Overview
Aims
Describe key concepts, principles, and themes
Develop a knowledge of content domain
Describe applications of psychology
Course contents
LEARNING UNIT I: Cognitive processes
Sensations and perceptions
Attention
Memory
Thinking and problem solving
LEARNING UNIT II: Learning
Behaviorist models of learning
Social learning theory
LEARNING UNIT III: Motivation
Conceptual delimitations
The human needs
The motivational value of personal expectations
The motivational value of others' expectations
Motivational value of attributions
Learned helplessness
Cognitive dissonance
Sense of self-efficacy
The relationship between motivation and performance
Types of motivation
LEARNING UNIT IV: Emotions
Definition and general characterization
Types of emotions
Theories of emotions
Stress and psychological adaptation
LEARNING UNIT V: Personality
General characterization
Theories of personality
Learning outcomes
Identify basic concepts and research findings, and give examples of psychology's
integrative themes.
Apply psychological principles to everyday life.
Draw appropriate, logical, and objective conclusions about behavior and mental
processes from empirical evidence.
Assessment
Describe key concepts, principles. Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains. Describe applications of psychology.