Introduction to the Science of Psychology (VPUPK_419)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to 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
Prerequisites are not 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.
