Introduction to Psychology 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SCIFF031 | Science (Foundation) | 0 | 20 | Malaysia April Session, Summer Malaysia |
- Code
- SCIFF031
- School
- Science (Foundation)
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Malaysia April Session, Summer Malaysia
Summary
Introduction to Psychology & Research Method Statistics and Ethics
Social Psychology - Relationship formation and Breakdown
Intro Social influence - Theory of obedience
Other obedience studies – Hofling, Meeus and Raaijmaker
Prejudice and discrimination – Social Identity Theory
Studies of SIT – Tajfel and Sherriff
Prosocial and Antisocial Behaviour
Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Development
Memory models
Theories of forgetting
Eyewitness Testimony
Intelligence
Target Students
Students enrolled in the Malaysian Campus, Foundation in Science Programme
Classes
- One 6-hour un assigned
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 40% Assignment: Assignment
- 60% Final exam (1-hour-30-minute): Final Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module is designed to introduce the social and cognitive approaches to psychology in two parts, Social Psychology: obedience and prejudice and Cognitive Psychology: memory and forgetting.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
CLO1 - Recognize and recall the concepts in specific areas of Psychology
CLO2 - Describe ethical, safe, and skilful practical techniques and processes
CLO3 - Identify and apply qualitative and quantitative methods
CLO4 - Analyse and evaluate theories, research, and arguments by others in specific areas of Psychology
CLO5 - Assess findings of research and its applications by society and individuals
Conveners
- Ms Sharon Romeo