Кто читает:: Департамент социологии

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 1-й курс, 4 модуль

Преподаватели

Ерицян Ксения Юрьевна

Синявская Ядвига Эдуардовна

Тихонов Роман Вадимович

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course will provide an overview of the most interesting classical studies within the psychological field. Students will gain an understanding of psychological research methods and learn how to critically evaluate theoretical frameworks and empirical studies. The course will cover a broad range of topics such as teamwork, decision-making, motivation, stress, aggression and interpersonal conflicts, learning, memory and perception. We will explore major psychological theories as well as their practical implications. Seminars would include not only discussions or presentations, but also activities for improving interpersonal communication skills.

Learning Objectives

describe and critically evaluate psychological studies and major theories
choose appropriate research methods for particular research questions
identify psychological determinants of human behavior and use psychological terminology to describe it

Expected Learning Outcomes

Distinguish between descriptive, correlational, experimental psychological research designs
List major symptoms and consequences of replication crisis in psychology
Distinguish between direct and conceptual replication
Explain major theoretical perspectives in psychology: psychodynamic, behavioristic, humanistic, cognitive, evolutionary
Explain the principles of psychological testing and assessment: standardization, objectivity, test norms, reliability, validity
Describe stages of moral development
Define the concept of "zone of proximal development'

Course Contents

Introduction to psychological science. Branches and fields of psychology.
Psychology as a science. Hindsight bias. The illusion of knowing. Basic research fields: biological, cognitive, comparative, developmental, personality, social, and cross-cultural psychology. Applied areas: clinical, counseling, organizational, and educational psychology.
Research methods in psychology
Study designs: descriptive, correlational, experimental. Types of non-experimental research. Types of experiments & methods for controlling for extraneous variables.
Theoretical approaches in psychology
Psychodynamic approach, behaviorism, cognitive approach, biological (neuroscientific) approach, humanistic approach, social-cultural approach. Major concepts and techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and person-centered therapy.
Psychological assessment
Principles of psychological testing and assessment: standardization, objectivity, test norms, reliability, validity
Developmental psychology
Stages of moral development. Stages of psychosocial development. Zone of proximal development. Attachment theory

Assessment Elements

Research proposal
Exam test
The computer-based exam test contains up to 30 multiple-choice questions with one or more correct answers. It will be conducted in a distant format with a proctoring system Examus (https://hse.student.examus.net). Proctoring is a process of monitoring and control of distance exams. Students allowed to use handwritten or printed notes during the test. The person’s identity check, as well as the exam procedure, is supported by the software, which automatically records two video streams: from the student’s web camera and the screen of his/her computer and keeps track of possible forbidden actions like student’s absence, the second person in the camera, chatting during the exam, connection of the second monitor. If the system identifies a violation, the video is labeled as “unreliable”, but the exam is continued. The system may be prone to errors so all the records with labeled violations are double checked by the proctor after the exam. The proctor either confirms the violation of the exam procedure or recognizes the exam as passed. Students will have 60 minutes to complete the test. Students must conduct a technical check before the exam at https://lms.demo.examus.net/syscheck_st . In case your computer does not support proctoring or is not technically equipped, please contact your programme office immediately. Short-term technical interruptions during the exam allowed for a period of 10 minutes.
Seminar assignments
Each seminar meeting students get a grade for seminar participation. Depending on the seminar content, one of the three grading methods is used: 1) Short test (50%) + in-class participation (50%). 2) Presentation (50%) + in-class participation (50%). 3) In-class participation (100%).

Interim Assessment

Interim assessment (4 module)
0.3 * Exam test + 0.3 * Research proposal + 0.4 * Seminar assignments

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Burton, L. J., Goodwin, C. J., Goodwin, K. A., & José, P. (2018). Psychology Research Methods (Vol. 1st edition). Milton, QLD: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1650549
Hebb, D. O., & Donderi, D. C. (2014). Textbook of Psychology (Psychology Revivals) (Vol. Fourth edition). London: Psychology Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=677726

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Deaux, K., & Snyder, M. (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Personality and Social Psychology. : Oxford University Press. 2018, https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190224837.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780190224837.
DeLamater, J. D., & Collett, J. L. (2019). Social Psychology (Vol. Ninth edition). New York, NY: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1753380
Levitin, D. J. (2002). Foundations of Cognitive Psychology : Core Readings. Cambridge, Mass: A Bradford Book. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=78136

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