OTM 316 Explain methods of studying human behaviour.

Social Psychology

Goal:

The course is designed to enable the student understand the dynamics of human behaviour in order to be able to adjust to situations and work effectively with others.

General Objectives: On completion of this course the student should be able to:-

1. Appreciate the basis of human behaviour

2. Know the development of behaviour

3. Understand the principles of personality development

4. Know the processes of learning

5. Understand human emotions

6. Comprehend the processes of attitude formation and change

7. Know the psychological effects of health.

1.1 Define Psychology

1.2 Trace the development of psychology as efforts to understand human behaviour.

Explain psychology and its historical development.

1.3 Explain methods of studying human behaviour.

1.4 Explain the interplay between psychology and other social sciences - Sociology, Economics, etc.

Explain methods of studying human behaviour.

Describe the relationship of psychology to other social sciences.

1.5 Identify motives for behaviour (drives, needs, instincts, etc.)