Scribd
Upload
25 views2 pages

EPS B101 Introduction To Psychology

The document outlines the course EPS B101: Introduction to Psychology, offered by the Educational Psychology and Special Needs Department, with a total of 45 contact hours and 3 credit hours. It aims to provide foundational knowledge in psychology, covering topics such as the nature of psychology, methods of psychological inquiry, learning theories, motivation, sensation and perception, and psychological disorders. The course includes evaluations through SIT-IN CATS and an end semester examination, with a reference list for further reading.

Uploaded by

hawletokilu8
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
25 views2 pages

EPS B101 Introduction To Psychology

The document outlines the course EPS B101: Introduction to Psychology, offered by the Educational Psychology and Special Needs Department, with a total of 45 contact hours and 3 credit hours. It aims to provide foundational knowledge in psychology, covering topics such as the nature of psychology, methods of psychological inquiry, learning theories, motivation, sensation and perception, and psychological disorders. The course includes evaluations through SIT-IN CATS and an end semester examination, with a reference list for further reading.

Uploaded by

hawletokilu8
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND SPECIAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT

COURSE CODE EPS B101 COURSE TITLE; INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY


STREAM: B. ED ARTS, SCIENCE, ECE, BSC. AGED AND SPECIAL NEEDS 2025 CLASS
PRE-REQUISITE: NONE
CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Course Lecturers: Mr. Kamau Wachira (0722618117), Dr. Jane Waithera (0720075675), Ms. Jocelyn Kathure
(0728388381)

Purpose of the Course

This is a pre-requisite course in Psychology whose purpose is to lay the foundation of psychological
perspectives and knowledge to learners to enhance better understanding of subsequent Psychology courses.

Expected learning outcomes


This course is aimed.

Specific objectives
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
• Describe the nature and scope of psychology
• Discuss the nature and methods of psychological enquiry.
• Discuss the concept of learning & theories of learning.
• Explain motivation and its implications in learning
• Discuss the concepts of sensation & perception.
• Discuss frustration and ego defense mechanisms
• Explain the factors contributing human development.
• Describe psychological disorders

Content

Lesson Content
No.
1,2&3 The nature and Scope of Psychology
4,5 &6 The meaning & nature of Psychology, Importance of studying Psychology, Psychological Perspectives in
the study of Behaviour and mental Processes, Historical Growth of Psychology, Branches of Modern
Psychology.

Scientific Enquiry
7,8 &9 Meaning of psychological enquiry, the scientific nature of psychology, role of a theory in research,
Characteristics of a Theory, Hypotheses, and Variables. Methods; Experimental method, correlation
studies, naturalistic observation, Case Study Method, survey Method, The Life History Method, The Field
Study Method, interviews

Heredity and Environment


Terms and concepts, the determinants of Human Development, inheritance, Sex determination, Twins,
Inherited Traits,

1
1,2 &3 Chromosome Anomalies and the Resultant behaviour, The role of Environment in Human Development,
The nature and Nurture Controversy

4,5 &6 Sensation and Perception


Definitions of sensation & perception, Thresholds, Sensory adaptation, Perceptual organisation,
Principles of perception; Figure and Ground Perception, Perceptual Grouping, Proximity, Proximity,
7,8 &9 Similarity, Continuity, Perceptual constancies; shape constancy, size constancy, Brightness constancy,
colour constancy. Perceptual Adaptation. Factors influencing perception; characteristics of the stimulus
object, Culture, Context characteristics, Selective attention and individual values. Characteristics of the
Perceiver. Extrasensory Perception (ESP);Telepathy, Clairvoyance, Precognition

1, SIT-IN CAT
2 &3 Learning
Concept of learning, Classical conditioning,
4,5 &6 Instrumental (Operant) Conditioning, Principles of Reinforcement, Punishment, social learning theory

7,8 &9 Motivation


Definition of motivation, Motivation Perspectives, Homeostasis, Characteristics of Motivated behaviour,
The Motivation Cycle, Issues in Motivation, Primary and Secondary Motives, Socially Oriented motives,
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

1,2 &3 Frustration & Conflict


Definition of Frustration, Sources of Frustration, Types of conflicts, Defense mechanisms,

4,5 &6 Psychological disorders/Abnormality


Definition of psychological disorders, Neurosis, Psychosis

7,8 &9 END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

Course evaluation

SIT-IN CATS --------------------------------30%


End semester examination- --------------------------------70%
Total --------------------------------100%

References:

Bandura, A. (1973). Aggression: A social learning analysis. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Chauhan, S.S., (1993) Advanced Educational Psychology.Vikas publishing house PVT LTD
Datta, A., (1992).Education and society: A sociology of African Education. London: Macmillan Press Ltd
Hergenhahn BR (2005). An introduction to the history of psychology. Belmont, CA, USA: Thomson Wadsworth,
529.
Kinai, T. K., (2004).EGC 510: Issues in abnormal and clinical psychology. Nairobi: Kenyatta University Press
Lester, M. S., (1993) Psychology. Oxiford,Brown and Benchmark Publishers
Marshall, S.T., (1984).Educational Psychology for the teacher in Africa. London: Edward Arnold Ltd
Plotnik, R. (1999).http://www.psy.pdx.educ/Psicafe/Areas/Developmental/Cog Dev-Child/ (Collected, 24th
October 2008).

You might also like