Introduction to the Science of Psychology (VPUPK_419)
About Study Course
Objective
Develop for students a scientifically sound and critical understanding of psychology as an empirical and multiparadigmal branch of science, its historical development, key sub-sectors, central concepts and basic principles, as well as psychology research, methods and regulation of professional activity.
Prerequisites
General academic skills in working with texts and information sources, the ability to critically evaluate information, use digital tools for study purposes and organize independent learning. No specific prerequisites in psychology are required.
Learning outcomes
1.Describes psychology as empirical and multiparadigmal science, its core concepts, tasks and key explanatory frameworks.
1.Analyse scientific psychology text at the basic level, identifying the purpose/question, design, methods, key results and limitations of the study.
1.Integrates knowledge of basic concepts, sub-sectors, methodology and history of psychology into a common understanding of psychology as science.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 1 | Bachelor | Required | Ance Mestere, Amanda Ķule, Guna Svence, Ivans Jānis Mihailovs | |
| Psychology | 1 | Bachelor | Required | Ance Mestere, Amanda Ķule, Guna Svence, Ivans Jānis Mihailovs |
