General Psychology

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Attendance and active participation in classes	10.00% from total grade	10 points
Actively participate in all classes, engage in discussions on a particular issue, problem, be able to justify and defend their views.
2. Teamwork presentation	35.00% from total grade	10 points
Students divide into groups according to the topic they choose, prepare and present a presentation in the lesson. Evaluation criteria: Understanding and theoretical justification of the subject (2 points) - a clear and precise explanation of the subject, references (APA) to scientific literature, appropriate terminology; Presentation structure and logic (1 point) - presentation is clearly structured (introduction, basic part, conclusions, activity, self-reflection); Presentation visibility and visual presentation (paragraph 1) - the information is clearly and intelligibly presented, the slides are uncongested with text, the visuals support the perception of content; Presentation (1 point) - The presentation is presented in a free, convincing form, not by reading the text monotonously from the slides. Visible understanding and ability to interpret content in their own words; Conclusions and critical analysis (paragraph 1) - The presentation contains clear, reasoned conclusions and a critical view of the topic covered, showing understanding and ability to analyse the information obtained. Immersive 10 min activity (2 points) - a creative activity that conforms to the topic and engages courtiers. Group collaboration, division and reflection (paragraph 1) - all members of the group participate equally, provide reflection on their contribution and cooperation within the group. The timeline (1 point) - presentation (~ 20 min) and activity (~ 10 minutes) together last ~ 30 minutes. The use of artificial intelligence when preparing solo works is only allowed as an aid to address technical and design issues, such as creating a presentation background template, choosing colour palettes, designing graphics. Artificial intelligence tools should not be used by a student to generate text, write an essay or write other permanent papers, and take exams and tests during them.

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Exam	40.00% from total grade	10 points
Exam in the form of a test with variants of answers. Assessments will be calculated in accordance with the interest limits laid down in RSU academic Regulations: 96% to 100% - with distinction (10); 85% to 95% excellent (9); 75% to 84% - very good (8); 70% to 74% - good (7); 65% to 69% - almost good (6); 60% to 64% satisfactory (5); 55% to 59% - almost satisfactory (4); between 40% and 54% - weak (3); 20% to 39% - very weak (2); 0% to 19% - very, very weak (1).
2. Self-assessment tests	15.00% from total grade	10 points
Students perform the self-assessment test placed in the e-learning environment on the topic acquired in the lecture after the lecture.

Psychology as a science, its main tasks, general psychology and its goals, profession of a psychologist and ethics of work, education in psychology in Latvia.

Psychology as a science, its main tasks, general psychology and its goals, profession of a psychologist and ethics of work, education in psychology in Latvia.

A brief insight into the historical development of psychology science.

A brief insight into the historical development of psychology science.

The main fields of modern psychology, methods of research in psychology.

The main fields of modern psychology, methods of research in psychology.

General structure of the nervous system, development of the human brain and biochemical processes.

General structure of the nervous system, development of the human brain and biochemical processes.

Heredity and environment, genetics, physical and sociocultural environment, the role of the family in the development of the individual.

Heredity and environment, genetics, physical and sociocultural environment, the role of the family in the development of the individual.

Mental processes, senses and perception, attention and consciousness.

Mental processes, senses and perception, attention and consciousness.

Memory, language, thinking, problem solving, decision making, intelligence, creativity.

Memory, language, thinking, problem solving, decision making, intelligence, creativity.

Emotions and feelings. Emotional states, biological principles of emotions. Insight into the history of theories of emotion.

Emotions and feelings. Emotional states, biological principles of emotions. Insight into the history of theories of emotion.

The concept of motivation and theories of motivation.

The concept of motivation and theories of motivation.

Periodization and regularities of psychological development of an individual

Periodization and regularities of psychological development of an individual

Concept of personality: Personality, individual, individuality. Personality structure: temperament and character

Concept of personality: Personality, individual, individuality. Personality structure: temperament and character

An individual in a social environment. Social psychological processes of the group

An individual in a social environment. Social psychological processes of the group

Heredity and environment, genetics, physical and sociocultural environment, the role of the family in the development of the individual.

Mental processes, senses and perception, attention and consciousness.

Memory, language, thinking, problem solving, decision making, intelligence, creativity.

Emotions and feelings. Emotional states, biological principles of emotions. Insight into the history of theories of emotion.

The concept of motivation and theories of motivation.

Periodization and regularities of psychological development of an individual

Concept of personality: Personality, individual, individuality. Personality structure: temperament and character

An individual in a social environment. Social psychological processes of the group

Psychology as a science, its main tasks, general psychology and its goals, profession of a psychologist and ethics of work, education in psychology in Latvia.

A brief insight into the historical development of psychology science.

The main fields of modern psychology, methods of research in psychology.

General structure of the nervous system, development of the human brain and biochemical processes.

Heredity and environment, genetics, physical and sociocultural environment, the role of the family in the development of the individual.

Mental processes, senses and perception, attention and consciousness.

Memory, language, thinking, problem solving, decision making, intelligence, creativity.

The concept of motivation and theories of motivation.

Emotions and feelings. Emotional states, biological principles of emotions. Insight into the history of theories of emotion.

Periodization and regularities of psychological development of an individual

Concept of personality: Personality, individual, individuality. Personality structure: temperament and character

An individual in a social environment. Social psychological processes of the group

Heredity and environment, genetics, physical and sociocultural environment, the role of the family in the development of the individual.

Mental processes, senses and perception, attention and consciousness.

Memory, language, thinking, problem solving, decision making, intelligence, creativity.

Emotions and feelings. Emotional states, biological principles of emotions. Insight into the history of theories of emotion.

The concept of motivation and theories of motivation.

Periodization and regularities of psychological development of an individual

Concept of personality: Personality, individual, individuality. Personality structure: temperament and character

An individual in a social environment. Social psychological processes of the group