The General Psychology course is a 26-hour course designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of psychology in general.
Practical work is organized for medical students.
Theoretical course objective: to demonstrate the necessary and sufficient foundations in general psychology.
The aim of these practical exercises is to apply strategies to ensure well-being.
Among other things, students will learn about the history of psychology and its various currents; the scientific approach in psychology, including different methodologies for testing a hypothesis and analyzing the results obtained; the biological mechanisms underlying our behavior, with particular attention to the different senses and the mechanisms of perception, and also including notions of behavioral genetics. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, consciousness, memory and learning, thought, intelligence, language, emotions and motivation, social psychology, development and personality. From a psychopathological point of view, students will learn various notions of semiology, as well as the mechanisms of stress and its impact on health; particular attention will be paid to mental health and the various therapeutic means used in this field.
Among other things, students will learn about the history of psychology and its various currents; the scientific approach in psychology, including different methodologies for testing a hypothesis and analyzing the results obtained; the biological mechanisms underlying our behavior, with particular attention to the different senses and the mechanisms of perception, and also including notions of behavioral genetics. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, consciousness, memory and learning, thought, intelligence, language, emotions and motivation, social psychology, development and personality. From a psychopathological point of view, students will learn various notions of semiology, as well as the mechanisms of stress and its impact on health; particular attention will be paid to mental health and the various therapeutic means used in this field.
Practical work
Description of practical work
The aim of these practical exercises is to develop students' knowledge of well-being, as well as to put into practice some of the concepts seen during the exercises, in particular psychological, social and physical/biological resources.
They are structured as follows:
1. Teaching basic knowledge of what well-being is
2. Knowledge of emotional competencies, accompanied by practical exercises to train emotional competencies.
3. Teaching knowledge about thoughts and cognitions, along with practical exercises on cognitions
4. Teaching the principles of relating to others, as well as relating to oneself.
5. Teaching principles related to physical/biological health, including sleep, nutrition and physical activity.
Written exam. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or open-ended questions.
Adaptation of assessment methods
The exact methods of assessment may be modified when exam timetables are drawn up, depending on the practical constraints that the faculty administration may face, or in the event of illness/force majeure/employment with an internship, preventing the student from taking the exam on the date originally scheduled.
Assessment of practical work: participation and completion of practical work is compulsory. At the end of the practical work, the student will be asked to write a paper on a theme addressed during the practical work, going into greater depth on it, and describing his or her experience with the chosen theme. These assignments will be credited with points acquired in advance of the examination session. Successful completion of the practical work does not mean that the practical work can be waived from one year to the next. Nor can they be anticipated independently of the theory course. Failure to complete this practical work will result in non-validation of the credits associated with this course. The specific organization of this practical work during the year does not allow it to be repeated during a second session.
In the event of failure of the practical part, the student will not have access to a second session to repeat the practical part. Practical work can only be presented in the first session.
- Karen Huffman, "Introduction to Psychology", De Boeck Supérieur (course book for the theoretical part).
- Resources on the course page on Webcampus.
- Course slides. Course recordings where appropriate.
- Martin Desseilles & Moïra Mikolajczak, "Mieux vivre avec ses émotions", Odile Jacob
- Department of Psychology, Unamur, "Miniguide on well-being".
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Medicine | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Medicine | Standard | 2 | 3 |