Introduction to Psychology

🚀 Introduction to Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour 🧠

RATIONALE
Why dive into psychology? It's simple - understanding human behaviour is key to effectively interacting with others, both professionally and personally. Whether you're navigating the dynamics of an organization or exploring the intricacies of your own mind, a solid foundation in psychology can unlock new perspectives and insights. This course is your first step into the fascinating world of why we do what we do.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Embark on a journey through the science of the mind with our introductory course in psychology. It's designed to illuminate the complexities of human behaviour, providing you with the fundamental principles that underpin psychological theories. You'll not only gain insight into your own actions but also learn to apply this knowledge within an organizational context. This course will transform how you view and interact with people around you.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
By completing this course, you can expect to:

• Grasp the origins of psychology and appreciate what psychologists do in various fields.
• Understand the research process in psychology, including the diverse methodologies employed by psychologists.
• Critically assess conflicting ideas, interesting psychological phenomena, widely accepted societal 'truths', and your own personal beliefs.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:

• Be able to discuss the major theoretical perspectives within modern psychology.
• Understand the various influences on human behaviour.
• Apply psychological theories to elucidate human behaviours in real-world situations.
• Predict how individuals might react in different scenarios based on psychological principles.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course is rich with content, covering a broad range of topics essential for understanding the mind and behaviour:

1. Overview of Psychology and the Major Theoretical Perspectives (6 hours) - Discover the history and foundational theories of psychology that shape our understanding today.
2. Understanding Human Behaviour - Explore the factors influencing our actions and decisions.
3. Learning - Investigate how we acquire new knowledge and skills.
4. Memory - Uncover the secrets of how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the brain.
5. Cognition - Examine the processes involved in thinking and problem-solving.
6. Intelligence - Analyse what intelligence entails and its expression across different contexts.
7. Sensation - Learn about how we perceive sensory information from the environment.
8. Perception - Understand how we organize and interpret sensory information.
9. Motivation - Explore the drives that propel us to act and make decisions.
10. Emotion - Delve into the nature of emotions and their influence on our lives.
11. Attitudes and Beliefs - Study how attitudes are formed and influence our perceptions and actions.
12. Personality - Investigate the characteristics that make us unique individuals.
13. Abnormal Behaviour - Gain insights into mental health disorders and their treatments.
14. Psychological Measurement and Testing - Learn about the tools and methods used to assess psychological functioning.
15. Organizational Psychology - Understand how psychology applies to the workplace, optimizing human performance and organizational outcomes.

Join us on this intellectual adventure into the mind! 🎓✨