UCSSCPSY117.5 ECTSEnglishBachelor
Introduction to Psychology
Faculteit—
NiveauBachelor
Studiejaar2026-2027
Beschrijving
Course goals
- converse 'like a psychologist,' demonstrating an understanding and applying of key concepts, theories, and classical studies.
- summarize key psychological concepts, theories, and methods that comprise contemporary psychology.
- design and evaluate research questions amenable to empirical study.
- design and conduct psychological research.
- Exams: 1
- Class presentation: 1, 2
- Term paper: 2, 3, 4
- Class participation: 1
Content
This course treats psychology as a science and a profession, emphasizing scientific theories, empirical research, and their applications. We begin with the development of psychology as a discipline devoted to answering centuries-old questions about human nature and behavior. We cover traditional fields of psychology including biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning and motivation, cognition, emotion, child development, personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, social psychology, and applied psychology.
Format
The instructor lectures during one class meeting each week. The other class is devoted to student research projects, in-class experiments and demonstrations, videos, and exams. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters prior to class. They also take a midterm and final exam, both of which consist of multiple choice and open essay questions.
The instructor lectures during one class meeting each week. The other class is devoted to student research projects, in-class experiments and demonstrations, videos, and exams. Students are expected to read the assigned chapters prior to class. They also take a midterm and final exam, both of which consist of multiple choice and open essay questions.
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