Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Self-Regulation and Self-Efficacy Skills
Course Code
VPUPK_360
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Medical Services; Medical Technologies
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Beate Evelīna Dišlere
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Provide knowledge of the concepts of self-efficacy and self-regulation. Provide a practical opportunity to develop these skills and promote psychological well-being by analysing the link between behaviour and concepts of self-regulation and self-efficacy. Develop competences in the application of these concepts, both in personal life and in future professional activities.
Preliminary Knowledge
High school-level knowledge in social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students define notions of self-efficiency and self-regulation.
Individual work and tests
Self-assessment tests and tasks on lecture topics
2.Describe factors affecting psychological well-being.
Individual work and tests
Self-assessment tests and tasks on lecture topics
3.Describe the role of self-regulation and self-efficacy in the functioning and psychological wellbeing of the individual.
Individual work and tests
Self-assessment tests and tasks on lecture topics
Skills
1.Analyses the relationship between an individual’s beliefs, behaviours and achievements.
Individual work and tests
Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes
2.Critically analyse your behaviour and psychological wellbeing.
Individual work and tests
Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes
3.Analyse individual objectives and self-regulation and self-efficiency development techniques.
Individual work and tests
Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes
Competences
1.Students discuss the relationship between human behavior, self-regulation and psychological goodness.
Individual work and tests
Plan to improve psychological wellbeing • Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes
2.Define the individual objective and draw up a plan to achieve it.
Individual work and tests
Plan to improve psychological wellbeing • Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes
3.Healthy practices are applied to improve psychological wellbeing and achievement.
Individual work and tests
Plan to improve psychological wellbeing • Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Self-assessment tests and tasks on lecture topics |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students complete self-examination tests and tasks on lecture topics. |
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2.
Practical class attendance and discussion on topics of practical classes |
15.00% from total grade
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Test
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Students learn literature and prepare for a discussion on the topic of the practical classes. In accordance with Paragraph 3.9 of RSU academic Regulations I, attendance of classes is mandatory and registered. |
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3.
Feedback on the study course |
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At the end of the study course, students shall complete the study course assessment questionnaire. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Plan to improve psychological wellbeing |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student individually develops a plan to improve psychological well-being and presents it in the final lesson. Evaluation criteria for the individual plan independently developed: 1. An assessment of the areas of individual life, a formulation of the problem area and the problem of one’s behaviour, a description of it, examining how it affects the psychological well-being of the individual – 1 point; 2. A clearly defined objective has been set to address the problem area - 1 point; 3. Describes steps toward the goal - 1 point; 4. Formulated result to be achieved – 1 point; 5. Optionally, one of the methods of self-regulation is described and self-reflection is given on the use of this technique – 2 points; 6. 2-4 sources of literature are used and appropriate references indicated in the text - 2 points; 7. The individual plan has been presented in the seminar – 2 points. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course.
Description
The lecture provides insight into topics of self-efficiency and self-regulation. Content and requirements of the study course. |
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Factors affecting human behaviour and psychological well-being. Practices promoting psychological well-being. Mind mistakes.
Description
Annotation: The lecture looks at physical, economic, social, emotional, psychological well-being and the factors that affects it. Ways to improve well-being are considered. The topic of mental errors is discussed mind biases. Literature: 1. Yıldırım, M., Arslan, G. Exploring the associations between resilience, dispositional hope, preventive behaviours, subjective well-being, and psychological health among adults during early stage of COVID-19. Curr Psychol (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-01177-2; 2. Lesser, Iris A., and Carl P. Nienhuis. (2020). The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11: 3899. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113899; 3. Rupert, P. A., & Dorociak, K. E. (2019). Self-care, stress, and well-being among practicing psychologists. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 50(5), 343–350. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000251 |
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Self-monitoring and self-awareness. Evaluation of life domains.
Description
The lecture examines concepts of self-monitoring and self-awareness. The role of self-monitoring in improving life well-being and changing behaviour is explained, as well as describing steps to promote self-awareness and self-monitoring. In the practical class, students carry out an assessment of life domain and value analysis as well as identify the problem area. |
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Self-monitoring and self-awareness. Evaluation of life domains.
Description
The lecture examines concepts of self-monitoring and self-awareness. The role of self-monitoring in improving life well-being and changing behaviour is explained, as well as describing steps to promote self-awareness and self-monitoring. In the practical class, students carry out an assessment of life domain and value analysis as well as identify the problem area. |
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.
Description
The lecture discusses the transteoretic model of behavioura change and all stages of it. This model is used during this course to change any particular behavior. The ways in which the decision-making process takes place are examined. |
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.
Description
The lecture discusses the transteoretic model of behavioura change and all stages of it. This model is used during this course to change any particular behavior. The ways in which the decision-making process takes place are examined. |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The basic principles of goal setting.
Description
The lecture addresses the essence and importance of goal formulation, discussing goal setting using the SMART method. During the class, students independently develop their own SMART goal |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The basic principles of goal setting.
Description
The lecture addresses the essence and importance of goal formulation, discussing goal setting using the SMART method. During the class, students independently develop their own SMART goal |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress and stress management.
Description
The lecture describes stress theory and stress factors. The process of stress and stress reactions is explained. The lecture provides an understanding of stress sources and helps identify stress reactions. The differences between positive stress and toxic stress are clarified. Emotion-focused and problem-focused stress coping strategies are described. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept and theory of Self-regulation.
Description
The lecture discusses self-regulation theory and self-regulation strategies. It explores ways to improve self-regulation skills. The practical class includes practicing self-regulation methods. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Emotions and the regulation of emotions.
Description
The lecture explains emotion theory. It describes basic and complex emotions, the functions of emotions, primary and secondary emotions, and the physiological model of emotions. The importance of emotional awareness and emotion regulation is also explained |
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation and its role in self-regulation.
Description
The lecture explains key definitions of motivation, describes intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and provides a broader explanation of human needs. An overview of self-determination theory is given, and the importance of motivation in achieving goals is explained. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of Self-efficacy. The development of Self-efficacy and possible ways to facilitate Self-efficacy.
Description
The lecture describes the concept of self-efficacy and distinguishes it from other related concepts. The role of self-efficacy in self-regulation is explained, along with steps to enhance self-efficacy. During the practical class, students perform an individual self-efficacy evaluation and complete a case analysis task. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of Self-efficacy. The development of Self-efficacy and possible ways to facilitate Self-efficacy.
Description
The lecture describes the concept of self-efficacy and distinguishes it from other related concepts. The role of self-efficacy in self-regulation is explained, along with steps to enhance self-efficacy. During the practical class, students perform an individual self-efficacy evaluation and complete a case analysis task. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar: my Self-regulation and Self-efficacy skills
Description
In the seminar class, students present the final Paper of the study course. |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar: my Self-regulation and Self-efficacy skills
Description
In the seminar class, students present the final Paper of the study course. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Factors affecting human behaviour and psychological well-being. Practices promoting psychological well-being. Mind mistakes.
Description
Annotation: The lecture looks at physical, economic, social, emotional, psychological well-being and the factors that affects it. Ways to improve well-being are considered. The topic of mental errors is discussed mind biases. Literature: 1. Yıldırım, M., Arslan, G. Exploring the associations between resilience, dispositional hope, preventive behaviours, subjective well-being, and psychological health among adults during early stage of COVID-19. Curr Psychol (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-01177-2; 2. Lesser, Iris A., and Carl P. Nienhuis. (2020). The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Behavior and Well-Being of Canadians. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11: 3899. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113899; 3. Rupert, P. A., & Dorociak, K. E. (2019). Self-care, stress, and well-being among practicing psychologists. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 50(5), 343–350. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000251 |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
|
Self-monitoring and self-awareness. Evaluation of life domains.
Description
The lecture examines concepts of self-monitoring and self-awareness. The role of self-monitoring in improving life well-being and changing behaviour is explained, as well as describing steps to promote self-awareness and self-monitoring. In the practical class, students carry out an assessment of life domain and value analysis as well as identify the problem area. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Self-monitoring and self-awareness. Evaluation of life domains.
Description
The lecture examines concepts of self-monitoring and self-awareness. The role of self-monitoring in improving life well-being and changing behaviour is explained, as well as describing steps to promote self-awareness and self-monitoring. In the practical class, students carry out an assessment of life domain and value analysis as well as identify the problem area. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
|
Transtheoretical model of behaviour change. Making a decision.
Description
The lecture discusses the transteoretic model of behavioura change and all stages of it. This model is used during this course to change any particular behavior. The ways in which the decision-making process takes place are examined. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
The basic principles of goal setting.
Description
The lecture addresses the essence and importance of goal formulation, discussing goal setting using the SMART method. During the class, students independently develop their own SMART goal |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
|
The basic principles of goal setting.
Description
The lecture addresses the essence and importance of goal formulation, discussing goal setting using the SMART method. During the class, students independently develop their own SMART goal |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Stress and stress management.
Description
The lecture describes stress theory and stress factors. The process of stress and stress reactions is explained. The lecture provides an understanding of stress sources and helps identify stress reactions. The differences between positive stress and toxic stress are clarified. Emotion-focused and problem-focused stress coping strategies are described. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
The concept and theory of Self-regulation.
Description
The lecture discusses self-regulation theory and self-regulation strategies. It explores ways to improve self-regulation skills. The practical class includes practicing self-regulation methods. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Emotions and the regulation of emotions.
Description
The lecture explains emotion theory. It describes basic and complex emotions, the functions of emotions, primary and secondary emotions, and the physiological model of emotions. The importance of emotional awareness and emotion regulation is also explained |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
The concept of Self-efficacy. The development of Self-efficacy and possible ways to facilitate Self-efficacy.
Description
The lecture describes the concept of self-efficacy and distinguishes it from other related concepts. The role of self-efficacy in self-regulation is explained, along with steps to enhance self-efficacy. During the practical class, students perform an individual self-efficacy evaluation and complete a case analysis task. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar: my Self-regulation and Self-efficacy skills
Description
In the seminar class, students present the final Paper of the study course. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar: my Self-regulation and Self-efficacy skills
Description
In the seminar class, students present the final Paper of the study course. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Diener, E., Oishi, S., & Tay, L. 2018. Advances in subjective well-being research. Nature Human Behaviour, 2(4), 253-260.Suitable for English stream
2.
Flaten, M., Absi, M. 2016. The neuroscience of pain, stress, and emotion: psychological and clinical implications. Academik press.Suitable for English stream
3.
Kathleen D. Vohs, Roy F. Baumeister. 2018. Handbook of Self-Regulation. 3rd Edition : Research, Theory, and Applications. Vol Third edition. The Guilford PressSuitable for English stream
4.
McCarty, R. 2023. Stress, Health, and Behavior / Richard McCarty.Suitable for English stream
5.
Thompson, E. 2020. Coping with Stress / Elissa Thompson and Linda Bickerstaff.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Bandura, A. 2012. On the functional properties of perceived self-efficacy revisited. Journal of Management, 38(1), 9-44.Suitable for English stream
2.
Moksnes, U. K., Eilertsen, M. B., Ringdal, R., Bjørnsen, H. N., & Rannestad, T. 2019. Life satisfaction in association with self‐efficacy and stressor experience in adolescents – self‐efficacy as a potential moderator. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 33(1), 222–230.Suitable for English stream
3.
Ngamaba, K., Panagioti, H., & Armitage, M. 2018. Income inequality and subjective well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Quality of Life Research, 27(3), 577-596.Suitable for English stream
4.
Sears, R. W. 2015. Building competence in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: transcripts and insights for working with stress, anxiety, depression, and other problems. New York: Routledge.Suitable for English stream
5.
Schwarzer, R., Renner, B. 2011. Health-specific self-efficacy scales.Suitable for English stream
6.
White, R.C. 2018. The stress management workbook : de-stress in 10 minutes or less. Emeryville, CA : Althea PressSuitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Scientific articles form PubMed, ScienceDirect, Ebsco data bases.Suitable for English stream
2.
RSU Psiholoģijas dienas 2024. Forest Therapy: A Pathway to Protect Forests and Promote Human HealthSuitable for English stream
3.
RSU Scientific Conference 2019 Improvement of emotion regulation: a focus of the psychological care.Suitable for English stream
4.
RSU Scientific Conference 2019. Self-help practice as form of individual psychological supportSuitable for English stream