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For preparing for the MA Psychology entrance exam at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, you will need books that cover core psychological theories, research methods, and applied aspects of psychology. While there isn't an official list provided by the college, here is a list of recommended books that align with typical entrance exam content:

• "Introduction to Psychology" by Morgan & King
• "Psychology" by Robert A. Baron
• "Introduction to Psychology" by Atkinson & Hilgard
• "Developmental Psychology" by Elizabeth B. Hurlock
• "Life-Span Development" by Santrock
• "Social Psychology" by Baron & Byrne
• "The Social Animal" by Elliot Aronson
• "Research Methods in Psychology" by C.R. Kothari
• "Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology" by Hugh Coolican
• "Abnormal Psychology" by Ronald J. Comer
• "Abnormal Psychology" by Barlow & Durand
• "Theories of Personality" by Hall & Lindzey
• "Personality: Theory and Research" by Pervin and John
• "Cognitive Psychology" by Robert J. Sternberg
• "Cognitive Psychology: A Student's Handbook" by Eysenck and Keane

Other useful resources :

• NCERT Psychology Textbooks (Class 11 & 12) : For foundational knowledge and concepts.
• Previous Year Entrance Question Papers : Check St. Xavier's official website or contact alumni groups for past papers.

Hope it helps !

For the St. Xavier's College Kolkata MA Psychology entrance exam 2025, consider focusing on standard psychology textbooks like "Introduction to Psychology" by Atkinson, Hilgard, and Atkinson, "Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral Science" by S. S. Saraf, and "Abnormal Psychology" by David A. Kingdon, while also practicing with past year papers and mock tests available online, as the specific syllabus might not be explicitly stated by the college.

You can start your preparation through CUET PG Psychology 2025" books by Power Within Psychology and use Online mock tests available on various educational platforms .

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