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Psychology & Counselling

Introduction to Psychology (Internet Mode)
心理學導論 (網上模式)

Course No. : 213-870104-12|Start Date : 11/10/2021

Instructor

MS. LAU Man Yee

Language Used

English

Total Hours

16.00 week(s)

Session

0

Place

NIL

Start Date

October 11, 2021

Tuition Fee

HK$ 1,080.00

Level

General Short Courses

Course Enquiries

2209 02262603 6565[JavaScript encoded]

Enrolment Enquiries

2209 0290

Closing Date for Application

October 04, 2021

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Mode of delivery:Distance Learning

This course will NOT provide live sessions. Students will learn in distance learning mode through written course materials in conjunction with the Required Textbook*.

Course materials include: 'Course Guide', 'Course Notes', “Video Clips**”, 'Course Assignments' and 'Study Schedule'. Video clips that are supplemented to the course. They will only cover the main points of the course but not the whole content.


*The tuition fee for Postal Mode includes a printed online textbook.

** Students in Postal Mode will receive printed course materials ONLY. NO video clips will be provided to students in Postal Mode

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Introduction

This course provides an overview of basic psychological principles that underlie human behavior and reactions to everyday life. Throughout the study of fundamental principles of psychology, students will gain insight into the history of the field of psychology, as well as explore current theories and issues in areas such as emotion, development, memory, and psychopathology. The importance of scientific methods and principles of research design is presented in a way that will enrich your study of individuals as thinking, feeling, and social beings.

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Course Outline

1. The History and Methods of Psychology
2. The Nature and Nurture of Behavior
3. The Biology of Psychology
4. Sensation, Perception, and Consciousness
5. Learning and Memory
6. Development
7. Social Psychology
8. Psychopathology

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Course Duration

Around 16 Weeks

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Required Textbook

Free Online Textbook:http://cnx.org/content/col11629/latest

OpenStax College, Psychology, Rice University

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Remarks

A printed online textbook will be provided to students in Postal Mode.