Everyday Psychology
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The human mind is a fascinating organ, we use it every second of every day, but how much do we know about it? This course is a great introduction to psychology and will take you from the fundamentals of testing intelligence, achievement and personality, to the more abstract concepts of motivation and reward. You’ll discover some of the principles and theories of psychology and through practical assessments and self-testing you’ll learn a lot more about the kind of person you are and the way you deal with different situations.
1. The Nature of Applied Psychology
2. Intelligence and Problem Solving
3. Basic Statistics
4. Psychometric Testing
5. Interest Inventories
6. Heredity vs Environment
7. Learning and Learning Theorists
8. Motivational Theorists
9. Educational Schools of Thought
10. Personality Analysis Exercises
| Course Code: | PSYC |
| Prerequisites: | Open entry |
| Assessments: | 20 lessons / 14 assignments |
| Duration: | This course must be completed within 24 months. |
| Level: | Equivalent to Level 3 |
| Stotts is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion. |
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