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Course title |
General Psychology |
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Semester |
108-1 |
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Designated for |
PROGRAM OF NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE |
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Instructor |
YEE SAN TEOH |
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Curriculum Number |
Psy1007 |
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Curriculum Identity Number |
207E10100 |
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Class |
02 |
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Credits |
3.0 |
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Full/Half
Yr. |
Half |
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Required/
Elective |
Required |
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Time |
Wednesday 7,8,9(14:20~17:20) |
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Remarks |
The upper limit of the number of students: 80. |
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Ceiba Web Server |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1081Psy1007_02 |
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Course introduction video |
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Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
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Course Syllabus
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Course Description |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• Explore the cognitive processes, social feats, and behavioral accomplishments of which the human mind is capable.
• Overview of fundamental psychological concepts and the research methodology used to study these concepts.
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Course Objective |
1. Aware of the major psychological approaches to the study of behavior.
2. Aware of the major aspects of behavior investigated by psychologists.
3. Familiar with the theories and contributions of major figures in the field.
4. Familiar with major research findings and theories in the field.
5. Conversant in the unique language of psychology.
6. Familiar with the methodology of psychology and its limitations.
7. Able to locate, read, and evaluate psychological resources.
8. Able to gain self understanding and a greater understanding of others.
9. Able to apply psychological findings to everyday life.
10. Appreciate the necessity of a multi-level explanation of behavior.
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Course Requirement |
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Research & policy
- Discussions, presentations, brainstorming sessions.
- Essay writing
- Dissemination of research articles
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Student Workload (expected study time outside of class per week) |
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Office Hours |
Appointment required. |
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Designated reading |
待補 |
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References |
待補 |
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Grading |
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No. |
Item |
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Explanations for the conditions |
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1. |
Mid-Term Exam |
40% |
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2. |
Final Exam |
40% |
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3. |
In-Class Reports |
20% |
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
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Week 1 |
9/11 |
Course Introduction: Introduction to Psychology
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Week 2 |
9/18 |
Ethical Issues & Research Methods in Psychology
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Week 3 |
9/25 |
The Nature-Nurture Debate
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Week 4 |
10/02 |
The Brain, Sensation and Perception
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Week 5 |
10/09 |
Learning & Consciousness
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Week 6 |
10/16 |
Memory
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Week 7 |
10/23 |
Thinking & Intelligence *In-Class Report 1 |
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Week 8 |
10/30 |
Language |
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Week 9 |
11/06 |
Motivation & Emotion *In-Class Report 2 |
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Week 10 |
11/13 |
MID-TERM EXAM |
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Week 11 |
11/20 |
Social Psychology |
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Week 12 |
11/27 |
In-Class Experiment |
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Week 13 |
12/04 |
Personality *In-Class Report 3 |
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Week 14 |
12/11 |
Critical Analysis of a Research Article (35%) |
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Week 15 |
12/18 |
Development *In-Class Report 4 |
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Week 16 |
12/25 |
Psychopathology & Treatment of Mental Disorders
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Week 17 |
1/01 |
Public Holiday |
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Week 18 |
1/08 |
FINAL EXAM |