Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge about different perspectives on psychology as a science
has knowledge of key ethical and societal issues related to research on and work with humans
has knowledge of how human cognition, behavior, emotions and relationships are a result of inheritance, environment and evolution
has knowledge of key concepts in psychology and their meaning, including cognition, consciousness, learning, relationship, memory, motivation, emotions and intelligence
can update their knowledge of psychology and psychological research
has knowledge of the history of psychology, with regard to important developmental features, philosophical roots, historical schools and influential theorists and researchers
has knowledge of psychology as a social science and natural science, both in the present and in a historical perspective
has knowledge of scientific theory, including different approaches to knowledge in a historical and modern perspective

Skills

The student...

can apply knowledge of the different psychological schools to discuss similarities and differences between these in terms of content, methodology and human understanding
can apply key concepts and psychological perspectives to describe human phenomena
can reflect on how knowledge of psychology in various ways can contribute in highlighting human behavior, as well as how such knowledge can be applied
can identify and evaluate scientific sources, and apply these to highlight an issue
can discuss and reflect on key questions and issues in psychology

General competence

The student...

has insight into ethical considerations in psychological research and practice
can understand what characterizes an academic text, build up an argument, think logically and reason on the basis of theories and empirical data
can exchange views on the societal implications of psychological theories and scientific knowledge

Subject description 7150

Introduction to Psychology: Cognition, Behavior, Emotions and Relations