EVØ-ØKB2108 Psychology

Contents and structure

Biological psychology. 2. Cognitive psychology (perception, memory, learning, and thought). 3. Motivational and emotional psychology. 4. Personality psychology with psychological deviation and health-care psychology. 5. Social and societal psychology.

Learning Outcome

The student:

• Can account for key concepts and perspectives in modern scientific psychology
• Can explain and demonstrate an understanding of central theories within the following areas in psychology: Biological psychology, cognitive psychology, motivational psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology with psychological deviation.

The student:

• Can use basic psychological perspectives and theories in discussing situations involving interpersonal problems.
• Can discuss the conditions between individual/psychological factors and social factors in relationships between people.
• Can analyze situations with human problems with respect to a possible need for psychological help and support.
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The student:

• Can use knowledge about psychology towards a more critical and thoughtful, and therein less judgmental, view of people and social relationships.
• Can understand both advantages and limitations of the individual psychological perspective on situations at work and in society.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

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Teaching methods

Lectures and group work.

Compulsory learning activities

Yes, obligatory written assignments (This will be specified in the lecture plan)

Assessment

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Examination support material

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