Course: Psychology I.

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Course title Psychology I.
Course code UPV/R1PSY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + E-learning + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
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)
  • Lemrová Soňa, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- The history of psychology as a science. Nature of Psychology (subject, paradigm, targets and approaches). - Characteristics of the main directions of contemporary psychology. - The basic psychological processes and functions, laws and application in practice. - Perception, attention, imagination and fantasy, sleep. - Memory. - Learning. - Thinking. - Motivation. - Emotions. - Intelligence and creativity.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), E-learning
  • Home preparation for classes - 65 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 65 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
the student can define basic psychological categories
the student can define basic psychological categories
describe psychology as a scientific discipline
describe psychology as a scientific discipline
explain the basic theoretical concepts and mechanisms of the functioning of the human psyche
explain the basic theoretical concepts and mechanisms of the functioning of the human psyche
describe simple diagrams of the organ bases of psychological functions
describe simple diagrams of the organ bases of psychological functions
to describe changes in psychological functions in different age periods
to describe changes in psychological functions in different age periods
Skills
the student can interpret changes in psychological functions from the point of view of education and individual development
the student can interpret changes in psychological functions from the point of view of education and individual development
apply a psychological approach to the field of adult education
apply a psychological approach to the field of adult education
reflect their own emotions
reflect their own emotions
distinguish actions resulting from intrinsic or extrinsic motivation
distinguish actions resulting from intrinsic or extrinsic motivation
apply acquired knowledge in the process of own learning
apply acquired knowledge in the process of own learning
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Text analysis
Text analysis
Demonstration
Demonstration
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Observation
Observation
Teamwork
Teamwork
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Text analysis
Text analysis
Demonstration
Demonstration
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Teamwork
Teamwork
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Written examination
Written examination
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • ATKINSON, R. L. Introduction to Psychology. Thomson Learning, 1996. ISBN 978-0155015548.
  • DANCER, G. Psychosomatika. Praha: Portál, 2001.
  • FONTANA, D. Psychologie ve školní praxi. Praha: Portál, 2003.
  • HARTL, P. Psychologický slovník. Praha: Portál. 2000.
  • Hayes N. Základy sociální psychologie. Praha: Portál., 2003.
  • KERN, H. a kol. Přehled psychologie. Praha: Portál, 1999. ISBN 80-7178-240-8.
  • Kopřiva, K. Lidský vztah jako součást profese. Praha: Portál, 2006.
  • MUSIL, J. Základy psychologie. Olomouc: UP, 2006.
  • NAKONEČNÝ, M. Psychologie osobnosti. Praha: Academia, 2003.
  • NAKONEČNÝ, M. Základy psychologie. Praha : Academia, 1998.
  • PLHÁKOVÁ, A. Učebnice obecné psychologie. 2. vyd.. Praha: Academia, 2023.
  • ŘÍČAN, P. Psychologie osobnosti. Praha: Grada, 2007. ISBN 80-247-1174-5.
  • ŘÍČAN,P. Psychologie. Praha:Portál, 2005.
  • Vágnerová, M. Základy psychologie. Praha: Karolinum,, 2008.
  • VÁGNEROVÁ,M. Vývojová psychologie : dětství, dospělost, stáří. Praha: Portál, 2000.
  • Vízdal, F. Základy psychologie. Brno : IMS, 2008.
  • Vybíral, Zbyněk. Psychologie jinak : současná kritická psychologie. Vyd. 1. Praha : Academia, 2006. ISBN 80-200-1367-9.
  • Výrost, J., Slaměník, I.. Sociální psychologie. 1997.


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