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PSY100ZA(心理学 / Psychology 100)
Introduction to Psychology I

Yu Niiya

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2024
Class code A6108
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金2/Fri.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市富士‐F310
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards) 100-level Introductory Courses(入門)
Education-Philosophy-Psychology
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 100-level Introductory Courses(入門)
Social Sciences
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 100-level Introductory Courses
Culture and Society

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Outline and objectives

This is an introductory course in psychology. Students will learn the basic theories, research methods, and important findings from various sub-fields of psychology, and will develop a scientific understanding of how we think, feel, and act. Contemporary psychology is a very broad and diverse area. By necessity, then, the course will not be able to pursue all the topics in great depth. Introduction to Psychology I will focus primarily on the cognitive aspects of psychology, including brain functions, cognitive and sensory processes, state of consciousness, learning, and memory. Introduction to Psychology II will focus on the question of genes and environment, intelligence, personality, and psychological disorders. These two classes will complement each other to provide the basic knowledge for more specialized courses in psychology (e.g., social psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology).

Goal

This course aims at providing an overview of the history, concepts, research methods, and empirical findings in the field of psychology, focusing on how people perceive and construct their surrounding “realities.” Students will acquire the ability to analyze human thoughts and behaviors through a scientific mindset. At the end of this course, students will be able to answer the following questions: How do our brains affect our behavior? How do we get to see and understand the world around us? Why do we sleep? How do we learn? How does memory work and how reliable is it?

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Methods of instruction include lectures, films, small group activities, and discussions. Students will engage in various hands-on activities to experience the concepts they learn in class. In these activities, students will also be asked to reflect on their daily experiences and share examples that illustrate these concepts. Quizzes are held occasionally and returned in the next class so that students understand their own level of understanding of the course materials at the moment. At the beginning of class, feedback for the previous class is given using some comments from submitted slips.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction to the Field of Psychology

Introduction to the field of psychology

2[対面/face to face]:Psychological Methods

How do we get to know about the human mind?

3[対面/face to face]:Neuroscience and Behavior

How do our brains affect our mind and action?

4[対面/face to face]:Sensation and Perception I

What can we see, feel, and smell?

5[対面/face to face]:Sensation and Perception II

How do we make sense of the world?

6[対面/face to face]:State of Consciousness I

How does sleep affect our mind?

7[対面/face to face]:State of Consciousness II

Can our mind be influenced unconsciously?

8[対面/face to face]:Review and Midterm Exam

What have we learned so far? Multiple choice questions and short essays

9[対面/face to face]:Learning I

Classical conditioning: How do we learn that two events are related?

10[対面/face to face]:Learning II

Operant conditioning: How do we learn the association between a behavior and an outcome?

11[対面/face to face]:Learning III

Observational learning: How do we learn by watching others?

12[対面/face to face]:Memory I

How is memory formed? How is the information “stored”?

13[対面/face to face]:Memory II

How accurate are our memories?

14[対面/face to face]:Review and Final Exam

What have we learned so far? Multiple choice questions and short essays

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Before each class, students are expected to review their notes from previous classes and do the assigned readings. They must also download and print out handouts prior to each class and bring them to class to take notes. Occasionally, students will also be assigned homework (worksheets, questionnaires, etc). Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Handouts and reading materials will be provided on Hoppii.

References

Myers, D. G., & DeWall, C. N. (2018). Psychology (12th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.
Myers, D. G. (2015). Study Guide for Psychology (11th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.

The first reference book is available in the library and both are available in the GIS Reference Room for those who wish to learn about each topic in more detail. Handouts and reading materials will be on the course website.

Grading criteria

Students are evaluated based on midterm and final exams (35% each), in-class activities and quizzes (20%), and class participation (10%).

Changes following student comments

Students usually find this course interesting and eye-opening. I hope to continue engaging students with materials through various hands-on activities and discussions.

Others

Introduction to Psychology I and II can be taken in reverse order (II and then I), simultaneously, or independently (just I or just II). Students are strongly encouraged to take this class if they intend to enroll in 200 and 300 level courses in psychology. Students who have taken and passed Introduction to Psychology I or II may be given priority in the selection for Social Psychology I and II.

Prerequisite

None.