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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.2.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Psychology and Sociology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MDAK_337
Branch of Science
Psychology; Social Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery; Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Lāsma Spundiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568

About Study Course

Objective

To develop students' understanding of the sociological theories, main concepts of social psychology, human socialisation process and the influence of social environment as well as the science of psychology and its relationship to other sciences – human cognitive and emotional sphere and personality.

Preliminary Knowledge

Secondary school knowledge of social sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Recognises sociology and psychology theories.

Individual work and tests

Self-assessment tests on lecture topics • Test of theoretical knowledge

2.Defines basic concepts and research methods of general and social psychology.

Individual work and tests

Test of theoretical knowledge • Self-assessment tests on lecture topics

3.Identifies the stages of the socialization process as well as basic concepts of personality, cognitive and emotional spheres.

Individual work and tests

Self-assessment tests on lecture topics • Test of theoretical knowledge

Skills

1.Describes personality, cognitive and emotional spheres, as well as social environment factors and their impact on the individual.

Individual work and tests

Discussion of practical class topics • Analogy of scientific research

Competences

1.Analyses the impact of an individual’s life events on the socialization process and personality development.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of an individual’s life history

2.Understand an individual’s behaviour and needs in different social situations.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of an individual’s life history

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Self-assessment tests on lecture topics
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Students independently learns video lecture material and performs a self-assessment test on the lecutre topic.
2.

Discussion of practical class topics
10.00% from total grade
Test

Students learn literature and prepare for a discussion on the topic of the lesson.

In accordance with Paragraph 3.9 of RSU academic Regulations I, attendance of classes is mandatory and registered.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Analogy of scientific research
30.00% from total grade
10 points

Students performs analysis of scientific research on psychology topics in the healthcare sector. Student prepares presentation and participates in seminar.

Evaluation criteria:

  • Analysis of the study has been performed, the presentation has been prepared and submitted within a specified time period - 1 point;
  • Participation in a seminar session with presentation - 1 point;
  • Presentation reflects the topic of the study, the topicality and objective of the study -1 point;
  • Presentation reflects the sample of respondents and its characterisation -1 point;
  • Presentation reflects the instruments used in the study and describes the course of the study -1 point;
  • Presentation reflects the results of the study and conclusions -1 point;
  • The results and conclusions obtained in the study are analyzed based on theoretical insights (the theory and literature used by the student are indicated) - 2 points;
  • Describes personal and professional-based benefits -1 point;
  • The presentation meets the 6-minute time limit -1 point.
2.

Analysis of an individual’s life history
30.00% from total grade
10 points

Students performs an analysis of an individual’s life path based on Eriksson’s theory of psychosocial development. Student prepares presentation and participates in seminar.

Criterionpoints

  • Analysis of the life history of an individual, presentation prepared and submitted within a specified time period -1 point;
  • Participation in a seminar session with presentation -1point;
  • Presentation reflects the most significant life events, socialisers and risk factors and their impact on development - 2 ponts;
  • The presentation reflects the solution to the crisis of each stage of development and its forming prerequisites - 1 point;
  • Presentation reflects the identified aspects of the personality of the individual -1 point;
  • Presentation reflects the conclusions regarding the socialisation process of the individual - 1 point;
  • Describes the personal and professional benefits of the task1Presentation contains appropriate references to literature sources - 1 point;
  • The presentation respects time limit - 1 point.
3.

Test of theoretical knowledge
20.00% from total grade
10 points

At the end of the study course, the student shall perform a theoretical knowledge test on the topics discussed in the study course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The concepts of "psyche" and "psychology". Psychology as a science. Insight into the history of psychology. Schools of psychology and directions. Link of psychology with other sciences. Psychology branches. Mental care specialists (psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist).

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Intelligence. Intelligence theories. Human cognitive activity (cognitive sphere). Perception, its nature, types and illusions. Attention, its types. Memory and its basic processes, regularities and types. Thinking, its types and characteristics. Thinking operations.

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Personality. Personality theories. Key concepts. Personality structure.

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Sociology as a science, sociology theories. Historical development of social psychology.

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Personality socialisation and its influencing factors.

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Social groups and group processes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The understanding of “I” (James V. concept, modern social psychology beliefs). “I” concepts, identity, self-esteem, level of claims.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Motivation. Needs.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Emotions and feelings. Biological basis of affective processes. Emotional states. Feelings and their types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Altruistic and anti-social behaviour.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Status, its role. Social roles, their types, role conflicts.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Attitude and social impact.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Seminar – scientific research analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Seminar – scientific research analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Seminar – analysis of an individual’s life course.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Seminar – analysis of an individual’s life course.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. 2015. Psiholoģija 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi, Zvaigzne ABC

2.

Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. 2015. Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra, Zvaigzne ABC

3.

Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. 2015. Psiholoģija 3. Lietišķās jomas, Zvaigzne ABC

4.

Reņģe V. 2011. Sociālā psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC

5.

David Semple, Roger Smyth. 2019. Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry. EBSCOhostSuitable for English stream

6.

McCarty, R. 2023. Stress, Health, and Behavior / Richard McCarty.Suitable for English stream

7.

Paulman, P.M., Paulman, A.A., Jarzynka, K.J and Falk, N.P. 2015. Taylor's Manual of Family Medicine. EBSCOhost EbookSuitable for English stream

8.

Sommers-Flanagan, John Sommers-Flanagan and Rita Sommers-Flanagan. 2014. Clinical interviewing. Ebook CentralSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Le Bons G. 2023. Pūļa psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC

2.

Sebre S., Miltuze A. 2022. Attīstības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC

3.

Raščevska, M. 2021. Domāt precīzi vai daudzveidīgi - konverģenta un diverģenta domāšana : monogrāfija. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds

4.

Mārtinsone K., Sudraba V. 2019. Veselības psiholoģija: teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva, RSU

5.

Paula L., Korpa V., 2010. Socioloģija, LLU SZF Socioloģijas katedra

6.

Reņģe V., 2000. Personības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC

7.

Laķis P. 2005. Ievads socioloģijā: lekciju kurss. Zvaigzne ABC (2.izd).

8.

Auziņa R. 2008. Personības psiholoģija, Banku augstskola

9.

Furlong, Gary T. 2005. The conflict resolution toolbox: models & maps for analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving conflict. EBSCOhostSuitable for English stream

10.

Magnavita J.J. (edt.). 2004. Handbook of personality disorders: Theory and practice. Ebook CentralSuitable for English stream

11.

Aldwin M. C. 2007. Stress, Coping, and Development. An Integrative Perspective. Ebook CentralSuitable for English stream