普通心理學 / 26N087
General Psychology
This course is designed to introduce students to the diverse topics and key issues within the scientific field of psychology. Throughout the course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of influential theories and significant research related to essential aspects of psychology. By exploring the knowledge accumulated by psychologists, students will gain insights that can enhance their academic pursuits, interpersonal relationships, overall well-being, and other crucial areas of their lives.
- 授課教授： 周珮雯
- 年 度： 115暑假
- 開課學校： 國立臺灣大學
- 課程類別： C類一般課
- 課程領域： 公民意識與社會分析, 生命科學
- 學 分 數： 3學分
- 上課方式： 實體課程
- 課程費用： 夥伴學校 NT$700 / 非夥伴學校 NT$1,750
- 上課地點： 國立臺灣大學 總校區
- 上課起訖： 2026-06-22 ~ 2026-07-15
- 上課週數： 4週
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課程時間：
- 06/22 06/29 07/06 07/13 | 星期一 | 09:10 ~ 12:00 | 共 4 次
- 06/23 06/30 07/07 07/14 | 星期二 | 09:10 ~ 12:00 | 共 4 次
- 06/24 07/01 07/08 07/15 | 星期三 | 09:10 ~ 12:00 | 共 4 次
- 06/25 07/02 07/09 | 星期四 | 09:10 ~ 12:00 | 共 3 次
- 06/26 07/03 07/10 | 星期五 | 09:10 ~ 12:00 | 共 3 次
- Introduction to the Course/Syllabus • Description: Students will be introduced to the course structure, objectives, and expectations. We will discuss the scope of psychology and its relevance in understanding human behavior and mental processes. The session will also provide an overview of the grading policy, assignments, and course materials. Students will participate in icebreaker activities to foster a collaborative learning environment. • Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the course objectives and structure. 2. Familiarize with the syllabus, assignments, and expectations. 3. Establish a supportive and interactive classroom environment. 、Introduction to Psychology • Description: We will talk about psychology, exploring its definition, key research areas, and historical evolution. We will uncover the seven unifying themes that guide the field and explore significant milestones in the history of psychology. From the pioneering works of Wundt and James to modern perspectives such as positive psychology, we will shed light on the varied landscape of psychological exploration. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define psychology and identify its primary research areas. 2. Explore the principles in psychology. 3. Trace the historical development of psychology, including major figures and schools of thought. 、Research in Psychology • Description: This session introduces students to the methods and principles that underpin psychological research. Students will gain insights into various research designs, including experiments, quasi-experiments, correlational studies, qualitative methods, and surveys. We will discuss how to evaluate research critically. Ethical challenges and methodological considerations in psychological research will also be discussed. • Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the scientific method and its application in psychological research. 2. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research designs, including their advantages and limitations. 3. Evaluate research methodologies for reliability, validity, and biases. 4. Discuss ethical considerations in psychological studies. 、Consciousness • Description: We will examine consciousness and its various levels in this chapter. Students will explore the dual-track theory and the phenomena of selective attention and inattention. The session will also cover the measurement of brain activity using EEG. Lastly, we will examine sleep, its stages, cycles, and the importance of sleep hygiene for physical and mental health. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define consciousness and describe its different levels. 2. Explain the dual-track theory and understand selective attention and inattention. 3. Explore the use of EEG in measuring brain activity and its associated wave patterns. 4. Describe the stages and cycles of sleep, including the characteristics of REM and non-REM sleep. 5. Analyze the effects of sleep deprivation on health and the importance of sleep hygiene. 、Sensation and Perception • Description: This chapter explores how we sense and interpret the world around us. We will differentiate between sensation and perception, discussing bottom-up and top-down processing. The lecture will focus on the visual system, including the structure and function of the eye, visual pathways to the brain, and theories of color vision. Students will also learn about depth perception, perceptual constancies, and visual illusions, such as the Müller-Lyer and Ponzo illusions, to understand how perception shapes our interpretation of reality. • Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate between sensation and perception and understand their roles in interpreting stimuli. 2. Describe the anatomy of the eye and the visual system, including visual pathways to the brain. 3. Compare and contrast theories of color vision and their applications. 4. Explain depth perception, including binocular and monocular cues. 5. Analyze visual illusions and their implications for understanding perceptual processes. 、Lifespan Development • Description: The chapter will go through the journey of human development from conception to aging. We will explore prenatal development, emotional growth and changes, cognitive milestones, and the complexities of psychosocial development across the lifespan. From infancy through adolescence to adulthood and aging, we will discuss the characteristics in various life stages and transitions that shape the trajectory of each individual’s life. • Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the stages and processes of prenatal development. 2. Explore emotional and social development, such as attachment and morality, across the lifespan. 3. Examine cognitive development from Piaget’s stage theory. 、Lifespan Development (cont.) • Description: Continuing from the previous session, we will focus on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes, going through the journey of human development from conception to aging. • Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the unique features of adolescence and emerging adulthood. 2. Identify the changes and challenges associated with adulthood and aging. 、Stress and Health • Description: This chapter explores the concept of stress, its sources, and how individuals respond to it emotionally, physiologically, and behaviorally. Students will learn about the processes of cognitive appraisal and the types of conflicts. Key topics include Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome, the fight-or-flight response, and the impact of stress on health,. Finally, we will discuss effective stress-coping strategies to promote resilience and well-being. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define stress and understand how stressors are perceived through cognitive appraisals. 2. Identify and differentiate among the three types of conflict. 3. Explore physiological responses to stress, including Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome and the fight-or-flight response. 4. Analyze the connection between stress and health. 5. Evaluate effective coping strategies to manage stress and improve overall well-being. 、Review • Description: This session is designed for students to review and consolidate their understanding of key concepts covered in the first half of the course. Activities include a review game and a Q&A session to address specific topics and prepare for the exam. • Learning Objectives: 1. Summarize and integrate key topics from the covered chapters. 2. Engage in collaborative discussions to clarify concepts. 3. Prepare for the midterm exam. 、Midterm Exam、Learning • Description: The chapter focuses on the principles and processes of learning. Students will learn about Pavlov’s classical conditioning, exploring concepts such as acquisition and extinction. We will also examine B. F. Skinner’s operant conditioning, discussing reinforcement, punishment, and various conditioning schedules. Observational learning, including Bandura’s Bobo Doll study, will highlight how behavior is influenced by observing others. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define learning and distinguish among classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. 2. Identify the elements and processes involved in classical conditioning. 3. Understand reinforcement and punishment in operant conditioning and differentiate between types and schedules of operant conditioning. 4. Explore Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and its implications for prosocial and antisocial behavior. 、Memory • Description: We will explore how memory works, focusing on encoding, storage, and retrieval processes. Students will learn about sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory, including the characteristics of each system. Common memory phenomena will be illustrated. We will also cover strategies for improving memory and overcoming forgetting. • Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval in memory. 2. Differentiate among sensory, short-term, and long-term memory systems. 3. Discuss how memory can be reconstructed and the implications of the misinformation effect. 4. Analyze the causes of forgetting and identify strategies for improving memory. 、Brain and Neuroscience • Description: The invited speaker, Dr. Jen-Hau Yang (Assistant Professor, Doctoral Program of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University), will introduce the biological foundations of behavior by exploring the structure and function of the nervous system. Students will learn about the basic components of nervous tissue and the processes involved in synaptic transmission. We will also cover neurotransmitters and their roles in behavior and mental processes. Students will explore the organization of the nervous system and examine the structure of the brain. • Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the components of neurons and glia and understand their roles in the nervous system. 2. Explain the processes involved in synaptic transmission. 3. Describe the functions of key neurotransmitters and their influence on behavior. 4. Differentiate between the peripheral and central nervous systems and their subcomponents. 5. Examine the structures of the brain and the functions of the lobes of the cerebrum. 、Personality • Description: In this session, we will talk about personality, exploring various theories and perspectives that attempt to define and understand human personality. We will examine various perspectives, including Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, Erikson’s stage theory, and behavioral, social-cognitive, humanistic, and trait perspectives. We will explore the key concepts, stages, and mechanisms that shape individuals’ unique personality. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define personality and understand its significance in psychology. 2. Explore Freud’s psychoanalytic theory and Erikson’s psychosocial stage theory. 3. Examine behavioral, social-cognitive, humanistic, and trait perspectives to understand personality. 4. Discuss various methods of personality assessment, including objective and projective tests. 、Psychological Disorders • Description: We will explore psychological disorders outlined in the DSM-5-TR in this chapter. We will introduce the various types and symptoms of anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. We will then focus on the critical issue of suicide and how to prevent it. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define and differentiate abnormal behavior from normal behavior. 2. Understand the role of the DSM-5-TR in classifying psychological disorders. 3. Identify and describe different types of anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. 4. Explore the relationship between mental illness and suicide, including warning signs and suicide prevention strategies. 、Motivation & Emotion • Description: This chapter examines the concepts of motivation and emotion, focusing on physiological and psychological influences. Topics include the regulation of hunger and eating, the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators in achievement, and theories of emotion. Students will explore the psychology of sex, social belonging, and happiness, integrating evolutionary perspectives and modern research to understand human behavior. • Learning Objectives: 1. Define motivation and distinguish between a drive and an incentive. 2. Understand the physiological and environmental influences on motivations, such as eating, sexual behavior, belonging, and achievement. 3. Compare theories of emotion, including the James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Two-Factor theories. 4. Explore the psychological components of happiness and discuss how to increase happiness. 、Review • Description: This session is dedicated to helping students consolidate their knowledge and prepare for the final exam. We will revisit key concepts from the second half of the course. Students will have the opportunity to engage in reviews and discuss application-based scenarios. • Learning Objectives: 1. Recap major topics and theories from the second half of the course. 2. Identify and address areas of difficulty or misunderstanding. 3. Apply psychological concepts to real-world examples. 4. Prepare for the final exam. 、Final Exam
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