Course Information
Course title
普通心理學
General Psychology 
Semester
101-2 
Designated for
PROGRAM OF NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE  
Instructor
趙儀珊 
Curriculum Number
Psy1007 
Curriculum Identity Number
207E10100 
Class
05 
Credits
Full/Half
Yr.
Half 
Required/
Elective
Required 
Time
Tuesday 2,3,4(9:10~12:10) 
Room
北館N206 
Remarks
本課程以英語授課。必修系所不可抵通識A58*
The upper limit of the number of students: 46. 
Ceiba Web Server
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1012genpsyc_Teoh 
Course introduction video
 
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
Course Syllabus
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Course Description

Psychology is a science exploring the cognitive processes, social feats, and behavioral accomplishments of which the human mind is capable. This introductory course provides an overview of a range of fundamental psychological concepts and the research methodology used to study these concepts. 

Course Objective
At the end of the course, students should be:
• Aware of the major psychological approaches to the study of behavior.
• Aware of the major aspects of behavior investigated by psychologists.
• Familiar with the theories and contributions of major figures in the field.
• Familiar with major research findings and theories of the field.
• Conversant in the unique language of psychology.
• Familiar with the methodology of psychology and its limitations.
• Able to locate, read and evaluate psychological resources.
• Able to gain self understanding and a greater understanding of others.
• Able to apply psychological findings to everyday life.
• Appreciate the necessity of a multi-level explanation of behavior. 
Course Requirement
 
Student Workload (expected study time outside of class per week)
 
Office Hours
Appointment required. 
Designated reading
 
References
Gleitman, Gross, & Reisberg. Psychology (8th Edition), 2010. W.W. Norton, New York.
 
Grading
   
Progress
Week
Date
Topic
Week 1
2/19  Course Introduction: Introduction to Psychology
 
Week 2
2/26  Research Methods in Psychology
 
Week 3
3/05  The Genetic and Evolutionary Roots of Behavior
 
Week 4
3/12  The Brain and the Nervous System Sensation & Perception
 
Week 5
3/19  Consciousness, Learning
Assignment 1 Due
 
Week 6
3/26  Memory, Thinking
 
Week 7
4/02  Group Discussions 
Week 8
4/09  Language, Intelligence 
Week 9
4/16  Mid-Semester Exam 
Week 10
4/23  Motivation & Emotion In-Class Assignment 1 (心得)
 
Week 11
4/30  Social Psychology
 
Week 12
5/07  Development: In Class Assignment 2 (心得)
 
Week 13
5/14  Intelligence & Personality
(Intelligence slides from Language & Intelligence Class) 
Week 14
5/21  Group Discussion  
Week 15
5/28  Psychopathology & Treatment of Mental Disorders In-Class Assignment 3 (心得)
 
Week 16
6/04  Group Presentations I  
Week 17
6/11  Group presentations II 
Week 18
6/18  Final Exam