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)
  • Kutnarová Alice, Mgr.
  • Trechová Petra, Mgr.
Course content
1. Subject of Psychology and main psychological trends. 2. Research methods in psychology. 3. Characteristics of the human psyche (experience, behavior, behavior of a person in a crisis) 4. Cognitive processes (perception, attention, thinking, memory, imagination and fantasy). 5. Emotions (development, meaning, regulation, emotional intelligence). 6. Human personality (develop mental periods, temperament, character and free qualities, typology). 7. Abilities, intelligence, learning (development, the possibility of influence). 8. Human behavior and its causes (needs, motivations, attitudes and their changes, interests). 9. Man and society I (basics of social psychology, socialization, social role, social status, generation, social motivation). 10. Man and Society II (group and crowd psychology, conformity, coalition, propaganda, social conflicts). 11. Basics od psychology of human communication (verbal, non-verbal). 12. Communication skills (assertive communication, non-violet communication, solution-oriented communication). 13. Basics of communication skills wtih a person in crisis. 14. Psychohygiene (the effect of stress on an individual´s psyche, defense mechanisms and coping strategies, burnout syndrome).

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.
define subject of psychology describe the main psychological trends and their basic ideas explain basic psychological phenomena describe individual components of personality explain the importance of emotions in human life clarify human behavior in society summarize the principles of mental health care
define subject of psychology describe the main psychological trends and their basic ideas explain basic psychological phenomena describe individual components of personality explain the importance of emotions in human life clarify human behavior in society summarize the principles of mental health care
Skills
use specific methods for self-knowledge and personal growth apply acquired knowledge in interaction with other people discuss important factors of the social environment and its influence on people discuss mental health topics use specific methods to take care of your own mental health
use specific methods for self-knowledge and personal growth apply acquired knowledge in interaction with other people discuss important factors of the social environment and its influence on people discuss mental health topics use specific methods to take care of your own mental health
learning outcomes
Knowledge
define subject of psychology describe the main psychological trends and their basic ideas explain basic psychological phenomena describe individual components of personality explain the importance of emotions in human life clarify human behavior in society summarize the principles of mental health care
define subject of psychology describe the main psychological trends and their basic ideas explain basic psychological phenomena describe individual components of personality explain the importance of emotions in human life clarify human behavior in society summarize the principles of mental health care
Skills
use specific methods for self-knowledge and personal growth apply acquired knowledge in interaction with other people discuss important factors of the social environment and its influence on people discuss mental health topics se specific methods to take care of your own mental health
use specific methods for self-knowledge and personal growth apply acquired knowledge in interaction with other people discuss important factors of the social environment and its influence on people discuss mental health topics se specific methods to take care of your own mental health
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Teamwork
Teamwork
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Skills
Self-reflection
Self-reflection
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Teamwork
Teamwork
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • BOUKALOVÁ, Hedvika, CERHA, Ondřej, SEDLÁČEK, Mojmír, ŠÍROVÁ, Eva. Psychologie komunikace. Praha, 2023. ISBN 978-80-271-1388-0.
  • HELUS, Zdeněk. Úvod do psychologie. Praha, 2015. ISBN 9788024742212.
  • MIKULÁŠTÍK, Milan. Manažerská psychologie. Praha, 2015. ISBN 9788024742212.
  • NAKONEČNÝ, Milan. Psychologie osobnosti. Praha, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7553-886-4.
  • ŘÍČAN, Pavel. Psychologie. Praha. 2013.
  • SMÉKAL, Vladimír. Pozvání do psychologie osobnosti. Brno, 2002. ISBN 978-80-87029-62-6.
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, Marie. Obecná psychologie. Dílčí aspekty lidské psychiky a jejich orgánový základ. Praha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-246-3268-1.


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