COURSE SYLLABUS IN General Psychology

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE   : Social Science I

COURSE TITLE    : General Psychology

NO.OF UNITS     : Three (3)

NO. OF HOURS  : Fifty Four hours (54 hrs)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

                The course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, and theories of psychology. Topics presented reflect a sampling of major areas and interest and activity in the field of psychology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

               

1.       discuss and distinguish  the different psychological theories covered in practical terms;

2.       appreciate the similarities and accept  individual differences in terms of development;

3.       identify and foster pro social behavior; and

4.       choose the appropriate principle to explain specific human behavior; and

5.       relate the different knowledge of psychology to everyday life.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Introduction

                1.1. Definition of Psychology

                1.2. Subareas of Psychology

                1.3. Brief History of Psychology

                1.4. Goals of Psychology

                1.5. Psychological Research Methods

2. Biological Basis of Behavior

                2.1. Genes

                2.2. Nervous System

                2.3. Endocrine System

               

3. Biological and Cognitive Bases of Sensation and Perception

                3.1. The Different Sense Organs

                3.2. Principles of Perception

               

4. Characteristics of Individuals at different Stages of Development

                4.1. Prenatal

                4.2. Infancy

                4.3. Childhood

                4.3. Adolescence

                4.4. Adulthood

               

5. The Learning Process

                5.1. Behavioral Learning Theories

                                5.1.1. Classical conditioning

                                5.1.2. Operant conditioning

                                5.1.3. Connectionism theories

5.2. Social cognitive learning theory

                5.3. Cognitive Learning Theories

                                5.3.1. Cognitive development theory

                                5.3.2. Information processing theory

                5.4. Language and Language Acquisition Theories

                                5.4.1. Sociocultural theories

                                5.4.2. Behaviorists theories

                                5.4.5. Nativist theory

                5.5. Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision-making

               

6. Intelligence, Problem Solving and Creativity

                6.1. Theories on Intelligence

                                6.1.1. g-factor theory

                                6.1.2. Cattel-Horn model of intelligence

                                6.1.3. Multiple intelligence theory

                                6.1.4. Triarchic theory of intelligence

                6.2. Problem Solving and Creativity Models

                                6.2.1. Sternberg seven-step problem solving model

                                6.2.2. Creative problem solving model

                                6.2.3. Means-ends analysis

                                6.2.4. Paul Torrance creativity model

                                6.2.5. Carl Rogers inner conditions for creativity

                                6.2.6. Wallas model of creativity

7. Motivation and Emotion

                7.1. Theories on motivation

                                7.1.1. Evolutionary theory

                                7.1.2. Drive reduction theory

                                7.1.3. Optimal arousal theory

                                7.1.4. Hierarchical theory

                7.2. Importance and functions of emotions

8. Social Behavior

                8.1. Group and Social Influence

                8.2. Attitudes

                8.3. Fostering Pro social Behavior

9. Psychological Disorders

                9.1. Types of Psychological Disorders

                9.2. Treatment of Psychological Disorders

METHODOLOGIES:

                1. Lecture Discussion

                2. Cooperative Learning

                3. Discovery Learning

                4. Demonstration

               

GRADING SYSTEM:

                1. Long Quiz/Short Quiz                                                 20 %

                2. Recitation/Activities/Participation                       20%

                3. Project (Reaction Papers/Case Analysis)           10%

                4. Assignment                                                                   10%

                5. Major Examinations                                                   40%

                                                                                Total                   100%

               

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attendance (At least 80% of the total number of hours of sessions)

2. Short and Long Quizzes

3. Major Examinations

4. Classroom Activities (Paper and Pencil and Participatory Activities)

5. Activity Portfolio

6. Assignments/Reaction Papers

7. Oral/Written reports

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