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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor: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

Knowledge of the basic principles of the functioning of the human body and nervous system at the general secondary education level and basic skills in critical thinking and information analysis.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.DAnalyses the subject matter, main approaches, and significance of cognitive and emotion psychology for understanding human mental processes and behaviour.

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.Integrates and applies knowledge of cognitive and emotional processes, their key concepts, theories, and research methods in analysing human mental functioning.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology2BachelorRequired
Psychology 2BachelorRequired