- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology
  輔導及心理學(榮譽)社會科學士

- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
  心理學(榮譽)社會科學士
　 　
Course Title : Introductory Psychology
　 　
Course Code : PSY 100
　 　
Year of Study : 1
　 　
Number of Credits : 3 credits
　 　
Duration of Weeks : 15 weeks
　 　
Contact Hours Per Week : Lecture (2 hours)
Seminar (1 hour)
　 　
Pre-requisite Course(s) Nil
　
　 　
Course Aims

This is an introduction to various aspects of the human nature through studying major issues commonly taught in psychology texts. Topics include introducing theoretical orientations and methods in psychology , basic cognitive processes (such as sensation and perception, conditioning, memory and forgetting), motivation, emotion, intelligence, stress and social behavior.

　
Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

1. understand what psychology is about -- its branches, methods, and theoretical
    foundations;

2. develop interest in various aspects of human behaviour and mental processes;

3. critically appraise forces that can affect behaviour at individual, group, and
    societal levels.
　
　 　
Assessment Class Participation
Literature Research Paper
       - on a psychology topic that is of student interest
        use the APA format (note: a brief style sheet will be
        provided by the instructor)

10%
30%
　 Individual Learning Protfolio
      - record and reflect on one’s own participation and  
         learning activities in class

30%
　 Final Examination

30%
  100%
　 　 　
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