Introduction to Psychology

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Lecturer: IFIOK UKOBO

 

Course Description

This is a survey of psychology as an empirical/behavioral science with a consideration of underlying philosophical bases in light of a Christian worldview. Topics to be surveyed include memory and intelligence, psychological development, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, and social processes. The course integrates and relates the content of Psychology to students' everyday experience as well as to a Christian worldview.

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:

  1. Knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of the major areas of psychology, including cognition (thought, memory, perception), learning, personality, social and environmental influences, development, and physiology of behavior.
  2. Explain different models of human behavior based on science versus intuition or general ways of knowing.
  3. Recognize ways of pursuing questions in Psychology via discussion of theory and empirical research.
  4. Describe connections between knowledge gained in Psychology to everyday life.
  5. Evaluate the philosophical basis of theories in psychology in the light of Christian Worldview.