Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

This course is for those interested in the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is designed to provide an introduction to psychology as a field of study. You can expect to learn about the different perspectives of psychology, the scientific method of psychology and a brief overview of some clinical diagnoses and psychological treatment options.



 

Topics will include:

  • Introduction to psychology as a field (eg, what is it and the goals of psychology)
  • Main psychological perspectives (eg, behavioural, cognitive)
  • Personality (eg, what is personality and the different perspectives of personality within psychology)
  • Positive psychology (eg, what is it, resilience, post-traumatic growth)
  • Social Psychology (eg, social influence, the main social psychology experiments)
  • Ethics and research methods (eg, types of research)
  • Clinical psychology (eg, overview of some diagnoses and psychological treatments)

 

Course Schedule:

  • Friday 17th November, 10am-1pm
  • Friday 24th November, 10am-1pm
  • Friday 1st December, 10am-1pm
  • Friday 8th December, 10am-1pm
  • Friday 12th January, 10am-1pm
  • Friday 19th January, 10am-1pm

 

Start Date: Friday, 17 November 2023

Time: 10am-1pm 

Duration: 6 weeks, Fridays

Location: DCU in the Community, Shangan Road, Ballymun, D09 E8H4

Fee: Free of charge



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Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at Najwa.Achour@dcu.ie