Course: General and Developmental Psychology

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Course title General and Developmental Psychology
Course code HUM/VOK01
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, 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)
Learning outcomes
General and Developmental Psychology 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.
On completion of the course students will be acquainted with the basic psychological concepts, with basic mental phenomena and they will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in their clinical practice.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Dialog, Seminar Work, 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.
  • Brisch, K. (2011). Bezpečná vztahová vazba. Trenčín.
  • HELUS, Z. (2011). Úvod do psychologie. Praha.
  • Kolařík M. (2011). Interakční psychologický výcvik. Praha.
  • Kozáková, R. (2014). Základy obecné a vývojové psychologie pro studenty nelékařských zdravotnických oborů. Olomouc.
  • Krejčířová, D., & Langmeier, J. (2006). Vývojová psychologie. Praha.
  • Lazurenko, O. (2014). Psychology And Pedagogics. Createspace.
  • Lindsay, A. A. (2016). The New psychology. Its basic principles and Practical formulas.
  • NADEAU, M. (2003). Relaxační hry s dětmi. Praha.
  • 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.
  • Thorová K. (2014). Vývojová 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): General Nursing (2020) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter