COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

PSYCH 1
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE

Facilitator’s Information:
Name : Christine Joy C. Pagaran, RPm
Contact Number : 09466065966
Email Address : ccpagaran@carsu.edu.ph
Facebook Account : Christine Joy Pagaran

Course Description:
This is an introductory course on human behavior which deals with the study of the basic principles and the significant theories in psychology as basis for analyzing
and understanding an individual. It also includes the basic knowledge and foundations of psychological concepts in relation to understanding, predicting and
controlling behavior. In this course students are exposed to different approaches of explaining behavior and personality. It covers general aspects of psychology in
the areas of human growth and development, mental processes, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal efficacy. Topics such as learning, memory, personality,
sensation and perception as well as psychological disorders are also included in this course.

Week, date Intended Learning Outcome (ILOs) Topic

Week 1  articulate the course they are headed up; University VMG Orientation
 monitor their progress by the grading system; Course Orientation
 cope with the performance tasks up ahead  Syllabus Presentation
 House Rules
 Grading System
  Requirements
Week 2  recognize and recall the nature and origin of Psychology Introduction to Psychology
(September 14-18, 2020)  justify the value of psychology in relation to their daily lives  Nature and History of Psychology
 distinguish the important datelines in the development of psychology as a science
Week 2  compare the different branches and fields of specialization in psychology  Branches & Areas of specialization in
(September 14-18, 2020)  relate major perspectives of psychology with the issues it is concerned about Psychology
 recognize the methods of research in psychology  Methods of Study
 synthesize the different objectives of psychology  Objectives of Psychology
Week 3-4  determine the related the neural, hormonal and genetic mechanisms of the body towards Biological/Physiological Basis of Human
Week 4 behavior and mental processes Behavior
(September 21-October 2,  discuss the relationship between physiology, mental processes and behavior  Neurological Basis of Behavior
2020)  draw the significant structures/parts of the neuron and the brain  Nervous System
 Endocrine Glands
Week 4 CHAPTER TEST
(September 28-October 2,
2020)
Week 5  differentiate the characteristics of the different stages of human development Human Development
(October 5-9, 2020)  assess their personal developmental milestones  Stages of Human Development
 composed their personal case history  Prenatal Period
 give importance to the normal pattern of development  Infancy
 Childhood (Early & Late)
 Adolescence
 Adulthood (Early & Prime of Life)
 Aging/Senescence
Week 6-7  relate the different theories underlying and explaining their development Developmental Process
(October 12-23, 2020)  communicate their pattern of development in relation to the different theories  Cognitive Development (Piaget)
 analyze their developmental stages  Social Development (Erikson)
 explain the impact of social and biological factors on the stages of human development  Moral Development (Kohlberg)
 Psychosexual Development
(Freud)
Week 7 CHAPTER TEST
(October 19-23, 2020)
Week 8  discuss the different processes of sensation Sensation
(October 26-30, 2020)  describe the process of sensation and the sense organs involved  The Senses

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  differentiate sensation from perception  Meaning, Functions & Characteristics of
Sensation
 Vision, Hearing, Olfaction, Gustation,
Cutaneous Senses
Week 9  recognize the concept of perception and extra sensory perception Perception
(November 2-6, 2020)  organize to outline some factors that determines perception  Meaning, Functions & Characteristics of
 manage to discriminate illusion from hallucination Perception
 Errors in Perception
 Extra sensory Perception
Week 10 MIDTERM EXAM
(November 9-13, 2020)
Week 10-11  classify the different states of consciousness Consciousness, and Mental Processes
(November 9-20, 2020)  identify the different stages of sleep  States of Consciousness
 discuss the different theories of learning  Sleep
 evaluate the employed learning techniques  Learning
 evaluate the educational, clinical and practical implications of different theories  Theories in Learning
underlying learning  Types of Learning
Week 12  examine their personal intelligence level  Intelligence
(November 23-27, 2020)  explain the different levels of intelligence and its corresponding characteristics  Levels of Intelligence
 analyze the information processing system and memory  Types of Intelligence
 demonstrate some techniques for memory enhancement  Memory
 Types of memory
 Enhancing Memory
Week 12 CHAPTER TEST
(November 23-27, 2020)
Week 13  classify the different types of motivation Motivation
(November 30-December 4,  identify the motivating factors behind behavior  Definition
2020)  Maslow’s Theory of Motivation
Week 13  examine the theories explaining personality Personality
(November 30-December 4,  distinguish the different components of personality and its disorders  Definition & Components
2020)  evaluate their personality types  Theories & Types of Personality
Week 14  explain the concept of mental health in its modern approach Maladjustments and Disorders
(December 7-11, 2020)  discuss some factors which may cause stress  Frustrations and Stress
 describe physiological response to stress  Defense Mechanisms

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  demonstrate ways of coping with stress and managing stress;  Types of Disorders
 explain the relationship between mental health, stress and coping
Week 15 FINAL EXAM
(December 14-18, 2020)
Note: This schedule is subject to change as needed during the semester.

Course Materials:

Bernstein, Doughlas. (2014). Essentials of Psychology. Cengage Learning

Coon, Dennis. (2014). Psychology: A Journey. Sage

Feldman, Robert S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. McGraw Hill.

Kail, Robert and John Cavanaugh. (2016). Human Development A life Span View 7th Ed. Cengage Learning.

Myers, David G. (2014). Exploring Psychology. 9th Ed. New York: Worth Publishers.

Rathus, Spencer. (2015). Psychology 3rd ed. Cengage Publishing

Rodriguez, Tessie J. (2010). Understanding Human Behavior. Rex Book Store. Inc.

Teh, L. A., & Macapagal, M. E. (2007). General psychology for Filipino college students. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.

Grading System:

Major Exams (40%)

Class Participation/ Assignments/Activities (30%)
Chapter Tests (20%)
Final Project (10%)

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 TOTAL: (100%)

Class Policies:

1. During synchronous sessions or video conferencing:

 Dress appropriately
 Be attentive to the conversation or topic being discussed
 Mute your audio if it is not your turn to talk
 Ask permission if you wanted to talk
 Be sensitive on your language use
 Avoid eating in front of the camera
 Ask permission if you wanted to screen capture or record sessions.
2. Ask permission if you wanted to forward contents (email messages or videos) to third parties
3. Remember to include references on materials used
4. Do not use video contents and messages for fun or make memes or jokes out of it.
5. Be prompt in submitting online deliverables
6. Respect.

Consultation Periods:

Wednesday 8:00AM-5:00PM

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