- Duration: 3 Months
Course details
Psychology is the scientific study of thought, emotion and behaviour. Psychologists examine the various aspects of human experience, such as human emotions, thoughts and actions. They apply their understanding of people in a variety of professions, including clinical, counselling, educational, organisational and academic settings.
Therefore, it is relevant to every aspect of human life in areas such as health, parenthood, education, business, and mental health. The key areas of psychology are developmental, social, cognitive biological and inpidual differences.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
Students will gain an insight into the history of the field of psychology, explore major theories and research of prominent psychologists and researchers. Students will learn biological factors that infuence the inpidual, explore the brain and cognitive abilities that aid in sensation and perception and the various ways in which we learn. You will learn what is intelligence and the various psychometric tests available to test intelligence. Students will learn various personality theories and personality tests.
Foundation Psychology
Foundation Psychology introduces the field of psychology as a scientific discipline concerned with the study of thought and human behaviour. How do people differ from one another? Does childhood development affect our adulthood? How does motivation play a part in reaching goals? Do we all think the same? This module tries to answer these questions and many others. It explores topics on the history of psychology, human development, mind and brain, perception, learning and motivation, personality, emotional behaviours, personality and intelligence.
Upon completion of the Certificate in Psychology, students can advance to the Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology or Psychotherapy with 1 exemption.
Mode of study
Lectures, class presentation, role plays and case studies
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About The School Of Positive Psychology
The School of Positive Psychology was established to promote the art, the science and practice of positive psychology in Asia. Apart from providing education and credentialing, we promote research, training, and the dissemination of positive psychology. This field has tremendous potential for cultivating meaningful, fulfilling lives, enhancing experiences of love, work and play. Positive psychology training encourages and teaches the three elements: positive emotions, positive individual traits and positive institutions.
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