Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Self-Exploration
Course Code
VPUPK_274
Branch of Science
Psychology; Psychology of Personality
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Griškēviča
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
To develop understanding of psychological assessment and psychological research methods, types of psychological assessment instruments, their application conditions and specifics of interpretation of results, as well as to provide the possibility to perform self-exploration tasks participating in different research projects, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of oneself based on the obtained research results.
Preliminary Knowledge
None.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe scientific methods' basic stages of psychological research. Describe psychological research instruments. Plan data acquisition in the study. Describe the ethical principles of psychological research.
Skills
1.Present the research project/ research idea and discuss it. Apply ethical principles in the process of psychological research. Make meaningful conclusions about research results. Reflect on research results. Collaborate with other students. Perform self-study. Provide feedback.
Competences
1.Perform psychological research within their competence and analyse the results of self-exploration. Provide correct feedback based on the results of psychological research. Perform self-reflection.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students present research projects or research ideas. Students choose a certain number of psychological research projects and take participation according to research goal and procedure.
Students reflect on the results of self-exploration and participation in research projects, prepare an essay and participate in the discussion.
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Examination
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Participation in practical classes presenting the research project.
Students participate in psychological research and reflect on the results.
Students provide feedback and participate in the discussion.
• Assignments are submitted on time.
• Assignments are in accordance with required structure and content.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Defining the goals of self-study. Psychological self-study tools and specifics of interpretation of results. Ethical considerations.
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Defining the goals of self-study. Psychological self-study tools and specifics of interpretation of results. Ethical considerations.
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Defining the goals of self-study. Psychological self-study tools and specifics of interpretation of results. Ethical considerations.
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Aims and research methods of personality traits. Interpretation of the results of personality research.
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Aims and research methods of personality traits. Interpretation of the results of personality research.
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Aims and research methods of personality traits. Interpretation of the results of personality research.
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Aims and methods of research of mental processes. Interpretation of research results of mental processes.
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Aims and methods of research of mental processes. Interpretation of research results of mental processes.
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Aims and methods of research of mental processes. Interpretation of research results of mental processes.
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Personality development and self-growth goals. Creating a plan for personal development and self-growth. Self-reflection.
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Personality development and self-growth goals. Creating a plan for personal development and self-growth. Self-reflection.
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Personality development and self-growth goals. Creating a plan for personal development and self-growth. Self-reflection.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Domino, G., & Domino, M. L. (2006). Psychological testing: An introduction.
2.
Urbina, S. (2014). Essentials of psychological testing.
3.
Fordham, M. (2002). Explorations into the self. Series: Library of Analytical Psychology. v.7. London: Routledge. Database: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
Additional Reading
1.
Bram, A. (2013). Psychological testing and treatment implications: We can say more. Journal of Personality Assessment, 95(4), 319-331.
2.
Kline, T. (2005). Psychological Testing. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
3.
Shapiro, D. (2012). Theoretical value of psychological testing. Journal of Personality Assessment, 94(6), 558-562.
4.
Phillips, B., Thomas J., Plotkin, A., et.al. (2020). Creating Life Before Death Discover Your Amazing Self.
5.
Ebner, K., Soucek, R., Kauffeld, S. (2020). Incongruities between Values, Motives, and Skills: Exploring Negative Effects of Self-Exploration in Career Coaching
6.
Thole, S. P., Ramu, P. (2020). Design space exploration and optimization using self-organizing maps. Structural & Multidisciplinary Optimization. Vol. 62, Issue 3, p1071-1088. 18p.
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU Psiholoģijas laboratorijas reģistrs. RSU Psychological Laboratory register
2.
Grant, Melva R., Butler, Brandon M. (2018). Why Self-Study? An Exploration of Personal, Professional, and Programmatic Influences in the Use of Self-Study Research. Studying Teacher Education, v14 n3 p320-330.