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Introduction To Psychology

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of psychology. It explores various approaches to studying behavior, including biological, psychodynamic, behaviorist, and cognitive perspectives. Students will learn about intelligence, perception, personality, and the application of psychology in policing. The course also covers topics such as socialization, juvenile delinquency, behavior modification, and human aggression, providing a comprehensive overview of the field.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
psychologybehaviorintelligenceperceptionaggression

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definitions of Psychology

2

Approaches to Psychology

3

Basic Concepts in Psychology

4

Specialties in Psychology

5

Theories of Intelligence

6

Human Aggression

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Correctional Officer

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Security Personnel

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Social Worker

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Counselor

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Definitions of Psychology

6h

Unit 1: Definitions of Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction and objectives.
  • •Study the descriptions of psychology and its historical development.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-4 to reinforce understanding of key concepts.
  • •Review the summary and attempt the tutor-marked assignment.

Unit 2: Approaches to the Study of Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Study the different approaches to the study of behavior: biological, psychodynamic, behaviorist, and cognitive.
  • •Analyze the objectives of psychology and the methods used by psychologists.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to test understanding of each approach.
  • •Relate the approaches to real-world scenarios.
Week
2

Module 1: Definitions of Psychology

6h

Unit 3: Some Basic Concepts in Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Explore the concepts of learning, maturation, growth, and development.
  • •Understand the relationship between maturation and learning.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to reinforce understanding of each concept.
  • •Reflect on personal experiences related to growth and development.

Unit 4: Specialties in Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Study the different specialties in psychology: developmental, educational, social, physiological, clinical, etc.
  • •Identify the roles and responsibilities of psychologists in each specialty.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to test understanding of each specialty.
  • •Consider potential career paths within each specialty.
Week
3

Module 1: Definitions of Psychology

6h

Unit 5: How Psychologists Develop and Test their Theories

3 study hours
  • •Learn the steps involved in the scientific method.
  • •Understand how psychologists develop and test their theories.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-3 to reinforce understanding of each step.
  • •Analyze the importance of statistical significance in psychological research.

Unit 6: Definitions of Intelligence

3 study hours
  • •Study the various definitions of intelligence and the concept of intelligence quotient (IQ).
  • •Understand the historical context of intelligence testing.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal understanding of intelligence.
  • •Discuss the limitations of IQ as a measure of intelligence.
Week
4

Module 2:

6h

Unit 1: Individual Differences in Intelligence

3 study hours
  • •Examine the factors contributing to individual differences in intelligence.
  • •Understand the concept of normal distribution and its relevance to IQ scores.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce understanding of the normal probability curve.
  • •Discuss the limitations of IQ as a measure of intelligence.

Unit 2: Explaining Behaviour-Genetic Influences and Environmental Influences

3 study hours
  • •Explore the debate between genetic and environmental influences on behavior.
  • •Understand the concepts of nature and nurture.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to reflect on personal views.
  • •Discuss the implications of genetic and environmental influences on human behavior.
Week
5

Module 2:

6h

Unit 3: Applying Psychology to Policing

3 study hours
  • •Understand the application of psychology to policing.
  • •Identify the skills involved in policing and how psychology can enhance them.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on the value of psychology in policing.
  • •Discuss the roles of psychological consultants and in-house psychologists.

Unit 4: Perception: A Basic Process

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of perception and the factors affecting it.
  • •Understand the stimulus configuration factors, attention factors, and personality factors influencing perception.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal understanding of perception.
  • •Discuss the implications of perception in everyday life.
Week
6

Module 2:

6h

Unit 5: Impression Formation

3 study hours
  • •Study the general principles of impression formation.
  • •Understand the information used to form impressions: physical cues and salience.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to reinforce understanding of impression formation.
  • •Analyze the impact of first impressions on social interactions.

Unit 6: Understanding some Important Factors in Person Perception and Impression Formation

3 study hours
  • •Understand the factors influencing person perception.
  • •Explore the roles of verbal and non-verbal cues, social stereotypes, and perceiver variables.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to reflect on personal experiences.
  • •Discuss the importance of accurate person perception in social interactions.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 7: Personality Trait Inferences about what the Person is like

3 study hours
  • •Understand how we move from behaviors to traits.
  • •Explore the concepts of competence, sociability, and central traits.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to reinforce understanding of trait inferences.
  • •Analyze the impact of trait inferences on social interactions.
Week
8

Module 3:

6h

Unit 1: Understanding and Attributing causes to others' Behaviour

3 study hours
  • •Understand the goals we have for interacting with people.
  • •Explore the role of affective cues in social judgments.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1-2 to reflect on personal experiences.
  • •Discuss the importance of accurate attribution in social interactions.

Unit 2: Accuracy of Judgments

3 study hours
  • •Understand the factors that influence the accuracy of person perception.
  • •Explore the cues used to make judgments: the eye of the beholder, judging personality, and recognition of emotions.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal experiences.
  • •Discuss the importance of accurate judgment in social interactions.
Week
9

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3: The Problem of Deception

3 study hours
  • •Identify channels of non-verbal communication.
  • •Explain deceptive non-verbal cues.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define leakage cues.
  • •Discuss the factors influencing deception attempts.

Unit 4: Socialisation

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of socialization.
  • •Identify socializing agents: family, school, peer group, and mass media.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal understanding of socialization.
  • •Discuss the impact of socialization on individual development.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Juvenile Delinquency

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of juvenile delinquency.
  • •Identify the places where delinquent personality operates: family, peer group, and mass media.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal experiences.
  • •Discuss the factors contributing to juvenile delinquency.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 6: Behaviour Modification

3 study hours
  • •Explain what is meant by behavior modification.
  • •List the methods for controlling behavior: operant conditioning, shaping, extinction, etc.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal understanding of behavior modification.
  • •Discuss the ethical considerations of behavior modification.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 7: Human Aggression

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of aggression.
  • •Explain theories of aggression: frustration-aggression theory.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reflect on personal understanding of aggression.
  • •Discuss the factors contributing to human aggression.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and theories.
  • •Prepare for assignments and final examination.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback

2

Create concept maps linking key theories and concepts

3

Focus on understanding the different approaches to psychology

4

Practice applying psychological principles to real-world scenarios

5

Allocate time to review each module and unit thoroughly

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