Introduction To Psychology

1. Define the concept of psychology and its various approaches
2. Explain the theories of intelligence and individual differences
3. Describe the factors influencing perception and impression formation
4. Discuss the causes and management of human aggression
5. Apply psychological principles to policing and law enforcement
6. Understand the processes of socialization and behavior modification

13 weeks, about 66 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definitions of Psychology

   • Unit 1: Definitions of Psychology · 3 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definitions of Psychology

   • Unit 3: Some Basic Concepts in Psychology · 3 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 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: Definitions of Psychology

   • Unit 5: How Psychologists Develop and Test their Theories · 3 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 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..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Individual Differences in Intelligence · 3 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 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..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Applying Psychology to Policing · 3 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 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..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Impression Formation · 3 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 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..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 7: Personality Trait Inferences about what the Person is like · 3 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..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Understanding and Attributing causes to others' Behaviour · 3 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 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..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 3: The Problem of Deception · 3 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 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..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 5: Juvenile Delinquency · 3 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..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 6: Behaviour Modification · 3 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..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 7: Human Aggression · 3 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..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

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