Research Methods in Psychology (VPUPK_182)
About Study Course
Objective
Extend knowledge of psychological assessment methods, applicability and limitations, respecting professional ethics of a psychologist. Promote undergraduate students' understanding and ability to make psychological assessment (evaluation), using scientifically based methods for children and adults on the personality traits, intellectual abilities, etc.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's study courses – psychometrics, general psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality psychology, pathopsychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry.
Learning outcomes
1.Describe scientifically sound psychological research methods and the specificities of their use for different age groups (children and adults).
Explains the stages, structure and professional specification of the psychological research process.
Identify the basic principles and requirements for the preparation of the psychological research opinion and the cooperation report.
1.Formulate achievable research objectives and develop a sound psychological research plan.
Selects the best research methods for the customer and target, justifying their selection.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological research in accordance with the planned process and professional standards.
Analyse and interpret the findings, integrate them into a single structure, draw reasonable conclusions and make targeted recommendations.
1.Critically evaluate the adequacy of the selected methods in the case of a particular client, taking into account cognitive processes, research objective and professional ethics.
Decisions on modification of the research process shall be taken independently, ensuring the highest professional quality and compliance with the legal framework.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 1 | Master's | Required | Zane Gulbe, Ingrīda Trups-Kalne, Viktorija Perepjolkina, Iveta Berķe, Inga Safina |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 1 | Master's | Required | Zane Gulbe, Ingrīda Trups-Kalne, Viktorija Perepjolkina, Iveta Berķe, Inga Safina |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology | 1 | Master's | Required | Zane Gulbe, Ingrīda Trups-Kalne, Viktorija Perepjolkina, Iveta Berķe, Inga Safina |
