Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Psychology
Course Code
LUSDK_079
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Liāna Deklava
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge of the basic issues of psychology, to develop the ability to perceive and understand the psychological aspects of human behavior in the context of social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to define the basic concepts of the psyche, explain their manifestations; to describe the theoretical directions of psychology, areas of professional activity, psyche phenomena and human social roles and the process of socialization during his life.
Skills
1.Will be able to compare different psychological theoretical approaches, analyze human mental processes, emotions, personality peculiarities and individual socialization processes during life.
Competences
1.Students will be able to perceive and understand mental phenomena at the level of the individual, the regularities of mental processes; will be able to evaluate current social roles, socialization processes and their influencing factors based on theoretical models.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Student has to independently review the presentation provided in lectures, read mandatory literature sources, accordingly to the lecture topics. To deepen their understanding, student should use recommended literature sources.
Has to independently do analysis of provided learning materials, create a presentation on provided topic and present it.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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The course is considered mastered if the student has mastered the theoretical material of lectures and classes (Test – 50%), has completed the study tasks during the classes – 20% (completed tasks are credited), has obtained positive intermediate assessments (research selection, analysis and presentation – 20%). Regular attendance of lectures and classes and active productive participation – 10% can be used as an additional assessment.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Psychology as a science – branches and sub-branches. Psychological approaches and their characteristics. Practical use of psychology.
Methods of psychology in the context of various theories.
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Lecture
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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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Psychology as a science – branches and sub-branches. Psychological approaches and their characteristics. Practical use of psychology.
Methods of psychology in the context of various theories.
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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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Psychology as a science – branches and sub-branches. Psychological approaches and their characteristics. Practical use of psychology.
Methods of psychology in the context of various theories.
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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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Psychology as a science – branches and sub-branches. Psychological approaches and their characteristics. Practical use of psychology.
Methods of psychology in the context of various theories.
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Topical psychological aspects of research in social work practice.
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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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Topical psychological aspects of research in social work practice.
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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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Evaluation and analysis of the personality socialization process.
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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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Evaluation and analysis of the personality socialization process.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
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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Psychology as a science – branches and sub-branches. Psychological approaches and their characteristics. Practical use of psychology.
Methods of psychology in the context of various theories.
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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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Psychology as a science – branches and sub-branches. Psychological approaches and their characteristics. Practical use of psychology.
Methods of psychology in the context of various theories.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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Basic issues of psychology.
Mental processes and states.
Emotions, perception, attention, memory, thinking, language.
Feelings, will and motivation.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Personality, individual peculiarities, personality development.
Human as a social being. Social roles and the process of personality socialization, the factors influencing it. Gender roles and gender socialization.
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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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Topical psychological aspects of research in social work practice.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Borns L. Psiholoģija. 1., 2., 3. daļa. Rīga, 2001.
2.
Martinsone K. Psiholoģija. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas, pētījumi. (3 sējumi) Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
3.
Vorobjovs A. Vispārīgā psiholoģija. Rīga, 2000. – 212 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Jungs K. Psiholoģiskie tipi. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1996.
2.
Karpova Ā. Personība: teorijas un to radītāji. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998.
3.
Korels V. Kā izprast cilvēkus un pareizi izturēties pret tiem. Rīga: Madris, 2010.
4.
Reņģe V. Psiholoģija. Personības psiholoģiskās teorijas. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999. -175 lpp.
5.
Reņģe V. Psiholoģija. Personības psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2000. – 123 lpp.
6.
Utināns A. Cilvēka psihe. Tās darbība, funkcionēšanas traucējumi un ārstēšanas iespējas. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2005. – 568 lpp.
7.
Psiholoģijas vārdnīca. Breslava G. red. Rīga: Mācību grāmata, 1999. – 157 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Interneta resursi izmantojami gadījumos, ja ir zināmi to autori, kas atbilst definētiem zinātniskās pieejas kritērijiem.
2.
Var tikt izmantoti jebkādi atzītu zinātnieku teorētiskie materiāli par psiholoģijas teorijām jebkādā studējošajam saprotamā valodā, izmantojot jebkādus informatīvos avotus (tos precīzi uzrādot).