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2016　Psychology B

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Nagamine Mitsue 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(H121)  Thr1-2(H121)  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.S205
Credits
2
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2016/4/27
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the many fields in psychology, such as perception, memory, learning, emotion, personality and social behavior. The course also focuses on research methodologies.

The main goals of this course are to acquaint you with the different areas contained within psychology and to have a more in-depth understanding of humans.

Student learning outcomes

Upon completion of this this course, students will:
1) become familiar with the various facts of the field of psychology.
2) be able to think critically psychological science.
3) utilize psychological knowledge to everyday life.

Keywords

perception, memory, learning, emotion, personality, social behavior

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

perception, memory, learning, emotion, personality, social behavior

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 What is psychology? State the definition of psychology.
Class 2 History of psychology, Research methodologies in psychology Explain the history of psychology and research methodologies.
Class 3 Perception1： how we see? Explain the mechanism of perception.
Class 4 Perception2： hearing what the eyes see? Explain the relation between hearing and seeing.
Class 5 Memory1: what is memory? State the definition of memory.
Class 6 Memory2: memory and brain Explain the relation between memory and brain.
Class 7 Learning1:acquisition of behaviors, classical conditioning Give example of the classical conditioning in everyday life.
Class 8 Learning2:operant conditioning Give example of the operant conditioning in everyday life.
Class 9 Learning3:social learning, problem solving Describe how differentiate between classical and operant conditioning and social learning.
Class 10 Emotion1:universality of basic emotions Explain the universality of basic emotions.
Class 11 Emotion2: emotion control Explain the method of emotion control.
Class 12 Personality1:major personality theories Explain and distinguish the major personality theories: typology and trait theory.
Class 13 Personality1:personality tests Explain various typical personality tests.
Class 14 Social behavior1:effect of presence of others Explain the social facilitation and social loafing.
Class 15 Social behavior2:interpersonal communication and social skills Explain the method of social skills improvement.　

Textbook(s)

Maki Wada (Ed.) Psychology, 2nd Edition, Koubundou, ISBN-13 978-4335002052

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Reference books will be introduced at an appropriate timing.
Course materials are posted on OCW-i and/or provided during the classes.

Assessment criteria and methods

Each student writes a worksheet at every class, one short report and a final exam will be given.

Assessment will be based on: “worksheet” written in every classes (30 points in total: 2 points for each), short report (20 points) and final exam (50 points). In case submitted worksheets are less than nine, grade will be “falling”.

Related courses

  • LAH.S306 ： Psychology C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Other

When the number of applicants exceeds the quota, it will be limited. To manage the number of applicants, students are required to attend the first class.
Students are expected to contribute to the research community by participating firsthand in the research process. All students enrolled in this course are expected to participate in psychological experiment. The purpose of this requirement is to give you a better understanding of what research process is. Extra points will be added to assessment for your participation. You have also the right not to participate in experiments. If you prefer not to take part in the research experiment, you may complete an alternative assignment, to write a report about a designated book.

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