Introduction to Psychology

"Why people do things they do is an age-old question".

The field of Psychology is concerned with the study of human behavior. Psychologists study two critical relationships: one between brain function and behaviour, and one between the environment and behaviour.

Psychology is a tremendously varied field. Psychologists conduct both basic and applied research, serve as consultants to communities and organisations, diagnose and treat people, and teach future psychologists and other types of students. They test intelligence and personality. They assess behavioural and mental function and well being. They study how human beings relate to each other and they work to improve these relationships.

Opportunities for work in psychology are expanding in number and scope. The move toward preventing illness, rather than mere diagnosing and treating it, requires people to learn how to make healthy behaviour a routine part of living. Indeed, many of the problems facing society today are problems about behaviour, for example, drug addiction, poor personal relationships, violence at home and in the street, and the harm we do to our environment. Psychologists contribute solutions to problems through careful collection of data, analysis of data, and development of intervention strategies- in other words, by applying scientific principles, the hallmark of psychology.

This Foundation level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society.
The course aims to introduce participants to the main psychological theories and examine their contribution to the development of the discipline.

Aim of Course

Various topics will be explored including:

• Child and adolescent development
• Stress and its management
• Assertiveness and self esteem
• Addiction
• Communication skills
• Abnormal psychology
• Social psychology.
• The Biological Basis of Behaviour
• Learning and Feeling
• Personality
• The Development of the Individual

There will be opportunities for group discussion, role play and individual participation.

Duration
10 Weeks (Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm)

Course Lecturer
Dr. Damian Davy (Senior Psychologist)

Venue
ATI Training Centre,
38 Lower Leeson St,
Dublin 2.

Course Fee
E695

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