CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY College of Human Kinetics Carig Campus, Tuguegarao City

SYLLABUS IN PSYCH 11 General Psychology I. COURSE IDENTIFICATION A. Subject Code B. Course Title C. Course Description : Psycho 11 : General Psychology : This is an introductory course to the study of psychology as a science of human behavior. Discussions of the different theories, principles, and concepts aim to give the students basic knowledge of human behavior and focus on the fundamental questions of how and why we think, feel, and behave the way we do, how we get along with one another, and why we become the unique individuals we are. This course is designed to introduce basic psychological theories and principles to college students, with the expectation that they will be made to recognize the relevance of psychology to their everyday lives. Psychology, as the study of human behavior holds tremendous opportunities for students to learn about social interaction, emotional needs, and environmental influences on behavior. : 3 units : 54 hours : Quizzes 30% Class Participation 20% Major Examinations 50% Total 100%

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II. PHILOSOPHY OF THE SUBJECT A. Vision : It is envisioned that the subject will be able to produce well-rounded teachers who can understand and appreciate the uniqueness of every students. B. Mission : To develop future teachers who are equipped with the basic concepts and theories in psychology and who are able to apply these concepts and theories in the Philippine setting. C. Goal : To provide future teachers with a broad yet fairly detailed and scientific way of understanding human behavior and mental processes and to develop in them the ability to reflect on their personal experiences. Moreover, it aims to cultivate in the learners a critical understanding of themselves, thereby allowing them to realize their abilities and potentials

III. COURSE OUTLINE Content I. The Nature and Scope of Psychology Meaning and Scope of Psychology Historical Background of Psychology Current Psychological Perspectives Branches of Psychology Methods Used in Psychology II. Biological bases of Human Behavior The Nervous System The Endocrine System III. Principles of Growth and Development The Maturation Process Stages of Development Theories of Development IV. Sensation and Perception The Sensory Process Perceptual Process V. Intelligence General Characteristics Intelligence Theories of Intelligence Measurement of Intelligence Levels of Intelligence VI. Learning and Memory Learning Thinking Remembering Specific Objectives Have a deeper understanding about psychology. Appreciate the importance of psychology as a discipline. Strategies/Activities Lecture/Discussion Assessment Written Test Recitation Time Frame 6 hours

Identify the parts of the nervous system and the Lecture/Discussion endocrine system. Viewing of documentaries Explain the functions of these bodily systems and discuss how they influence behavior. Discuss the mechanisms of heredity. Reporting Identify factors that influence human growth and Supplementation development. Explain how these factors affect development. Discuss how our different sense organs work.

Group Quiz Bee

6 hours

Written Test

7 hours

Reporting

Written Test Recitation

7 hours

Enumerate and explain the principles of perceptual Supplementation organization. Group-based games Discuss the principles, theories and concepts of Reporting of intelligence. Supplementation Explain the different factors that affect ones intelligence. IQ Testing Develop a deeper understanding on how an Reporting individual learn, think and remember and the application of these concepts in everyday living. Supplementation Group-based games

Debate Written Test

7 hours

Written Test Recitation Activities

7 hours

VII. Emotional and Motivated Behavior Emotions as Motives Classification of Emotions Attitudes, Moods and Interests Control of Emotional Expression

Analyze the theories of human emotion. Differentiate conflict, anxiety and frustration.

Reporting Supplementation

Written Test Reaction Paper Activities

7 hours

State the effective styles of coping with tension and Activities on expressing stress. emotions

Acquire skills in appraising self and others. Understand and distinguish the influence of the Lecture/Demonstration VIII. Personality Nature, Definition and Theories of different personalities in our daily behaviors. Personality Testing Personality Realize the practical applications of the principles The Filipino Personality in personality development to be able to predict to Personal reflections some extent why people behave in certain ways. Explain whether or not there is really a Filipino Personality. Understand personality. and appreciate ones unique

Written Test Recitation Reaction Paper

7 hours

Have a hands-on application on some personality tests.

Prepared:

JONA ADDATU-CAMBRI, RGC