EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE

Gov. D. Mangubat Ave., Brgy. Burol Main, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4114, Philippines
Tel. Nos. (046) 416-4341-42 www.eac.edu.ph
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

PHILOSOPHY
Emilio Aguinaldo College is a private, non-sectarian institution of learning that fosters equal and fair opportunities for the holistic development of persons conscious of their national identity and
their roles in the global community.

VISION
Emilio Aguinaldo College envisions itself as an internationally recognized autonomous academic institution rooted in its nationalist tradition that consistently pursues advancement and welfare of
humanity.

MISSION
Emilio Aguinaldo College provides an outcomes-based education with relevant curricula geared towards excellent research, active industry cooperation and sustainable community extension.

CORE VALUES
Virtue, Excellence and Service

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Emilio Aguinaldo College are to:

a. offer opportunities for quality and relevant education to all;
b. cultivate the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and physical aspects of a person;
c. instill appreciation of pride for one’s national identity; and
d. produce graduates of global quality equipped with competencies in their fields of expertise.

QUALITY POLICY
Emilio Aguinaldo College commits to the continuous improvement of quality standards with emphasis on instruction, research and community service to benefit its stakeholders.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
The objectives of Emilio Aguinaldo College are to:
a) adhere to all statutory and regulatory standards;
b) provide consistent quality service to students, parents and other stakeholders; and
c) respond to periodic system review for continual improvement on quality standards.
I. Course Code : APB1 11
Course Title : Introduction to Psychology
Pre-requisite : N/A
Co-requisite : N/A
Credit : 3 units (3 units lecture)
Contact hours/week : 3 hours Lecture

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 II. Course Description:
A broad coverage of the conceptual and empirical foundations of psychology in its main fields. The discussion of the theories, concepts, and empirical findings focuses on
complex human behavior – how and why we think, feel, and behave the way we do, how we act and interact with others, and why and how we become the unique individuals that
we are.

III. Program Outcomes in Relation to Program Educational Objectives:

Program Outcomes Program Educational Objectives

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Psychology must be able to: A B C D
Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in Psychology    
A
(knowledge in psychology);
Exhibit and apply the methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture and    
B
context (psychological research)
Apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional setting (application of    
C
psychology);
Display capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education or in a professional    
D
context (independent learning)
E Manifest professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in Psychology (ethics);    
Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues clients and other (interpersonal    
F
skills) in diverse cultural setting;
Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessment and evaluation (psychological    
G
assessment);

IV. Course Objectives in Relation to Program Outcomes

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 Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student must be able to:
A B C D E F G
1. Obtain an understand on the nature of psychology as a science and its / /
relation to other field sciences;
2. Discuss the major goals of psychology and appreciate the significance of the / / / / / /
study;
3. Have a full grasp of the principle governing sensation and perception and / / / / / / /
enable to explain how and why people behave through simple experiment

V. Course Outcomes in Relation to Course Objectives and Program Outcomes

COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE OBJECTIVES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

A student completing this course should at the 4 B C
minimum be able to: 1 2 3 A D E F G
1. Explain the nature and meaning of psychology / / /
2. Reason out how psychology become a science; / / / / / / /
3. Restate and give example of goals of psychology; / / / / / / / / / /
4. Value the importance of studying psychology by becoming / / / / / / / / / / /
an informed consumer of psychology through improving
his/her memory, critical thinking and creativity, positive,
and able to assess owns personality, or manage/personal
stress
5. Understand and apply concepts, theories, and methods to / / / / / / / / / / /
analyze complex human behavior

References:

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 Books:
1. Ciccarelli, Saundra K. (2015) Psychology, global edition, Pearson Education south Asia Pte. Ltd
2. Feldman, Robert (2013) Psychology and your life. McGraw Hill. NY America
3. Apruebo, Roxel A. (2016) General psychology, updated ed.
4. Banalo, Roland John S. (2015) General psychology
5. Aquino, Avelina M. 2015 Psychology
6. Schultz, Duane (2014) Psychology and work today
7. Rathus, S.A. (2014) Psychology 3rd ed. Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd. Philippines
8. Paredes-Panlaqui, Gertrude 2013 Psychology - understanding the self : a college book
9. Kalat, James W (2013) Biological psychology, 11th ed.
Websites:
1. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOPRKzVLY0jJY-uHOH9KVU6 , crashcourse psychology
2. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUdettijNYvLAm4AixZv4RA , SciShow Psych

3. https://www.youtube.com/user/Psych2GoTv

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edMMPist5rA&fbclid=IwAR1vrRcN-ehVrc5-O9qkSyZ695nrglb9W-UNOR7bNn6rIrCXUx8owLS_UAI , course hero

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5OvgQW6FG4&fbclid=IwAR1vrRcN-ehVrc5-O9qkSyZ695nrglb9W-UNOR7bNn6rIrCXUx8owLS_UAI , Nucleus Medical

Media

6. Paul Lutus, Is Psychology a Science? http://www.arachnoid.com/psychology/

7. PsyOnLine.com

8. Psychcentrak.com/personality-test

Course Requirements:
Course Requirements: Virtual Classes/Lecture Discussion – LMS (Brightspace)
Online Quizzes
Online Seatwork/Research
Online Assignment/Project
Online Recitation
Online Major Examination
Grading System: The following percentage distribution shall be followed:
PRELIM (PG) + MIDTERM (MG) + FINAL (FG) =
3
The following recommended periodical grade components for this course:
Class Standing: 40%
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 Major exams: 60%
Total: 100%
Base: 40
Passing grade:       (equivalent to 75%)
VI. Course Coverage:
Intended Learning Teaching Learning Activities Instructional
Week Lesson/Topics Assessment Tasks (ATs)
Outcomes (ILOs) (TLAs) Resources
Introduction Students are expected Group Activity (forming Self-rating Student Manual
Orientation to: impression) Institution’s VMO
a. EAC VMO and 1. Recite the VMO
PRELIM Philosophy and Philosophy of Group interaction
Reflection (Emilian virtues)
b. Orientation to the institution
course Recitation
2. Appreciate the Memorization
c. Introduction and emilian culture by
classroom policies being example to
his/her co-students
Background of Psychology At the end of this lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Key Term Quiz http://www.arachnoid.co
a. Definition and Meaning students should be able suites for online Lecture m/psychology/
b. Psychology as a Science to; Rubrics for oral presentation
c. What Psychologist do? Online Group discussion Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
d. Brief History and Notable 1. Define psychology Rubrics for seatwork (2015) Psychology,
Pioneers of Psychology and explain what Online Oral recitation global edition, Pearson
e. Psychology in the makes it a science Rubrics for paper work Education south Asia
Philippines 2. Distinguish what retrospective analysis Pte. Ltd
f. Goals and significance of psychological do
the study of Psychology 3. Explain the Online Quizzes Feldman, Robert (2013)
g. Theoretical Perspective importance of Psychology and your
on behavior and mental psychology in Online Seatwork/Research life.
processes relation to what it
h. Specialization in contributed in the Online Assignment/Project Rathus, S.A. (2014)
Psychology past; Psychology 3rd ed.
i. Relations of Psychology 4. Identify and give Key Term quiz
to other related Sciences examples of goals of Banalo, Roland John S.
psychology Online Multimedia (Films and (2015) General
5. Identify theoretical other psychology
perspectives of media productions)

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 modern psychologist Apruebo, Roxel A.
toward behavior and Online-based activities (2016) General
mental processes; psychology, updated ed
6. Name the different In-service training
branches of Crashcourse
psychology and able psychology
to relate any of each
in his/her SciShow Psych

Psych2GoTv

coursehero
Research in Psychology At the End of the Refer to Brightspace and G Key Term Quiz Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
a. The Scientific lessons, students should suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
method(theories, be able to: Rubrics for oral presentation global edition, Pearson
hypothesis) Online Group discussion Education south Asia
1. Explain the scientific Rubrics for seatwork Pte. Ltd
b. Types of research method; Online Oral recitation
used in psychology 2. Discuss the role do Rubrics for paper work Feldman, Robert (2013)
theories and retrospective analysis Psychology and your
hypotheses play in
life.
psychological Online Quizzes
research;
Rathus, S.A. (2014)
Online Seatwork/Research
3. Name the different Psychology 3rd ed.
research techniques Online Assignment/Project
used in psychology; Banalo, Roland John S.
and (2015) General
Online Multimedia (Films and psychology
other
4. Demonstrate haw media productions)
psychologist Apruebo, Roxel A.
established cause-and (2016) General
Online-based activities psychology, updated ed
effect relationships
using experiments In-service training Crashcourse
psychology

SciShow Psych

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 Psych2GoTv
Physiological bases of At the end of this lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Key Term Quiz Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
Behavior students should be able suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
A. The nervous system to; Rubrics for oral presentation global edition, Pearson
i. Neurons 1. Describe the main Online Group discussion Education south Asia
ii. Division of divisions of the Rubrics for seatwork Pte. Ltd
Nervous system nervous system, Online Oral recitation
1. The Central including the Rubrics for paper work Feldman, Robert (2013)
nervous system neurons, neural retrospective analysis Psychology and your
2. The Peripheral impulse, and life.
Nervous System neurotransmitters; Online Quizzes
iii. Structure and 2. Identify the parts and Rathus, S.A. (2014)
function of the functions of the brain Online Seatwork/Research
Psychology 3rd ed.
brain 3. Explain the role of
B. The Endocrine the endocrine Online Assignment/Project Banalo, Roland John S.
System system and list the (2015) General
endocrine glands; Online Multimedia (Films and psychology
and other
4. Demonstrate how media productions) Apruebo, Roxel A.
human biology (2016) General
directly relevant to Online-based activities psychology, updated ed
understanding
behavior through In-service training
Crashcourse
drawing, roleplaying,
psychology
or video clips Online Illustration activity (major
divisions of the brain, nervous
SciShow Psych
system and endocrine system
Psych2GoTv
Preliminary
Exam
MIDTERM Genetic and Environment At the end of this lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Rubrics for oral presentation Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
influences on behavior; the students should be suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
able to; Rubrics for seatwork global edition, Pearson
A. Genetic influences of 1. Restate the Online Group discussion Education south Asia
behavior fundamentals Rubrics for paper work Pte. Ltd

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B. Genetic principle principles and issues Online Oral recitation
C. Environmental influences if the psychological Feldman, Robert (2013)
D. Interplay of nature and development retrospective analysis Psychology and your
nurture 2. Describe and give life.
E. Developmental Theories example of the Online Quizzes
a. Cognitive Development progress of physical Rathus, S.A. (2014)
b. Psychosexual growth from birth Online Seatwork/Research
Psychology 3rd ed.
Development onwards through
c. Psychosocial portfolio making; and Online Assignment/Project
Banalo, Roland John S.
Development 3. Orally and textual (2015) General
d. Moral Development compare and contrast Online Multimedia (Films and
psychology
the different other
theoretical approach media productions)
Apruebo, Roxel A.
of development (2016) General
Online-based activities
psychology, updated ed
In-service training
Crashcourse
psychology
Online Role playing
SciShow Psych
Online Creating scrapbook
Psych2GoTv
Nucleus Medical Media
Sensation, perception and At the end of this lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Rubrics for oral presentation Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
consciousness students should be able suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
A. Basic principle of to; Rubrics for seatwork global edition, Pearson
sensory system 1. Describe orally and Online Group discussion Education south Asia
I. Absolute threshold textually the relationship Rubrics for paper work Pte. Ltd
II. Difference between physical Online Oral recitation
threshold stimulus and the kinds of Feldman, Robert (2013)
III. Signal Detedtion sensory response that retrospective analysis Rubrics for Experiment Psychology and your
Theory result from it; life.
2. Participate in Online Quizzes
IV. Sensory
illustrating the basic Rathus, S.A. (2014)
Adaptation processes underlie the Online Seatwork/Research
B. Basic Senses Psychology 3rd ed.
senses and how
C. Types of Perception perception is organized Online Assignment/Project Banalo, Roland John S.
and Perceptual 3. Differentiate between (2015) General
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 process sensation and perception Online Multimedia (Films and psychology
I. Visual perception 4. Restate the principles other
II. Grouping governing perception media productions) Apruebo, Roxel A.
III. Constancy 5. Create a model (2016) General
movement showing perceptual Online-based activities psychology, updated ed
IV. Visual process;
V. Perceptual Illusion 6. Describe in own word In-service training PsyOnline.com
VI. Auditory the meaning and nature
perception of consciousness, sleep, Online Illustration matrix Crashcourse
VII. Extrasensory and sleep disorders; (differences bet. Sensation and psychology
Perception 7. Identify categories of perception)
D. Conscious and drugs and how they alter Online Simple experiment in SciShow Psych
Altered State conscious sensation process
I. Sleep and Dreams Online Critical incidents analysis Psych2GoTv
II. Drugs and
consciousness

Midterm
Exam

FINAL Learning At the end of the lessons, Refer to Brightspace and G Rubrics for oral presentation Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
A. Nature and meaning students should be able suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
of learning to; Rubrics for seatwork global edition, Pearson
B. Process of learning Online Group discussion Education south Asia
1. Explain the term Rubrics for paper work Pte. Ltd
C. Laws of learning “Learning” on his own Online Oral recitation
D. Associative Learning word Feldman, Robert (2013)
I. Classical 2. Identify and give retrospective analysis Psychology and your
Conditioning example of the roles of
life.
II. Operant learning as means of Online Quizzes
Conditioning adjusting to an Rathus, S.A. (2014)
environment Online Seatwork/Research
E. Cognitive approach to Psychology 3rd ed.
3. Explain the important
learning elements and Online Assignment/Project
F. Observational Banalo, Roland John S.
characteristics of
(2015) General
Learning classical conditioning and Online Multimedia (Films and psychology
demonstrate how do other
classical conditioning media productions) Apruebo, Roxel A.
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 occur; (2016) General
4. Discuss the important Online-based activities psychology, updated ed
concepts of operant
conditioning and Crashcourse
demonstrate how operant Online Group presentation psychology
conditioning occur. process of learning
5. Differentiate SciShow Psych
punishment and Online Group critiquing of
reinforcement presentation Psych2GoTv
6. Explain behavior
modification and give and Refinement of student learning
example outcomes
7. Reflect on how
learning occur through
conditioning
Memory and Forgetting At the end of this lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Rubrics for oral presentation Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
A. Stages of memory students should be able suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
I. Sensory Memory to; Rubrics for seatwork global edition, Pearson
II. Short-term 1. Explain process of Online Group discussion Education south Asia
memory Rubrics for paper work Pte. Ltd
memory
2. Identify and give Online Oral recitation
III. Long-term example of the roles of Feldman, Robert (2013)
memory memory to learning; retrospective analysis Psychology and your
B. Models of Memory 3. Investigate the reason life.
C. Theories of forgetting why people forget Online Quizzes
information; and Rathus, S.A. (2014)
4. Become an informed Online Seatwork/Research
Psychology 3rd ed.
consumer of psychology
by improving ones Online Assignment/Project Banalo, Roland John S.
memory (2015) General
Online Multimedia (Films and psychology
other
media productions) Apruebo, Roxel A.
(2016) General
Online-based activities psychology, updated ed
In-service training PsyOnline.com

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Thinking and Intelligence
A. Definition and
conception of
intelligence
B. Theories of
Intelligence
C. Assessing Intelligence
D. Kinds of Intelligence
test
E. Mental Retardation
(intellectual Disability)
F. Thinking and
Reasoning
G. Problem Solving
H. Factors affecting
problem solving
I. Creativity and four
dimension of its
process
J. Types and creativity
thinking
Emotion and Motivation
A. Nature and meaning
of emotion
Online Memory game Crashcourse
psychology
SciShow Psych
Psych2GoTv
At the end of the lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Rubrics for oral presentation Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
students should be able suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
to; Rubrics for seatwork global edition, Pearson
1. Analyze and evaluate Online Group discussion; Who is Education south Asia
existing theories of more intelligent”. Rubrics for paper work Pte. Ltd
intelligence and find out Mental calisthenics activity –
explanations regarding Mental Calisthenics activity Feldman, Robert (2013)
Solving problem situation
intelligence through scoring chart Psychology and your
problem solving activity life.
2. Identify the major Online Oral recitation
approaches to measuring Rathus, S.A. (2014)
intelligence and retrospective analysis Psychology 3rd ed.
rationalize what do
Online Quizzes
intelligence tests Banalo, Roland John S.
measure? (2015) General
3. Explain the processes Online Seatwork/Research psychology
underlie reasoning and
decision making; Online Assignment/Project Apruebo, Roxel A.
4. Understand creativity (2016) General
on approaching a Online Multimedia (Films and psychology, updated ed
problem, and other
media productions)
demonstrate creativity in PsyOnline.com
solving problems
Online-based activities Crashcourse
psychology
In-service training
SciShow Psych
Online Puzzle activity
Psych2GoTv
At the end of the lesson, Refer to Brightspace and G Rubrics for oral presentation Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
students should be able suites for online Lecture (2015) Psychology,
to; global edition, Pearson
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 B. Theories of emotion
1. James-Lange 1. Describe in own words
Theory the nature and meaning
of emotion
2. Cannon-Bard
2. Explain how emotions
Theory express in different state
3. Schachter-Singer and demonstrate how to
Theory manage it
C. Understading 3. Reason out the causes
Emotional of man’s motivation
4. Identify and
experiences
differentiate the
D. Explanation of
components of motives
motivation 5. Explain and give
E. Human needs and example of the functions
motivation of motives;
6. Illustrate the cycle of
motivation
7. Motivate one’s self in
enhancing emotion
management
Personality At the end of the lesson,
A. Psychodynamic students should be able
Approaches to to;
personality 1. Explain the concept of
Freud and his
B. Traits and Learning
successors about the
Approach to structure and
Personality development of
C. Biological and personality
Evolutionary, 2. Identify the major
Humanistic Approach aspects of trait, learning,
to Personality biological and
Online Group discussion
Online Oral recitation
retrospective analysis
Online Quizzes
Online Seatwork/Research
Online Assignment/Project
Online Multimedia (Films and
other
media productions)
Online-based activities
In-service training
Online Role playing/ video
footages
Online Illustration activity
Refer to Brightspace and G
suites for online Lecture
Online Group discussion
Online Oral recitation
retrospective analysis
Online Quizzes
Online Seatwork/Research
Rubrics for seatwork
Rubrics for paper work
Rubrics for oral presentation
Rubrics for seatwork
Rubrics for paper work
Education south Asia
Pte. Ltd
Feldman, Robert (2013)
Psychology and your
life.
Rathus, S.A. (2014)
Psychology 3rd ed.
Banalo, Roland John S.
(2015) General
psychology
Apruebo, Roxel A.
(2016) General
psychology, updated ed
PsyOnline.com
Crashcourse
psychology
SciShow Psych
Psych2GoTv
Ciccarelli, Saundra K.
(2015) Psychology,
global edition, Pearson
Education south Asia
Pte. Ltd
Feldman, Robert (2013)
Psychology and your
life.
Rathus, S.A. (2014)
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 D. Assessing Personality evolutionary, and
humanistic approaches
to personality
3. Recognize the
approaches to evaluating
the personality
4. Appreciate personality
inventories and online
tests
STRESS AND MENTAL 5. Recognize what is
DISORDERS stress all about
A. Stress 6. identify causes of
B. Causes of stress stress
C. Symptoms of Stress 7. Utilize different stress
D. How to Manage and reducing management.
Reduce Stress 8. Understands Mental
E. Mental Health Health
F. Mental Health and 9. Identify Mental health
Drug Abuse problems together with
G. Mental Disorder and drug abuse
Treatment 10. Recognize Mental
Disorder and how to treat
them
Final Exam
Course Code & Course Title: Reviewed by:
Course Plan Committee:
APA1 11/ BAUTISTA, JUNO C. MP-CP, RPm
MARILEN B. ANGELES,RL,Ma.Ed-LS
Introduction to Psychology Faculty/ Program Coordinator
Chief Librarian
Psychology 3rd ed.
Online Assignment/Project
Banalo, Roland John S.
Online Multimedia (Films and (2015) General
other psychology
media productions)
Apruebo, Roxel A.
Online-based activities (2016) General
psychology, updated ed
In-service training
Psychcentral.com/perso
Personality structure activity nality-test
Online Quick personality
assessment Crashcourse
psychology
SciShow Psych
Psych2GoTv
Approved by:
Noted:
DR. JEANNEATH D. VELARDE
DR. REBECCA D. MIRANDA
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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