Assessment criteria are statedand accessible to students
Objective Objectives/Desired Results:
The general purpose of the course is to introduce students to the Major Schools of Thought in Psychology as well as to the study of mental functions such as Sensation, Perception, Memory, Learning, Emotions, Consciousness. Furthermore, the course seeks to provide students with the knowledge of the neurobiological background of normal psychological functions as well of psychopathology. Finally, a main purpose of the course is the study of therelationship between stress and health issues.
General Abilities
Research, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies Adaptation to new situations
Decision making
Autonomous work Teamwork
Working in an international environment Work in an interdisciplinary environment Production of new research ideas
Project design and management
Respect for diversity and multiculturalism
Respect for the natural environment
Demonstration of social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity in gender issues
Exercise criticism and self-criticism
Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking
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Course Description:
Psychology: the evolution of a science I
Psychology: the evolution of a science II
Neuroscience and behavior I
Neuroscience and behavior II
Sensation
Perception
Memory
Learning
Emotions and motivations
Consciousness
Sleep and Dreams
Stress and Health I
Stress and Health II
Recommended reading:
ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΙΑ της Υγείας – Μια Βιοψυχοκοινωνική Προσέγγιση