Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 2028AED

Course Guide

PSYC 2028AED

Course Guide

Introduction to Psychology

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Sara Li, BSSc (CUHK); MSc (Edinburgh); PhD (HKU)

Course Developer:

Belle Cheung

Advisory prerequisite(s)

SOSC 1021ACD or SOSC 1021AED

Excluded Combinations and Courses Not Allowed to be Taken Again

PSYC A212/ PSYC A212C/ PSYC A228

Aims

This course explores how psychology offers insights into human behaviours and mental processes. This course aims to guide students to master the major concepts, theories and research of psychology and apply them to daily lives where appropriate.

Contents

The course covers the following topics:

Introduction: Basic concepts and research methods in psychology
Biological perspectives in psychology: The brain and senses
Learning
Memory
Lifespan development
Emotion
Personality
Social psychology
Stress and coping
Psychological disorders

Learning support

There will be ten tutorials and two day schools.

Assessment

This course is assessed by continuous assessment, taking up 100% of the course grade. Three summative assignments, weighing 30–40% each, are included. No examination is required for this course.

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set Book(s)

A custom textbook will be provided.