| Key Words Psychology, behaviour
Position of the CourseComprehension of the scientific psychology, most important theories and scientific applications. Giving the students psychological insights about learning and conditioning, intelligence and thinking, personality and psychopathology
Contents- Psychology as a discipline: History of psychology, Scientific psychology and common sense, Contemporary theories of psychology and areas of application
- Learning processes: Memory, conditioning, learning, Measurement of intelligence and mental abilities
Starting Competences
Final CompetencesConcepts: - Understanding psychological terms
Insights: - Increased knowledge in the scientific approach of human behaviour and cognition
Proficiencies: Attitude: - Critical attitude towards behavioral research and conclusions
Teaching and Learning MaterialSyllabus (in Dutch, 18 euro)
References- G. Vingerhoets, Psychologie, Een Inleiding - Capita Selecta 2005, Academia Press, Gent, UC766.
Teaching MethodsClassroom lectures
Evaluation MomentsNon periodical
Evaluation MethodsDuring examination period: written closed-book exam
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