Introduction to Psychology
Psychology
A course by
Lincoln University
You’ll examine the basic concepts, theories and approaches of psychology and analyse how individual behaviour is affected by sensation, perception, cognition, learning, personality and developmental process.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Explain major themes and theories
Explain central themes and theories including biological bases, social diversity, perception, development, motivation, etc.
Understand the origins and focus of psychology
Outline the origins and focus of scientific psychology.
Define and describe psychology
Define psychology and describe the range of approaches and areas of research it encompasses.
What You're Signing Up For
This 15-credit course introduces students to the foundational concepts, theories, and research methods in psychology. Topics covered include the origins and scientific focus of psychology, biological bases of behaviour, sensory and perceptual processes, human development, learning theories, memory and cognition, language, motivation and emotion, personality theories, psychological disorders, and ethical considerations in research. Upon completion, students will be able to critically evaluate psychological theories and research and understand key psychological processes.
Course Content
- Origins and focus of scientific psychology
- Definition and areas of psychological research
- Central themes and theories including biological bases of behaviour, social and cultural diversity, individual differences
- Major methods of psychological research
- Anatomy and functioning of the nervous system and neurons
- Visual and auditory sensory systems and sensory processes
- Principles and processes of human perception
- Human developmental stages and theories (Piaget, Erickson, Kohlberg)
- Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning
- Human memory structure and processes (encoding, storage, retrieval)
- Principles of thought and human information processing
- Language structure and acquisition
- Theories of human motivation and emotion
- Approaches to understanding personality
- Categories and symptoms of psychological disorders and their causes
- Ethical issues in psychological research
What sort of industry will this job lead to
education
Future employment opportunities might be
Further study in psychology or related disciplines
Careers in social services, education, counseling, or research support