GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (2/2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Describe philosophical foundation of psychology posited by prominent figures in history of psychology; Explain various approaches and perspectives in psychology in historical context; Explain perspective in developmental, social psychology, psychotherapy, and psychology of differences.

Topics:

1. Introduction: History & System of Psychology;
2. The Emergence of Modern Science;
3. Psychology: Physiological Roots;
4. Psychology as a Science: Structuralism & Functionalism;
5. Gestalt Psychology;
6. Psychoanalysis;
7. Behaviorism;
8. Humanistic Psychology;
9. Cognitive Psychology;
10. Perspective on Developmental Psychology;
11. Perspective on Social Psychology;
12. Perspective on Psychotherapy;
13. Psychology of Differences: Personality & Intelligence.