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Artificial Intelligence and Human Psychology (VPUPK_401)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Laima Dance
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Other Sub-Branches of Psychology; Psychology
Objective
To introduce students to the human cognitive process and basic principles of artificial intelligence, to promote students’ understanding of technology and human interaction and the ethical aspects of the use of AI tools, to improve the skills to analyse the objectivity and deficiencies of AI tools.
Prerequisites
General psychology, Cognitive psychology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students name and describe a person’s cognitive processes and explain their functions
Skills
1.Using a specific example (attention, memory, or thinking) explains how this process affects the AI tool user’s perception and decision-making.
Competence
1.Critically reflecting on the experience of using personal technology, recognising both the powerful aspects and weaknesses of AI
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 3 | All levels | Limited choice | ||
| Psychology | 3 | All levels | Limited choice |
