SSSW_PYSC100: Psychology Fundamentals - Taylor Pro College

SSSW_PYSC100: Psychology Fundamentals

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About Course

  • The course introduces the basic concepts and core topics in the study of the origins and variations in human behavior. 
  • Students will be introduced to sense and perception, consciousness, memory, learning, language and thought, and psychological disorders. 
  • Students will also be introduced to psychological assessment and therapeutic practice.

After the completion of this course you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Psychology

  • Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Mental Health Support
  • Private Health Care
  • Public Health Care
  • Social Work
  • Psychiatrist
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What Will You Learn?

  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic psychological terminology and concepts and theories.
  • Identify and describe important historical developments in psychology.
  • Critically analyze information about human behavior and distinguish between conclusions supported by scientific evidence.
  • Demonstrate applied psychology analysis and evaluative skills.
  • Describe the structure and function of the various components and regions of the human brain.
  • Describe the structure and function of the various human sensory systems.
  • Identify and describe the different types of learning, behaviour and conditioning.
  • Identify and describe the different levels of consciousness, perception and sensation.
  • Describe the stages of human development.
  • Explain the process of language development and the role of language in understanding the world around us.
  • Discuss the role of culture and society on our understanding of human psychology.

Course Content

Module 1

  • Topic 1: Psychology a History
    04:08
  • LO1: Define key Psychological Schools of Thought and their Evolution
    05:16
  • LO2: Identify the major thinkers and philosophical movements that influenced the development of psychology as a scientific discipline
    02:24
  • LO3: Describe the emergence of experimental methods in psychology and their impact on the field
    04:16
  • LO4: Analyze the ethical considerations that have arisen throughout the history of Psychology
    03:34
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Psychology a History
  • Topic 2: Psychology Research
    03:50
  • LO1: Describe how psychological research contributes to our understanding of mental processes and behavior
    03:58
  • LO2: Identify the different types of research designs used in psychology
    03:59
  • LO3: Interpret research findings, considering their strengths, limitations, and generalizability
    03:30
  • LO4: Summarize the ethical considerations involved in specific research methodologies
    02:50
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Psychology Research
  • Topic 3: Human Behavior
    03:53
  • LO1: Define the Key Concepts and Theories related to Human Behavior
    04:08
  • LO2: Explain how the Nervous System, and Brain Structures influence Human Behavior
    04:33
  • LO3: Analyze how Cognitive Biases and Heuristics can influence Decision-making and Judgment
    02:24
  • LO4: Explain the basic principles of learning in the context of Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Observational Learning
    03:17
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Human Behavior
  • Topic 4: Sensation and Perception
    03:54
  • LO1: Define the basic processes of Sensation and How Sensory Information is received by the Brain
    06:26
  • LO2: Demonstrate the different sensory systems and their unique functions
    06:26
  • LO3: Analyze the role of Attention and Selective Perception in shaping our understanding of Sensory Information
    06:53
  • LO4: Explain how our Understanding of Sensory limitations can inform the Design of safer or more User-friendly Environments
    07:01
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Sensation and Perception
  • Topic 5: Consciousness Conditioning
    03:34
  • LO1: Define key concepts related to Consciousness, Including Wakefulness, Awareness, and Altered States
    04:59
  • LO2: Explain the core concepts of Classical Conditioning using Pavlov’s Experiment as a Model
    04:00
  • LO3: Identify the Stages and Functions of Sleep, including REM and non-REM sleep
    06:31
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Consciousness Conditioning
  • Topic 6: Types of Learning
    03:51
  • LO1: Define the different types of Learning
    03:56
  • LO2: Compare and Contrast the different Learning theories Highlighting their Strengths and Limitations
    05:38
  • LO3: Explain how Habituation allows us to filter out unimportant stimuli and How Sensitization can increase our responsiveness to significant stimuli
    02:36
  • LO4: Analyze the role of Cognitive Factors like Memory, Attention, and Motivation in influencing Learning
    04:35
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Types of Learning
  • Topic 7: Types of Memory
    03:38
  • LO1: List different types of Memory, including Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory
    06:09
  • LO2: Explain the distinctions between Explicit and Implicit Memory
    05:28
  • LO3: Paraphrase factors that influence Memory Accuracy and Forgetting, including Interference Decay
    05:04
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Types of Memory
  • Topic 8: Components and Physiology of Memory
    03:08
  • LO1: Quote the key components of Memory, Including Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval
    05:16
  • LO2: Apply knowledge of Memory Processes to understand Memory Disorders and Cognitive Enhancements
    06:42
  • LO3: Discuss the role of Neurotransmitters, such as Acetylcholine and Dopamine, in Memory Formation
    05:05
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Components and Physiology of Memory
  • Topic 9: Intelligence Language
    03:31
  • LO1: Define Intelligence and Describe different Theoretical Perspectives on Intelligence, such as Psychometric and Cognitive Approaches
    08:20
  • LO2: Explain the Development of Intelligence across the Lifespan, from Infancy to Adulthood
    05:32
  • LO3: Describe how Intelligence is measured and assessed, including the use of IQ Tests and other Assessment Tools
    04:44
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Intelligence Language
  • Topic 10: Problem Solving
    03:25
  • LO1: Define Problem-Solving and differentiate it from Decision-Making
    04:21
  • LO2: Discuss the role of Creativity and Divergent thinking in generating Novel Solutions to Problems
    07:05
  • LO3: Analyze the Nature of the Problem itself influences the Strategies we Employ
    06:38
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Problem Solving
  • Topic 11: Decision Making
    03:06
  • LO1: Explain Cognitive Biases and Heuristics that Influence Decision Making
    06:42
  • LO2: Analyze the impact of Emotions and Intuition on Decision-Making
    05:54
  • LO3: Analyze the potential for biases based on Cultural Background or Social Identity to influence our Decisions
    06:13
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Decision Making
  • Topic 12: Motivation and Emotions
    03:24
  • LO1: Define Motivation and Explain its role in Initiating, Directing, and Sustaining Behavior
    04:23
  • LO2: Analyze different theories of Emotion and Exploring how Emotions Arise
    05:52
  • LO3: Explore the impact of Cultural Background on the Expression and Interpretation of Emotions
    08:52
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Motivation and Emotions
  • Topic 13: Personality and Behaviour
    03:37
  • LO1: Define Personality and Identify key theories of Personality
    07:45
  • LO2: Explain how Personality Influences Behavior across different Situations and Contexts
    05:38
  • LO3: Discuss the Influence of Genetics, Environment, and Culture on the formation of Personality
    05:34
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Personality and Behavior
  • Topic 14: Attitude
    03:00
  • LO1: Define Attitudes and Differentiate between their three Key Components
    07:30
  • LO2: Evaluate the Effectiveness of different Strategies for promoting Positive Social change through Attitude Modification
    08:26
  • LO3: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Attitude
  • Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

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