocial perspective. |
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Research on attitudes of parents and teachers to nursery school admission.
She is an ex-student of the College. A university topper at the M.A. Psychology she is a recipient of various prizes/ awards at the undergraduate and post graduate level.
She has been actively involved in different research projects since her post graduation which she has presented at various Conferences. She has been awarded the Smt. Sumitradevi Jatia Rotary Prize for her research (2005, 2008). Presently she is working at a research on earning Styles.
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She has initiated placement work as part of the study of Developmental psychology for the SYBA students. Since 2005 every year students get involved in volunteer activity with an NGO of their choice for as minimum of 2 months. Students have been greatly enriched by this experience and enjoy it so much that they often continue with the experience through the year.
She believes in making learning an enjoyable and participative experience and uses different innovative practices to make learning practical and reality based |
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EXAP-projects published as papers:
• A Study of Pre-menstrual Tension among Indian Women -S. Balan & J. Gunaratnam.
• Filmology as a Pedagogical tool: An analysis of “Forrest Gump”- S, Velamur, P. Chakhravorty & S.Parekh.
Other projects:
Mini research projexts at the SYBA level published as papers by the Sophia Centre for Women's Studies and Development 2004-05
• All the World's a Peep Show (Reality TV): Smitha Suryanarayanan, Perviz Rabady, Lavanya Varadrajan, and Vedika Sud
• The Psychological Symbiosis between Man and Nature: Jwala Narayanan
Student Presentation:
Attitudes of adolescents towards euthanasia - N. Sukumaran & A.Tulsiani-Paper presentation at the BPA-IPH conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health-Jan 2007.(published in the recent issue of the Bombay Psychologist) |
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Overseas and local alumnae regularly share their expertise with the students.
Manisha Sen- Ph. D Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Mumbai University .
Anuradha Sovani- Ph. D Reader, Clinical Psychologist, Mumbai University and IPH
Radhika Krishnamurthy, Psy D, Professor & Clinical Psychologist, Florida Institute of Technology , USA
Chandan Vaidya, Ph. D, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University , Washington DC USA
Ms Shireen Gandhy- Art curator Chemould art gallery.
Geeti Chari nee Bhargava consultant Audiologist and Counsellor
Rashmi Varma, Director, A.C. Nielson, ORG Marg, Mumbai
Srividya Iyer- Ph. D Faculty McGill University-Montreal Canada .
Consultant Neelangana Gupta-Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai
Shipali Ratnagar – Assistant Manager Reliance Retailing
Dolly Thakur- independent HR consultant.
Deepti Kanade-clinical psychologist, New Horizons Child Development Centre |
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Psychologists are employed in a variety of settings: research or practice (the application of the theory, concepts and research findings in psychology in various settings). Although primarily in colleges/universities/management institutes, hospitals and private practice as onsultants/counselors, they also work with NGOs in community outreach programmes, social work, rehabilitation, vocational and career guidance, industry, personnel and human resources, marketing and sales, public relations, media, law, sports, human development and special education (with the developmentally challenged).
In the last campus recruitment 4 psychology students were selected by Infosys as HR trainees |
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Ms. G. Pereira MA. (Psychology), MA (Political Science), BEd, MEd |
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She also holds two diplomas in HRD and Counseling. As she holds a double MA, she teaches both Psychology and Political Science. Teaching methods for Psychology include discussions of psychological concepts relating to every day life, projects are given on important psychological based topics.
Her hobbies include trekking, reading and working for animal welfare. |
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Ms. S. Johnson MA, BEd |
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She teaches Psychology for the XI and XII Std. |
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