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Introduction to Psychology

December 2024-Introduction to Psychology

This course is for those interested in the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is designed to provide an introduction to psychology as a field of study. You can expect to learn about the different perspectives of psychology, the scientific method of psychology and a brief overview of some clinical diagnoses and psychological treatment options.
 

Topics will include:

  • Introduction to psychology as a field (eg, what is it and the goals of psychology)
  • Main psychological perspectives (eg, behavioural, cognitive)
  • Personality (eg, what is personality and the different perspectives of personality within psychology)
  • Positive psychology (eg, what is it, resilience, post-traumatic growth)
  • Social Psychology (eg, social influence, the main social psychology experiments)
  • Ethics and research methods (eg, types of research)
  • Clinical psychology (eg, overview of some diagnoses and psychological treatments)

 

Course Schedule:

  • Monday 9th December, 10am-1pm
  • Tuesday 10th December, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 11th December, 10am-1pm
  • Monday 16th December, 10am-1pm
  • Tuesday 17th December, 10am-1pm
  • Wednesday 19th December, 10am-1pm

 

Start Date: Monday 9th December 2024

Time: 10am-1pm 

Duration: 2 weeks, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Location: Room HG 17, Nursing Building, DCU, Glasnevin Campus

Fee: Free of charge



Register Now!

 

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at Najwa.Achour@dcu.ie