BSCS: PSY 115_CS – General Psychology
Categories: BS in Business Administration, BS in Computer Science
About Course
This course provides an overview of psychological concepts, theories, and research. It covers areas such as development, behavior, cognition, and mental health. Students will gain a broad understanding of the field of psychology and its applications in various aspects of life.
What Will You Learn?
- Describe key psychological concepts and theories.
- Analyze developmental stages and their impact on behavior.
- Explain the processes of learning, memory, and cognition.
- Identify the factors that contribute to mental health and psychological disorders.
- Apply psychological knowledge to everyday life and professional contexts.
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Psychology
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Introduction to Psychology
03:57 -
LO1: Define the scope of Overview of Psychology
11:51 -
LO2: Describe major Research methods in Psychology
10:58 -
LO3: Explain how Research methods support Overview of Psychology
10:34 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 2: Developmental Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
03:02 -
LO1: Identify key Stages of development across the Lifespan
11:35 -
LO2: Summarize Major developmental theories in Psychology
11:33 -
LO3: Analyze how Major developmental theories interpret Stages of development
12:30 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 3: Biological Bases of Behavior
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Biological Bases of Behavior
02:09 -
LO1: Label key components of Brain structure and function
10:35 -
LO2: Explain the role of Neurotransmitters in behavior
12:37 -
LO3: Analyze how Neurotransmitters influence Brain structure and function
13:03 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 4: Sensation and Perception
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Sensation and Perception
02:02 -
LO1: Describe the process of Sensory processes in perception
12:42 -
LO2: Explain principles of Perceptual organization
11:17 -
LO3: Differentiate how Perceptual organization shapes Sensory processes
11:18 -
True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 5: Learning and Conditioning
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Learning and Conditioning
01:59 -
LO1: Explain principles of Classical and operant conditioning
11:32 -
LO2: Describe the concept of Observational learning
11:22 -
LO3: Analyze how Observational learning differs from Classical and operant conditioning
12:44 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 6: Memory
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Memory
01:50 -
LO1: Describe the stages involved in Memory processes
10:37 -
LO2: Classify different Types of Memory and Memory disorders
09:08 -
LO3: Analyze how Memory disorders affect Memory processes
11:42 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 7: Cognition and Intelligence
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Cognition and Intelligence
01:53 -
LO1: Explain major Cognitive processes in thinking
10:42 -
LO2: Interpret results of Intelligence testing
11:01 -
LO3: Analyze how Cognitive processes influence Intelligence testing
11:50 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 8: Midterm Test Or Assignment
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Midterm Test Or Assignment
10:49 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 9: Personality
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Personality
01:50 -
LO1: Summarize Major personality theories in Psychology
09:53 -
LO2: Describe methods used in Assessment of personality
11:31 -
LO3: Compare Major personality theories with Assessment of personality methods
11:40 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 10: Psychological Disorders
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Psychological Disorders
01:54 -
LO1: Define the Classification of disorders in Psychology
09:50 -
LO2: Describe Symptoms and treatments of Psychological disorders
12:17 -
LO3: Analyze how Classification of disorders guides Symptoms and treatments
11:05 -
True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple-Choice Questions
Week 11: Therapy and Treatment
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Therapy and Treatment
01:58 -
LO1: Identify major Types of therapy in Psychology
11:44 -
LO2: Evaluate the Effectiveness of treatments
11:39 -
LO3: Analyze how Types of therapy influence Effectiveness of treatments
11:57 -
True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple-Choice Questions
Week 12: Social Psychology
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Social Psychology
02:13 -
LO1: Explain principles of Social influence in behavior
11:23 -
LO2: Describe factors affecting Group behavior and attitudes
12:29 -
LO3: Analyze how Social influence shapes Group behavior and attitudes
12:14 -
Multiple-Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 13: Health Psychology
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Health Psychology
03:10 -
LO1: Describe the relationship between Stress and health
10:00 -
LO2: Identify effective Coping mechanisms in stress management
12:11 -
LO3: Analyze how Coping mechanisms reduce Stress and health risks
11:23 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 14: Applied Psychology
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Applied Psychology
02:51 -
LO1: Explain applications of Psychology in the workplace
12:04 -
LO2: Describe principles of educational Psychology
13:07 -
LO3: Analyze how educational Psychology supports Psychology in the workplace
11:11 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 15: Current Trends in Psychology
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Current Trends in Psychology
03:04 -
LO1: Summarize Recent research findings in Psychology
10:50 -
LO2: Demonstrate Emerging areas of study in Psychology
13:29 -
LO3: Analyze how Emerging areas of study build on Recent research findings
11:40 -
True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple-Choice Questions
Week 16: Final Test or Project
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Final Test or Project
10:57 -
Multiple-Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation