UNIVERSITY OF EMBU

COURSE OUTLINE

TPS 101. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Introduction psychology is designed for Bachelor of Education students. The course

introduces student to general principles of psychology.

COURSE CONTENT

TPS 101: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

WEEK 1: Origin, scope, and research methods of psychology.

WEEK 2: Theoretical perspectives.

WEEK 3: L, Sensation and Perception,

WEEK 4: Memory, attention and states of Consciousness.

WEEK 6: Personality, attitudes, Social behaviour,

WEEK 7: Conflict and adjustment.

WEEK 8: Psychology and Education.

WEEK 9: Intelligence. Interpersonal attractions. Leadership. Conformity, obedience

and compliance.

WEEK 10: Attitude formation, development, change and measurement.

WEEK 11: Motivation and Emotion. Abnormal psychology.

Mode of Delivery

Lecture, discussion, discovery, case study. Life examples

Instructional materials

Lesson notes, text books. Internet, journal,

Course assessment

Continuous assessment tests/ assignments 30%

Final examination 70%

Total 100%

REFERENCES

1. Santrock, J.W. (2010). Psychology Essentials. McGraw- Hill companies. New York
2. Berger, K.S. (2012). The Developing Person. Worth Publishers. New York.
3. Beckett, C., & Taylor, H. (2010). Human Growth and Development. London: Sage.
4. O’Brien, E. (2008). Human Growth and Development. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.
5. O’Brien, E. (2011). Psychology for Social Care: An Irish Perspective. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan
Sugarman, L. (1995). Life-span Development: Concepts, Theories and Interventions. London:
Routledge.