Textbook of Psychology & Sociology for GNM Students, 3/E | Covers Human Behavior, Personality, Learning, Intelligence, Family, Society, Community and Social Problems with Chapter-End Exercises

Textbook of Psychology & Sociology for GNM Students, 3/E is a single comprehensive volume that brings together both subjects of the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) syllabus for General Nursing and Midwifery in one easy-to-follow text. The book is structured in two clear sections — Section 1: Psychology (6 chapters) and Section 2: Sociology (6 chapters), 12 chapters in all — so students move from the foundations of the human mind and behavior straight into the social context in which nursing care is delivered, without needing two separate textbooks. Every chapter is written in simple, clear language aimed at self-study, building each topic step by step: the structure of the mind and elements of personality, the psychology of human behavior (needs, motivation, stress, conflict, defense mechanisms, emotions, attitude and habits), learning and memory, personality types and intelligence on the Psychology side; and the concept and scope of sociology, the individual, the family and marriage, the society, the community, and the economy on the Sociology side. Key terms are set in bold within the running text, and concepts such as the levels of consciousness are explained with labeled diagrams for quick visual recall. Every chapter closes with an EXERCISES box of review questions, so students can test their grasp of what they have just studied and get a clear sense of how questions are likely to be framed in their examinations. Who This Book Is For: GNM Students: studying Psychology and Sociology as part of the revised INC syllabus, who need one textbook that covers both subjects in simple, self-explanatory language for classroom study and exam preparation. Why This Book Helps: Simplifies complex psychology concepts: breaks down the structure of the mind, personality theory, learning and intelligence into plain-language explanations suited to nursing students rather than psychology specialists. Connects sociology directly to nursing practice: frames family, society, community and social problems in terms of their relevance to patient care and community health. Builds exam readiness chapter by chapter: the end-of-chapter EXERCISES let students self-check understanding topic by topic instead of cramming before the exam. Covers the full revised INC syllabus in one book: removes the need to buy separate Psychology and Sociology texts for the GNM course. Addresses real social issues nursing students will encounter: dedicated coverage of prostitution, crime, divorce, the dowry system, juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, alcoholism, and rehabilitation measures grounds sociology in practical Indian social realities. Key Features: Two-in-one text covering both Psychology and Sociology across 12 chapters, fully aligned to the revised INC syllabus for GNM. EXERCISES box with review questions at the end of every chapter to test concept grasp and build exam familiarity. Explains core psychology topics — structure of the mind, personality, learning, memory, intelligence, defense mechanisms, emotions and attitude — with supporting labeled diagrams such as the levels-of-consciousness figure. Dedicated Sociology section spanning family, marriage, society, social stratification, social class and caste, and community and economy topics including population and family budget. Written by two nursing educators, Navdeep Bansal and Rekha Rani Nar, with backgrounds in psychiatric nursing education and nursing research. Read more