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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

PSY 205 Cognitive Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims at introducing the information processing approach in the study of
human cognition and its central concepts to students. Methods and skills in investigating
cognitive process are also introduced. Students will also conduct cognitive psychology
experiment and write laboratory report.

PSY 206 Research Methods and Designs
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims at introducing basic research concepts and techniques to students.
Students will get familiarised with research designs and methods, data collection, data
analysis and interpretation. Besides, students will learn how to write research reports in the
APA style of publication. Furthermore, there will be opportunities for students to practice
formal presentation of research findings.

PSY 207 History and Systems of Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

The course aims at promoting students’ understanding of the history of ideas in psy-
chology. Through acquiring knowledge related to philosophical antecedents and empirical
roots of those ideas or thoughts, students will develop a foundation for integrating various
systems of psychology into their future work and practice.

PSY 208 Psychoanalytic Concepts
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims to introduce the historical development, basic concepts and techniques
of psychoanalysis to students. Students are required to critically reflect upon the dialogues
between psychoanalysis and other schools of psychology in a variety of areas including
structures of the mind, psychic development, dreams, psychopathology, psychotherapy,
sexuality, and culture. Empirical findings relevant to the issues under enquiry will also be
introduced.

PSY 209 Positive Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits

Traditionally, the foundation for Clinical and Counselling Psychology has been based on
the psychopathological perspective. Positive Psychology is the recent movement in psychol-
ogy led by Martin Seligman, and represents a more positive way of viewing the human mind,
personality, emotions and behaviour. This course will provide an introduction to the study of
topics (e.g. positive emotions, subjective well-being, strengths and virtues, mindfulness,
gratitude, hope, spirituality, resiliency) related to the positive aspects of human experience.
The course will first provide an overview of the history, definition, and significance of positive
psychology. Then, the course will be dedicated to unpacking the complex concepts of

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