Introducción a la Psicología

Nombre del cursoIntroducción a la Psicología
Código del cursoPSY150
DescripciónThis course will provide you with an overview of theoretical and applied psychological approaches, methods and tools, with particular focus on personality characteristics and their measurement, intelligence, decision making, managing emotions and stress, motivation, effective communication and presentation skills. You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of key psychological concepts, practically develop your skills, and apply them in real life.
Resultados del aprendizajeAl finalizar con éxito este curso, los estudiantes serán capaces de:
– Develop the skills and background knowledge that will enable them to think critically about psychological issues and apply them constructively in their lives;
– Understand basic psychological concepts with the focus on the practical application;
– Understand the development of various psychological theories and views;
– Understand the role of psychological experiments and research;
– Comprehend the biological basis of human behavior;
– Understand human emotions and their role in motivation and communication;
– Understand the unique character of personality and tools to identify and measure different personality types;
– Improve interpersonal skills based on understanding and application of relevant concepts of intelligence, abilities, emotions, motivation, communication, decision making, and creativity;
– Understand and differentiate common mental disorders and their treatment;
– Understand basic concepts of group behavior and models of group development.
EscuelaFacultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales 
NivelLicenciatura
Número de créditos (US / ECTS)3 US / 6 ECTS