Introduction to Psychology

Study:	Social Work - 1. semester
Code:	31894
ECTS:	6.0
Course coordinators:	izv. prof. dr. sc. Ana Tokić Milaković doc. dr. sc. Koraljka Modić Stanke
Exam dates:	12. 06. 2024. 26. 06. 2024. 10. 07. 2024. 28. 08. 2024. 11. 09. 2024. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:
Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Frederickson, B.L., Loftus, G.R., Bem i D.J. i Maren, S.; Atkinson/Hilgard Uvod u psihologiju; Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap (2007), str. 1-26, 30-59, 232-261, 388-425, 428-450, 452-489, 526-600 Berk, L. E.; Psihologija cjeloživotnog razvoja; Naklada Slap (2008), str. 4-41; 57-73; 81-93; 101-111; 113-409
Optional literature:
Petz, B.; Uvod u psihologiju - psihologija za nepsihologe; Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap (2001), str Vasta, R., Haith, M.M., Miller, S. A.; Dječja psihologija. Poglavlja: Teorije dječjeg razvoja; Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap (1997), str Čorkalo Biruški, D.; Primijenjena psihologija: Pitanja i odgovori.; Zagreb: Školska knjiga (2009), str Fulgosi, A.; Psihologija ličnosti: teorije i istraživanja; Zagreb: Školska knjiga (1990), str Hock, R. R.; Četrdeset znanstvenih studija koje su promijenile psihologiju.; Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap (2004), str Lacković-Grgin, K.; Psihologija adolescencije; Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap (2006), str Petz, B.; Psihologijski rječnik; Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap (2005), str Rijavec, M., Miljković, D., Brdar, I.; Pozitivna psihologija: znanstveno istraživanje ljudskih snaga i sreće; Zagreb: IEP (2008), str Starc, B., Čudina-Obradović, M., Pleša, A., Profaca, B., Letica, M.; Osobine i psihološki uvjeti razvoja djeteta predškolske dobi; Zagreb: Golden marketing-Tehnička knjiga (2004), str Pećnik, N., Tokić, A.; Roditelji i djeca na pragu adolescencije: Pogled iz tri kuta, izazovi i podrška.; Zagreb: Ministarstvo obitelji, branitelja i međugeneracijske solidarnosti (2011), str Berk, L.E.; Psihologija cjeloživotnog razvoja; Naklada Slap (2008), str Berk, L. E.; Dječja razvojna psihologija; Naklada Slap (2015), str

Description:

The main aim of the course is to gain general knowledge about psychological foundations of human experience and behaviour which are relevant for theory, methodology and practice of social work. Students will obtain knowledge relevant for human developmental stages recognition, acquire sensitivity to respect individual differences and learn to recognize the influence of the society on individuals' development. Students will become familiar with contemporary knowledge in the field of developmental psychology and general psychology, while linking it with the values, principles and examples of practice in social work.

Course content:
Contemporary psychology: scientific and applied psychology. Biological foundations of behaviour. Sensation and perception. Learning and memory. Intelligence. Emotions and motivation. Developmental psychology. Biological and physical development. Perception, cognition and language development. Emotional and social development. Deviations from typical development. Personality psychology. Psychopathology and psychotherapy.

Cognitive Skills:

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

1. Define the key concepts from the field of biological psychology, perception, learning, memory, intelligence, emotion, motivation, personality and developmental psychology

2. Describe and explain biological structures and processes in the essence of human experience and behaviours

3. Compare the basic tenets of the dominant theoretical and empirical approaches in psychology and analyse their advantages and disadvantages

4. Distinguish between theoretical models of learning, motivation, emotion and stress and the possibilities of their application in social work

5. Describe dominant theories of cognitive, socio-emotional, moral and personality development and analyse intertwinement of individual phases in the different domains of development

6. Identify, describe and categorize the various factors that affect psychophysical development

7. Recognise the dominant signs of deviation from normative development and symptoms of mental disorders, explain their etiology and recommended psychosocial interventions

Practical and Generic Skills:

After successfully completing the course, students will gain:

Time management skills

Independent learning and knowledge upgrading skills

Basic skills in computer use

Ability to use e-learning systems (Loomen)

Ability to analyse and synthesise course contents

Ability to critically review information

Ability to express arguments in group discussion

Ability to communicate with experts from related areas (psychologists, sociologists, physicians)

Skills in written expression and structured display of information on a certain topic

Presentation skills

Matching Assessments to Learning Outcomes:

Forms of testing knowledge

Two mid-term examinations or a written examination - testing learning outcomes 1 to 7.

Oral examination - testing learning outcomes 1 to 7.

Consultations schedule:

izv. prof. dr. sc. Ana Tokić Milaković:
by appointment via e-mail
Location: Nazorova 51, room 2A

Lecturer in charge	Consultations	Location
izv. prof. dr. sc. Ana Tokić Milaković	by appointment via e-mail	Nazorova 51, room 2A
doc. dr. sc. Koraljka Modić Stanke		Nazorova 51, room 2A