Introduction to Psychology is a journey through all of the major psychological concepts and principles. The knowledge gained from this course will allow students to critically evaluate psychological research and have a more in-depth understanding of human thought and behavior. This subject is designed to give students a general idea of what psychology is, how information is developed, what we have learnt about ourselves, and how psychology is applied to help improve people's live.

• Course Objectives
  • To ensure an effective orientation of students towards the discipline of psychology so that they may come to appreciate the diversity of the subject and its pragmatic significance.
  • To make students familiar with the essentials features of human personality.
  • To inculcate a sense of personal relevance of Psychology as a subject with the potential of gaining better insight into one’s own self and others.
• Credit hour: 3

• Course Contents:

Introduction to Psychology

•  Definition of psychology
• Goals of psychology
• Major schools of thought in psychology
• Major fields of psychology  

Basic research Methods in Psychology

• Survey research
• Experimental research
• Case study method

Biological Basis of Behavior

• Brain and nervous system
• Structure and function of major brain areas
• Neurotransmitters and their functions

Sensation &Perception

• Difference between sensation and perception
• Principles of perception
• Role of perception in human cognition

Motivation and Emotion

• Concept of motivation and emotions
• Theories of motivation
• Theories of emotion

Learning

• Definition of Learning
• Types of Learning
• i.  Classical Conditioning        ii.  Operant Conditioning
• Observational Learning

Memory& Intelligence

• Definition and stages of human memory
• Types of memory
• Concept of intelligence
• Basic theories of intelligence

Personality development

• Concept of personality
• Theories of personality development
• Tips to improve personality

OUTCOMES

• On successful completion of Introductory Psychology, students will have:

1. An introductory knowledge of selected areas of basic psychological enquiry
2. An ability to discuss different psychological topics
3. Basic review skills in critically evaluating knowledge claims regarding psychological theory.
4. Basic understanding of research methods in the discipline of Psychology
5. An introductory knowledge about conventions for presenting written reports and essays that cover topics introduced within the syllabus.

• Recommended Books

1. Weiten, W. (2017). Psychology: Themes and variations (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
2. Kalat, J. W. (2013). Introduction to psychology (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
3. Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Hilgard, E. R. (2014) Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology(16th ed.).Cengage Learning.ISBN: 8601200752540.

• Suggested Readings

• Plotnik, R., &Kouyoumdjian, H. (2013). Introduction to psychology (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN-10: 1133939538.

• Flanagan, C., Berry, D., Jarvis, M. and Liddle, R. (2015). AQA psychology. Cheltenham: Illuminate Publishing.
• Collin, C. (2011). The psychology book. London: Dorling Kindersley.
• Colman, A. (2009). A dictionary of psychology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Gross, R. (2015). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior. (7th ed). Hodder Education.

• COURSE ASSESSMENT:

• FINAL TERM EXAM: 50 MARKS
• MID TERM EXAM: 30 MARKS
• SESSIONAL: 20 MARKS
  • ASSIGNMENT :5
  • ATTANDENCE: 5
  • PRESENTATION : 10
• CLASS TIMING

• BS Urdu 1st Regular (Wednesday:  08:30 - 10:00 AM) (Thursday:   08:30 - 10:00 AM)
• BS Urdu 1st SS (Tuesday: 03:00 - 04:30 PM) (FRIDAY: 12:00-01:30 PM)