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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Inguna Griškevica, Ingūna Griškēviča
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Psychology

Objective

The aim of the study course is to develop for students a scientifically sound and critical understanding of cognitive and emotional processes as central research directions of psychology, theoretical models thereof, neurobiological bases and interactions with each other, as well as the research methods of these processes and their application in professional psychology practice.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites are not required.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Defines cognitive and emotional psychology as subsectors of empirical and multiparadigmal psychology, the object and meaning of their research within the meaning of the human psyche.

Skills

1.Analyse the scientific texts of cognitive and emotional psychology, determining the purpose of the study, the methods used and key conclusions.

Competence

1.Integrate knowledge of cognitive and emotional processes, their central concepts and research methods into a common understanding of the functioning of the human psyche.