Course: Introduction to Psychology

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Course title Introduction to Psychology
Course code LUKR/L1LZP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Trechová Petra, Mgr.
Course content
Subject of Psychology. Main psychological trends and historical development of the field. Research methods in psychology. Cognitive processes I (perception, attention, thinking). Cognitive processes II (memory, creativity, learning). Emotions (development, meaning, regulation, emotional intelligence). Personality (temperament, character and free qualities, typology). Abilities, intelligence (development, the possibility of influence). The motivation of human behavior. Man and society I (social role, social status, socialization). Man and Society II (group psychology, crowd). Attitudes and their change. Communication and assertiveness (working in stress situations).Psychohygiene.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Assumed basic knowledge in psychology in the range of secondary curriculum.
Assumed basic knowledge in psychology in the range of secondary curriculum.
learning outcomes
vymezit předmět studia psychologie.
vymezit předmět studia psychologie.
vysvětlit základní psychologické jevy.
vysvětlit základní psychologické jevy.
popsat jednotlivé složky osobnosti.
popsat jednotlivé složky osobnosti.
objasnit chování člověka ve společnosti.
objasnit chování člověka ve společnosti.
shrnout principy péče o duševní zdraví.
shrnout principy péče o duševní zdraví.
define subjects of study in psychology.
define subjects of study in psychology.
explain elemental psychological phenomena.
explain elemental psychological phenomena.
describe features of personality.
describe features of personality.
explain human behaviour in society.
explain human behaviour in society.
resume principles of mental health care.
resume principles of mental health care.
Skills
diskutovat o tématech duševního zdraví.
diskutovat o tématech duševního zdraví.
využívat konkrétní metody k vlastnímu sebepoznání a osobnostnímu růstu.
využívat konkrétní metody k vlastnímu sebepoznání a osobnostnímu růstu.
aplikovat získané poznatky v interakci s druhými lidmi.
aplikovat získané poznatky v interakci s druhými lidmi.
požít konkrétní metody k péči o vlastní duševní zdraví.
požít konkrétní metody k péči o vlastní duševní zdraví.
discuss mental health topics.
discuss mental health topics.
use concrete methods of self-discovery and personal growth.
use concrete methods of self-discovery and personal growth.
apply gained knowledge in various interactions.
apply gained knowledge in various interactions.
use concrete methods of mental health care.
use concrete methods of mental health care.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of educational material
Recommended literature
  • Kassin, S.M. Psychologie 2.
  • Myers, D.G. Sociální psychologie.
  • Říčan, P. Psychologie.
  • Smékal, V. Pozvání do psychologie osobnosti.


Study plans that include the course
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