Dr Preeti Tabitha Louis is currently employed as Lecturer of Psychology, Department of Behavioural Sciences, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. She has a master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Madras University, Chennai, and a PhD in Psychology from VIT, Vellore, and has taught the subject the subject both at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level. Dr Preeti Louis has also been invited to speak at workshops on stress management, effective leadership, and team building. Her research interests include understanding adjustment among adolescents and developing their self-confidence.

Chapter 1 The Nature and Scope of Psychology
Chapter 2 Methods of Psychology
Chapter 3 The Biological Basis of Behaviour
Chapter 4 Genetics and Behaviour
Chapter 5 The Nervous System
Chapter 6 The Sense Organs, Muscles and Glands
Chapter 7 Mental Health and Mental Hygiene
Chapter 8 Mental Illness–Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Chapter 9 Ego Defence Mechanisms
Chapter 10 Frustration and Conflict
Chapter 11 Guidance and Counselling
Chapter 12 Developmental Psychology
Chapter 13 Psychology of Vulnerable Individuals
Chapter 14 Personality
Chapter 15 Attention and Perception
Chapter 16 Intelligence and Aptitude
Chapter 17 Learning
Chapter 18 Memory
Chapter 19 Thinking
Chapter 20 Motivation
Chapter 21 Emotions and Stress
Chapter 22 Attitudes
Chapter 23 Psychological Assessment and Tests
Chapter 24 Psychology of Groups
Chapter 25 Application of Soft Skills
Chapter 26 Self-Empowerment
Index