Foundations of Psychology 1

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Abstract

PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1 and PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2, together, provide a thorough introduction to the discipline of psychology. PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1 includes the following topic areas: i) introduction to the science of psychology, ii) research methods, iii) biological aspects of behaviour, iv) sensation and perception, v) consciousness, vi) learning, memory, vii) cognitive processes and language, and viii) intelligence. Fundamental principles, theories, methods, and research findings are studied for each topic. A key aim of the subject is to develop students' competencies in critical thinking and essay writing following the American Psychological Association (APA) conventions.

Syllabus

The historical, philosophical, theoretical, and methodological backgrounds to psychologyBiological bases to behaviourSensation and perceptionVarieties of consciousnessLearningHuman memoryLanguage and thoughtIntelligence and psychological testingBasic research methodsPresentation of written material in APA style