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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Mathur, N. (2010). Develop super power memory. Darya Ganj,
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Mcgrath, H. & Edwards, H.
(2010).Difficult personalities. A
practical guide to managing the hurtful behavior of others (and maybe your
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Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. (2009). Introduction to psychology. Phil ed. Singapore: Cengage Learning,
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