Course: General and Developmental Psychology

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Course title General and Developmental Psychology
Course code HUM/RGA02
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
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, biological and social determinants of the psyche, and an introduction to the history of psychology. * Personality: structure and functioning. * Cognitive processes. * Emotions. * Motivation. * Introduction to developmental psychology: periodization and major theoretical approaches; general characteristics of developmental stages from the prenatal period to old age; physical, cognitive, and emotional development; and socialization. * Prenatal, neonatal, infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool period. * School age: middle childhood and adolescence (puberty). * Adolescence, adulthood, and old age.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
General and Developmental Psychology for the Radiology Assistant programme introduces students to the fundamental concepts of psychology, psychological processes, and the history of psychology. The course focuses on cognitive processes, motivation, and emotions in the context of healthcare. It also covers developmental psychology, providing an overview of the psychological characteristics and developmental principles of the different stages of human life, from birth to old age.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be familiar with the fundamental concepts of psychology, understand the basic psychological processes and their developmental aspects, and be able to apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Dialog, Seminar Work, Written exam

Active attendance (90%) - Participation in group discussions
Recommended literature
  • Alena Plháková. Učebnice obecné psychologie. 2023.
  • Beins, B. (2012). Student handbook to psychology. New York, NY.
  • 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.
  • Milan Nakonečný. Základy psychologie. 1998.
  • Plháková, A. (2004). Učebnice obecné psychologie. Praha.
  • Slaměník I. (2011). Emoce a interpersonální vztahy. Praha.
  • Slezáčková A. (2012). Původce pozitivní psychologií. Praha.
  • Thorová K. (2014). Vývojová psychologie. 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): Radiology Assistance (2019) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter