Course: Basics of Psychology

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Course title Basics of Psychology
Course code USP/S1ZP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pacholík Viktor, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Reflection of student's preconcepts in relation to subject problematic. - Subject of psychology, main (major/ leading) psychological trends. - Research methods in psychology. - Cognitive processes. - Emotions. - The introduction to study of personality temperament, character and volitional qualities. - Determination of human psyche. - Abilities, intelligence (s). - Motivation of human behaviour. - Introduction to social psychology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for examination - 20 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 18 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
nespecifikováno
nespecifikováno
learning outcomes
A student will get an insight into contemporary psychological system and notions concerning mechanisms and rules of human psyche. A student is able to define basic terms of general psychology and explain general rules of human psyche functioning. A student understands problematic / issues of personality forming and is able to orientate within contemporary psychological approach towards a human being.
A student will get an insight into contemporary psychological system and notions concerning mechanisms and rules of human psyche. A student is able to define basic terms of general psychology and explain general rules of human psyche functioning. A student understands problematic / issues of personality forming and is able to orientate within contemporary psychological approach towards a human being.
teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
assessment methods
Oral examination
Oral examination
Text analysis
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Text analysis
Recommended literature
  • Atkinsonová, R.L. a kol. Psychologie. Praha : Portál, 2003.
  • Čáp, J., Mareš, J. Psychologie pro učitele. Praha: Portál,, 2007.
  • DRAPELA, V., J. Přehled teorií osobnosti.
  • Ferjenčík, Ján. Úvod do metodologie psychologického výzkumu : jak zkoumat lidskou duši. Vyd. 1. Praha : Portál, 2000. ISBN 80-7178-367-6.
  • Kohoutek, R. Základy užité psychologie. Brno: Cerm,, 2002.
  • Nakonečný M. Lexikon psychologie. Praha : Vodnář, 1995. ISBN 80-85255-74-X.
  • Nakonečný, M. Motivace lidského chování. Academia Praha. 1996.
  • PLHÁKOVÁ, A. Učebnice obecné psychologie. Praha: Academia, 2003.
  • Smékal, Vladimír. Pozvání do psychologie osobnosti : člověk v zrcadle vědomí. 2. opr. vyd. Brno : Barrister & Principal, 2004. ISBN 8086598659.


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