Course: General Psychology

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Course title General Psychology
Course code HUM/DSA01
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sobotková Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šejna Erik, Mgr.
  • Vaculčíková Sedláčková Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- The subject matter of psychology, the position of psychology within the system of social sciences, theories of the psyche, and biological and social determinants of the psyche. - Introduction to the history of psychology. - Personality - structure and functioning of personality. - Cognitive processes. - Emotions. - Motivation. - Introduction to psychopathology and mental hygiene.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The General Psychology course introduces students to fundamental psychological concepts, psychological processes, and the history of psychology. It focuses on specific cognitive processes, including perception, attention, and thinking, and explores motivation and emotions with regard to the context of healthcare.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Dialog, Written exam

Completion of the course, active participation (engagement in discussions), and oral or written assessment of knowledge
Recommended literature
  • Beins, B. (2012). Developmental Psychology. New York.
  • HELUS, Z. Úvod do psychologie.
  • Kolařík, M. (2011). Interakční psychologický výcvik. Praha.
  • Kozáková, R. (2014). Základy obecné a vývojové psychologie pro studenty nelékařských zdravotnických oborů. Olomouc.
  • Lazurenko, O. (2014). Psychology And Pedagogics. Createspace.
  • Lindsay, A. A. (2016). The New psychology. Its basic principles and Practical formulas.
  • Nekonečný, M. (2015). Obecná psychologie. Praha.
  • Plháková, A. (2004). Učebnice obecné psychologie. Praha.
  • Slaměník I. (2011). Emoce a interpersonální vztahy. Praha.
  • Slezáčková A. (2012). Původce pozitivní psychologií. Praha.
  • Zacharová E, Hermanová M., Šrámková J. (2017). Zdravotnická psychologie. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Paediatric Nursing (2019) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter