Course: General Psychology

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Course title General Psychology
Course code KPS/NMOPP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Kvintová Jana, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Hlavsová Markéta, Mgr.
  • Váchová Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Plevová Irena, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Konečný Josef, doc. PhDr. CSc.
Course content
Psychology - sources, subject, main directions, discipline system. Review of methods - principles and application possibilities. Temperament, cognitive processes, motivation and intelligence. Feelings - determination, meaning, emotional intelligence.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Methods of Written Work
  • Attendace - 6 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This introduction to the fundamentals of the psychological discipline provides essential terms and knowledge in the area of psychology. This subject includes a brief introduction to the history of psychology, main trends in contemporary psychology, the system of psychological disciplines, and methods of psychology (practical training and examples are included as part of the exercises). General personality characteristics, sources, and analysis follow. Topics also include personality structure and dynamics, temperaments, cognitive processes, motivation, integration, feelings, and self-perception.
Students will be eligible explanations of terms and definitions from the field of psychology
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of psychology

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

Literature study, active participation in seminars, working up tasks according to teacher's requirements.
Recommended literature
  • ČÍŽKOVÁ, J. (1997). Poznáváni duševního života člověka. Olomouc : VUP.
  • PETROVÁ, A., PLEVOVÁ, I. (2006). Kapitoly z obecné psychologie II.. Olomouc : UP.
  • PETROVÁ, A., PLEVOVÁ, I. (2004). Kapitoly z obecné psychologie I.. Olomouc : UP.
  • Plháková, A. (2004). Učebnice obecné psychologie. Praha: Academia.
  • SMÉKAL, V. (2002). Pozvání do psychologie osobnosti. Praha : Portál.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Social Sciences and Civics for Secondary Schools and Lower Secondary Schools (NA25-XX) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Social Sciences and Civics for Secondary Schools and Lower Secondary Schools (NA24-XX) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter