Close Help Print Course module: 202000440 202000440 Introduction to Psychology Course info Schedule Course module 202000440 Credits (ECTS) 5 Course type Course Language of instruction English Contact person dr. J. ter Vrugte E-mail j.tervrugte@utwente.nl Lecturer(s) Lecturer prof.dr. A.J.M. de Jong Examiner dr. J. ter Vrugte Contactperson for the course dr. J. ter Vrugte Academic year 2022 Starting block 1A /   2A Application procedure You apply via OSIRIS Student Registration using OSIRIS Yes Aims At the end of the course, students will be able to: recognize and differentiate between the basic areas of Psychology and apply this knowledge to examples. differentiate between concepts of the scientific method of Psychology and apply these to examples. name and recognize theories and scientific insights in respect of the genetic and evolutionary basis for behaviour and apply these to examples More specific: students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of sensation and perception, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of learning, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of memory, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of knowledge representation, reasoning, decision-making and problem solving, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of language, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of intelligence, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of motivation and emotion, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of social cognition, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of cognitive and social development, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of personality, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of stress and health, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. students will be able to name and recognize concepts, theories and scientific insights in respect of psychological therapies, can differentiate between them, and apply this knowledge to examples. Content This course represents an initial introduction to Psychology. Psychology is a scientific discipline in the study of human behaviour. It includes the following subjects: Research Methods of the discipline, the biological basis of behaviour, theories in respect of learning, memory, sensation and perception, consciousness, cognitive processes (for example, reasoning), language, social and cognitive development, social cognition, influence and relationships, motivation and emotions, personality and intelligence. The most important theories and insights that Psychology has produced in these areas are discussed in the book These subjects relate to the basic areas of Psychology that are expanded upon in other subjects in the Psychology educational programme, namely Biological Psychology, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality Psychology and test theory. The course requires students to study the content by themselves by means of the book and a series of video lectures. In addition, live contact moments are offered (check the Canvas page or schedule for a current overview). All meetings are voluntary.   Participating study Bachelor Psychology Required materials Book Psychology (6th Edition) Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White - Global Edition 9781292353548 Course material Other materials contain lecture sheets Recommended materials - Instructional modes Lecture Tests Written exam Close Help Print