INTRODUCTION TO
PSYCHOLOGY
WEEK 1: COURSE ORIENTATION
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: ANDREW B. TAGAO
Course Description:
A thorough exploration of the various tenets and
empirical foundations of psychology in its main fields.
The discussion of the theories, concepts and
empirical findings focuses on complex human
behavior – how and why we think, feel and behave
the way we do, how we act and interact with others
and why and how we become the unique individuals
that we are.
Objectives :
1. To recognize the theoretical foundations of the main branches of
psychology, such as cognition (thinking, memory, perception), learning,
personality, social and environmental factors, development, and behavioral
physiology.
2. To explain different models of human behavior based on science versus
intuition or general ways of knowing.
3. To recognize ways of pursuing questions in Psychology via discussion of
theory and empirical research.
4. To describe connections between knowledge gained in Psychology to
everyday life.
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO:
Build a knowledge based on the various theories
proposed by the fundamental Proponents in
Psychology.
Utilize critical thinking in General Psychology.
Help people understand human mind and behavior.
Course Learning Outcome:
• Apply psychological principles to everyday life.
• Draw appropriate, logical, and objective conclusions
about behavior and mental processes from empirical
evidence.
• Evaluate misconceptions or erroneous behavioral
claims based on evidence from psychological science.
PSYCHOLOGY
- The word “Psychology” is derived from the Greek words
psyche, which means “soul” or “mind”, and
logos, “study”.
- Defined as the scientific study of human behavior. Its aims to
understand why people
behave the way they do.
Common Issues About
Psychology
Psychology is not Science
Psychologist can read minds at a glance
Mental Health Stigma
Addressing people with Psychological
Concerns as Crazy, Moron and the like.
Some Areas of Specialization in the
Field of Psychology
--CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY--
-- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY --
--INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY--
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
- it refers to the practice of applying psychological
theories and principles to workplace environments.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
- involves the study of how people learn, including topics such as
student outcomes, the instructional process, individual
differences in learning, gifted learners, and learning disabilities.
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
- it refers to the practice of applying psychological theories
and principles to workplace environments.
Introduce yourself
NAME
AGE
ADDRESS
HOBBIES
OBJECT THAT REPRESENTS YOURSELF
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CGC
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM
EXPECTATIONS FROM THIS SUBJECT/COURSE
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 10 YEARS FROM NOW?
