Psychology, Group D2
Course code
GEN301
Course type
BSc Course
Weekly Hours
2,0
ECTS
3.0
Term
FS 2024
Language
Englisch
Lecturers
Prof. Dr. Tillmann Wagner
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.
Course content
An overview of key psychological perspectives, principles, and processes is provided, including the topics of:
- Determinants of human behavior
- Levels of explaining human behavior
- Affect and cognition
- Evolutionary psychology
- Social psychology
- Dual processes
- Personality psychology
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 11.01.2024 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Thursday, 18.01.2024 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Monday, 22.01.2024 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Thursday, 01.02.2024 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Thursday, 08.02.2024 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Thursday, 15.02.2024 | 11:30 - 15:15 |
| Friday, 01.03.2024 | 09:00 - 11:30 |
Learning outcomes
The objective of this class lies in providing students with an understanding of key psychological perspectives, principles, and processes helping to explain individuals’ behavior, decision making, and personal experiences in organizations and beyond.
Literature
Optional Readings:Gray, Peter and David F. Bjorklund (2018), Psychology, 8th ed. New York, NY: Macmillan.
Learningmethods
Lecturing
Exam
Grading of this course is based on final exam performance (accounting for 2/3 of the grading) and participation in interactive in-class exercises (accounting for 1/3 of the grading).