Introduction to General Psychology

In this course, you will learn about the science of psychology and the study of human behavior. You will be provided with an overview of the different subdisciplines of psychology, including developmental psychology, social psychology, differential psychology, biological psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, and abnormal psychology. The course further covers the methods of psychology, its history, and philosophical foundations.

Topics include:

oFoundations for the Study of Psychology
oMethods of Psychology
oSocial and Personality Psychology

• The Development of Body, Thought, and Language
• Social Development

oThe Biological Bases of Behavior

• Genetics and Evolutionary Foundations of Behavior
• The Neural Control of Behavior

oSensation and Perception

• Overview: Smell, Taste, Pain, Hearing, and Psychophysics
• Focus: The Psychology of Vision

oPsychological Disorders and Treatment

Students will master the most important techniques of practical scientific work and understand scientific texts.

• Exam 80%
• In-class participation 20% (including oral participation, quizzes, discussions and group activities)