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Course
Course
PSY10
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
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Course
The course covers an intensive study of the basic principles and issues in Psychology from the point of view of
Description: scientific method. As a survey of the entire field of Psychology, it attempts to unify all areas that deal with the
basic principles and concepts of human behavior. Credit Unit(s): 3 units.
Date
Status:
Revised
S.Y. 2013-2014 / 3
Date Revised:
S.Y. 2014-2015 / 1
Effective:
PreCoCredits:
3
requisite:
requisite:
Prepared
LEONARDO, RYAN (MENDOZA)
By:
VISION
Description
Mapa shall be among the best universities in the world.
MISSION
Description
The Institute shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will make them
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globally competitive.
b The Institute shall engage in economically viable research, development, and innovation.
c The Institute shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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Description
To provide students with solid foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, physics and general chemistry and their
application to engineering, architecture and other related disciplines.
To compliment the technical training of the students with proficiency in oral and written communications.
To instill in the students human values and cultural refinement through the humanities and social sciences.
To inculcate high ethical standards in the students through its integration in the learning activities.

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STUDENT OUTCOMES
Description
a An ability to demonstrate theoretical knowledge in Psychology
b An ability to demonstrate knowledge of Psychological Inquiry
Motivation to undertake further training for developing existing skills and acquiring higher level competencies
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either through formal graduate education or in an employment context

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COURSE OUTCOMES
Description
Analyze the fundamental concepts on the history, methods and schools of psychology.
Detect biological factors involved on how and why people behave as such.
Relate current developments in the different areas of psychology
Differentiate the theories of learning, intelligence, emotion and personality
Evaluate current researches in the field of psychology.
Utilize problem-solving and creative thinking techniques.
Acquire and improve the students learning, memory, emotional maturity, personality, mental health, attitudes and
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favorable values.
8 Take responsibility for self-learning and development
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COURSE COVERAGE
Week
Range

CO#

CO1

CO2

CO6

CO4

CO8

CO4

CO7

CO3

Topic

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PART 1 : The Science of Psychology

Discussion

Assignment

What is Psychology?
History of Psychology
Psychological Professionals and Areas of
Specialization
Psychology the Science
PART 2: The Biological Perspective

Discussion

Quiz

The Nervous System

The Brain
The Endocrine System
PART 3: Sensation and Perception

Discussion

Group
Interaction 3

The ABCs of Sensation

The ABCs of Perception
PART 4 & 5: Learning and
Memory

Film/Video
Viewing/Screening(Documentary)

Quiz 2

Discussion(Focus Group Discussion)

Assignment 2

Approaches in Understanding Motivation

including needs, drives and incentives.
Theories of Motivation
Achievement Motivation
Emotion
PART 7: Development Across Life Span

Discussion

Exam

Prenatal Development and the Role that

Sex Hormones Play
Physical, Cognitive, Moral, Social and
Emotional Development of Children,
Adolescents and Adults.
PART 8: Theories of Personality

Discussion

Assignment 3

Personality Perspective/Theories
Trait Perspective and Big Five trait Model
Assessment of Personality
PART 9: Stress and Health

Discussion

Quiz 3

Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Cognitive Learning Theory
Observational Learning
What is Memory?
Types of Memories
Processes of Memory
Three Stages of Memory
PART 6: Motivation and Emotion /
Midterm Exam

Stress and Stressors

Various Sources of Stress
Psychological Moderators of Stress

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Impact of Stress on the body

PART 10: Psychological Disorders
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What is Abnormality and their Prevalence

Symptoms and Possible Origins of
Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder,
Somatoform Disorder, Mood Disorder,
Schizophrenia and Personality Disorder.
PART 11: Integration, Synthesis,
Analysis and Research

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Discussion

Quiz 4

Critique

Oral
Presentation

Critique

Final Exam

CO5
Submission of co-curricular activity
reports
Final Examination

11

CO7
Examination
LIFE-LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Description
General psychology courses provide students with a fundamental, well-rounded knowledge of psychology, and they promote a
higher level of self-understanding. Psychology includes numerous different branches, all of which will be taught on a basic
level to students of general psychology, and from which they may choose a focus.
CONTRIBUTION OF COURSE TO MEETING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
Description

Weight (%)
90
10

General education component

Professional topics
TEXTBOOKS
Description
Rathus, S.(2014). Psychology. Philippines: Cengage Learning Asia Pte. Ltd.
COURSE EVALUATION
Course Outcome

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Remarks

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CO 2
CO 3
CO 4
CO 4
CO 5
CO 6
CO 7
CO 7
CO 8
CO 8

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Assignment
Quiz
Quiz
Exam
Quiz
Oral Presentation
Group Interaction
Assignment
Final Exam
Assignment
Quiz

Writing Task 1
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Midterm Exam
Quiz 3
Oral Proficiency
Class Participation
Writing Task 2
Final Exam
Writing Task 3
Quiz 4

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GRADING SYSTEM
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OTHER COURSE POLICIES

Title

Description

Cheating during examinations: 1st offense = failing grade in the test 2nd offense =
Aside from academic deficiency,
failing grade in the course/subject More than 20 % of the total number of meetings in
other grounds for a failing grade are: a quartermester Plagiarism (Copying the whole or part of any published documents
without proper acknowledgement and/or citation of the source)
OTHER REFERENCES
Type
Books

Description
Carpenter, S., & Huffman, K. (2010). Visualizing Psychology. USA: Wiley. Baird, A. (2010). Think
Psychology. USA: Pearson. Plotnik, R., & Kouyoumdjian, H. (2010). Introduction to Psychology, 8th ed.
USA: Cengage Learning. Ciccarelli, S. (2009). Psychology, 2nd ed. USA: Pearson. Weiten, W. (2008).
Psychology: Themes and Variations, 8th ed. USA: Cengage Learning.
COURSE MATERIALS

Description
Course goals and instructional objectives and schedule for lectures and exams End of course self-assessment report Online
Courseware: PPT Lecture Slides Handouts
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Members
AGUADO, ARMANDO RICARDO (JAMIR)
ARIAS JR, ANTERO ROSAURO (VELASCO)
CASTILLO, JOHN CHRISTOPHER (DIMASAKA)
CHOY, ANNABEL (HUI CALLOS)
DELA MERCED-JOSOL, GLORIA (PALOMO)
IGNACIO, ALVIN (M)
LEONARDO, RYAN (MENDOZA)
OFALIA, BERNARDINO (CARREON)
PINUGU, JASMINE NADYA (JUNGHAN)
SALVADOR, ISABELITA (SANTOS)
Approver
Name
MACAYAN, JONATHAN (VERAN)
OFALIA, BERNARDINO (CARREON)

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