LOURDES COLLEGE, Inc.

Cagayan de Oro City

SYLLABUS

Subject: PSYC 100

Instructor: Mariblest Y. Mapalad, RPm
I.COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Psychology
Prerequisite Subject/s: NONE

II. COURSE CREDIT: Three (3) Units

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

Welcome to the SY 2020-2021! As our educational system transitioned to the flexible mode of instructional delivery brought by COVID-19, this course
syllabus will help you be on track of the phases of your learning on the subject contents. Here, you are being provided with the necessary information
needed for your academic journey of the subject. Read this side by side with your module.

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A broad coverage of the conceptual and empirical foundations of psychology in its main fields. The discussion of the theories, concepts and empirical
findings on complex human behavior – how and why we think, feel, and behave the way we do, how we act and interact with others, and why and how we
become the unique individuals that we are.

IV. COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

CO1: discuss the concepts, theories and methods to analyze complex human behavior;

CO2: identify new information related to psychology (e.g. theory, concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms;

CO3: demonstrate critically and creatively the scientific approaches to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes; and

C04: apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.

V. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COURSE OUTPUTS:

Week #
(10 weeks with
5 hours per
week + 1 hour Course
Expected Output /
academic Topics Outcomes Learning Outcomes Four-Pronged Integration
Assessment
consultation
(synchronous
and
asynchronous)
Chapter 1. The Science of At the end of this chapter, the Core and Related Values:
Psychology students will be able to: ICV: Excellence
Week 1- 2 A. Definition and Nature CO1, CO2 RV: Competence Chapter Exercise
B. Different Types of Behavior Explain the nature of psychology Social Orientation: Care for the (Timeline of the
C. Psychology and Other with other fields; and discuss orphans, the elderly, job and skills prominent people who
Sciences the aims and goals of matching and responsible parenthood made big contributions
D. Aims and Goals in Psychology psychology. Scriptural Text: Before I formed you in Psychology
E. Psychogenesis of Psychology in the womb I knew you,
F. Schools of Psychology Trace the historical Before you were born I dedicated
G. Major Branches of development of Psychology you,
A prophet to the nations I appointed
Psychology during the ancient period,
you.
H. Applied Subfields in medieval times, pre-modern
Jeremiah 1:5
Psychology and contemporary. Across Discipline:
I. Methods of Psychology Research findings from biology,
Name different outstanding physiology and psychology provide
pioneers in the field of
 Psychology and identify their data for meaningful analysis of
contributions to the behavior
development of the subject.

Compare the different

characteristics of the schools
with movements of Psychology.

Identify the major fields of

Psychology and relate it to
different career opportunities.
Chapter 2. Human Development At the end of the chapter, the Core and Related Values:
CO2, CO3 students can: ICV: Excellence
RV: Competence Oral recitations
A. The Beginnings of Life
Discuss the interrelationship Social Orientation: Care for the
B. Heredity and Environment
between heredity and the orphans, the elderly, job and skills
C. Role of Maturation and matching and responsible parenthood
environment in human growth Chapter Quiz
Learning in Development Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
and development.
D. Mechanics of Heredity in the womb I knew you,
E. Sex Determination Appreciate the significance of Before you were born I dedicated
F. Principles of Heredity pre-natal development to post- you,
G. Hereditary Characteristics A prophet to the nations I appointed
natal development.
you.
H. Multiple Births
Jeremiah 1:5
I. Stages of Development Identify the different aspects of Across Discipline:
J. Physical Development development. Research findings from biology,
K. Motor Development physiology and psychology provide
Illustrate the principles of data for meaningful analysis of
L. Cognitive Development
heredity. behavior
M. Speech and Language
Development
Explain the different types of
N. Theories of Language genetic engineering.
Development
O. Facilitating the Language Understand the different stages
Development of Children
 P. HIV and AIDS of development that an
individual will pass through.
Chapter 3. Physiological Bases At the end of the chapter, the Core and Related Values:
of Behavior, Sensation and students can: ICV: Excellence
Week 3-4 Perception RV: Competence
CO3, CO4 Identify the parts and functions Social Orientation: Care for the
A. Biological Foundation of the main divisions of the orphans, the elderly, job and skills Infographic Video
B. The Nervous System nervous system matching and responsible parenthood (Group Presentations)
C. The Neuron Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
D. Characteristics of Neurons Explain how hormonal in the womb I knew you,
E. Nerve Impulse imbalance affects one’s Before you were born I dedicated
F. Laws Governing the Neuron behavioral responses. you,
G. The Central Nervous System A prophet to the nations I appointed
H. The Brain
you.
Describe the anatomy and
Jeremiah 1:5
I. The Spinal Cord functions of the major parts of Across Discipline:
J. The Peripheral Nervous System the brain. Research findings from biology,
K. The Endocrine System
physiology and psychology provide
L. Conditions for Sensory Trace the pathway of the nerve data for meaningful analysis of
Awareness impulse from the receptor cells behavior
M. Signal-Detection Theory to the effectors.
N. Sensory Adaptation
O. The Sensory Systems Appreciate the significance of
P. The Vision – The Eye and Its the nervous system in
Basic Structure integrating the bodily activities.
Q. Visual Problems
R. Theories of Color Vision Familiarize themselves with the
S. Psychological Dimensions of different sense organs which are
Sound
responsible for sensory
T. Auditory Problems
experience.
U. The Perceptual Process

Identify the different receptors

and their functions.
 Understand the nature of
perception.
Chapter 4. Intelligence,
Learning, Memory and Thinking Determine the factors that may
affect one’s perception.
A. Meaning of Intelligence
B. Theories of Intelligence Have a full grasp of the
C. Historical View of
principles governing perception.
Intelligence Testing
Movement
D. Characteristics of the
Mentally Retarded
E. Types of Tests
F. Other Forms of Intelligence At the end of the chapter, the Core and Related Values:
G. Distribution of Intelligence students can: ICV: Excellence
Quotient RV: Competence
H. Significance of Testing Explain the importance of Social Orientation: Care for the
Intelligence intelligence in human behavior. orphans, the elderly, job and skills
I. Nature and Meaning of matching and responsible parenthood Reflective Essay
Learning Understand the relative Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
J. Kinds of Learning constancy of I.Q. in the womb I knew you,
K. Methods to Measure Before you were born I dedicated
Memory Compare the different theories you,
L. Basic Steps in Memory of intelligence. A prophet to the nations I appointed
M. Theories of Memory you.
N. Exceptional Forms of Jeremiah 1:5
Know the needs of mentally
Memories Across Discipline:
retarded individuals.
O. Forms of Amnesia Research findings from biology,
P. How to Study More physiology and psychology provide
Effectively? Relate intelligence quotient to
data for meaningful analysis of
Q. Theories of Forgetting emotional intelligence. behavior
R. Thinking and Problem
Solving Define the learning process.
S. Kinds of Thinking
T. Three Processes Involved Distinguish between classical
 Realistic Thinking and operant conditioning and
U. Mechanics of Thinking cite examples of each based on
V. Problem Solving personal experience.
W. Steps in Problem Solving
Apply the ways on how to study
more effectively.

Differentiate between short-

term and long-term memory.

Describe the role of

reinforcement in learning.
Week 5 (Day 1) Midterm
Chapter 5. Emotion and At the end of the unit, the Core and Related Values:
Motivation students can: ICV: Excellence
Week 5-6 A. Emotion CO3, CO4 RV: Competence
B. Meaning and Nature of Define and explain the nature of Social Orientation: Care for the
Emotion orphans, the elderly, job and skills Reflective Essay
emotion and motivation.
C. Elements of Emotion matching and responsible parenthood
D. Areas of Emotion Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
Recognize the importance of in the womb I knew you,
E. Characteristics of Emotion
the different elements of Before you were born I dedicated
F. Theories of Emotion you,
emotions.
G. Classification of Emotions A prophet to the nations I appointed
H. The Functions of Emotions you.
I. Purposes of Emotion Identify the different theories of Jeremiah 1:5
J. Development of Emotions emotions and motivations. Across Discipline:
K. Motivation Research findings from biology,
L. Importance of Motivation Differentiate basic emotions physiology and psychology provide
M. Theories of Motivation data for meaningful analysis of
from mixed emotions. behavior
N. Classification of Motives
O. Reinforcements and Its Be familiar with the different
Classifications
functions and effects of
 P. General Principles of emotions.
Motivations
Q. Higher Motivations Compare the significance of the
factors affecting emotions.

Trace the patterns of

development of emotions
among humans.

Identify the importance of

motivation in everyday life.

Discuss the general principles of

motivation.

Explain the higher human

motivation.

Chapter 6. Personality At the end of the unit, the Core and Related Values:
students can: ICV: Excellence
RV: Competence
A. Meaning and Nature of CO1, CO3
Define the meaning and nature Social Orientation: Care for the
Personality
orphans, the elderly, job and skills
B. Other Definitions of of personality. Film Analysis: Shutter
matching and responsible parenthood
Personality Island
Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
C. Factors that Determine and Identify traits and states of in the womb I knew you,
Influence Personality personality. Before you were born I dedicated
D. Traits and States you,
E. Idiographic versus A prophet to the nations I appointed
Nomothetic Compare the different theories
you.
of personality.
F. Theories of Personality Jeremiah 1:5
G. Personality Disorders Explain the structure of Across Discipline:
H. Treatment of Personality Research findings from biology,
personality according to Freud.
Disorders physiology and psychology provide
data for meaningful analysis of
I. Assessing Personality
Enumerate and explain the behavior
J. Concerns about Projective
psychosexual stages of Freud.
Methods

Identify the different uses of

defense mechanisms.

Compare the difference

between the theory of Cattell
and Allport.

Explain the Five-Factor Theory.

Discuss the factors that affect

personality.

Explain the difference between

Idiographic and Nomothetic
traits.

Distinguish the different forms

of personality disorders.

Familiarize themselves with

different therapies utilized for
personality disorders.
 Chapter 7. Health Psychology, At the end of the unit, the Core and Related Values:
Stress, Adjustment and students can: ICV: Excellence
Week 7-8 Therapies RV: Competence Chapter Quiz
CO2, CO4 Understand deeply the concepts Social Orientation: Care for the
A. Meaning of Health Psychology orphans, the elderly, job and skills
B. Psychological Factors that of health, mental health, stress
matching and responsible parenthood
Influence Physical and Mental and adjustments.
Health
Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
C. Nature of Stress in the womb I knew you,
D. Types of Stressors Identify and recognize the Before you were born I dedicated
E. Causes or Internal Sources of sources of stress, its causes and you,
Stress A prophet to the nations I appointed
the debilitating effect of stress.
F. Effects of Stress you.
G. Coping with Stress Jeremiah 1:5
H. Defensive Coping or Select the best coping strategies Across Discipline:
Mechanisms
to be employed in combating Research findings from biology,
I. Abnormal Reactions to
Frustrations stress. physiology and psychology provide
J. Mental Health data for meaningful analysis of
K. Psychological and Medical behavior
Treatment of Abnormal Apply stress management
Behaviors techniques to maintain physical
L. Medical Treatment or Biological
and mental health.
Therapy
M. Stress Management Techniques

Chapter 8. Social Psychology

A. What is Social Psychology?

B. Intrapersonal Phenomena
C. Interpersonal Phenomena
D. Research

Core and Related Values:

At the end of the unit, the ICV: Excellence
students can:
 RV: Competence Focus
Gain knowledge on the Social Orientation: Care for the Discussion/Interview
CO4 concepts and principles behind orphans, the elderly, job and skills Students will be tasked to
matching and responsible parenthood interview someone from
social psychology.
Scriptural Text: Before I formed you the family guided by the
in the womb I knew you, questions related on the
Understand how and why Before you were born I dedicated chapter discussed for the
people behave in a particular you, week.
society. A prophet to the nations I appointed
you.
Jeremiah 1:5
Express appreciation on the Across Discipline:
different phenomena that Research findings from biology,
explain social behavior. physiology and psychology provide
data for meaningful analysis of
behavior
Apply the principles that govern
social psychology.
Chapter 9. Guidance in the At the end of the unit, the students Core and Related Values:
Week 9-10 Schools can: ICV: Excellence
RV: Competence
Understand the meaning and
A. Importance of Guidance CO1 philosophy of guidance.
Social Orientation: Care for the
B. Meaning of Guidance orphans, the elderly, job and skills Oral Recitations
C. The Philosophy Behind Gain a broader knowledge about the matching and responsible parenthood
Guidance characteristics of a good guidance Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
D. The Need for Guidance program. in the womb I knew you,
E. Aims and Purposes of Guidance Before you were born I dedicated Chapter Quiz
Become familiar and aware of the
Services
different guidance services offered by
you,
F. Basic Principles of Guidance an institution. A prophet to the nations I appointed
G. Characteristics of a Good you.
Guidance Program Have a deeper appreciation on the Jeremiah 1:5
H. Guidance Services role of guidance in one’s daily life. Across Discipline:
I. Goals and Purposes of Research findings from biology,
Guidance Services Learn how to prepare a guidance physiology and psychology provide
program suited to the needs of the
data for meaningful analysis of
 students in a certain school. behavior
Chapter 10. Industrial and
Organizational Psychology

A. Introduction
B. The Development of
At the end of the unit, the students Core and Related Values:
Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
can: ICV: Excellence
C. Human Factors Psychology
RV: Competence
Understand the meaning of IO Social Orientation: Care for the
D. Personnel Psychology CO4 Psychology.
orphans, the elderly, job and skills
E. Selection Procedures
Interview Simulation
Explain the three main areas matching and responsible parenthood
F. Employee Training
comprising IO Psychology. Scriptural Text: Before I formed you
G. Measuring Job Performance of
in the womb I knew you,
Workers Identify the various functions of the IO Before you were born I dedicated
H. Organizational Psychology Psychology. you,
I. Theories on Worker’s Motivation
A prophet to the nations I appointed
J. Need Theories of Worker Compare and contrast the different
worker motivation theories explaining
you.
Motivation
why people engage to work. Jeremiah 1:5
K. Cognitive Theories of Work Across Discipline:
Motivation
List the different factors that could Research findings from biology,
L. Job Satisfaction enhance/increase/reduce the physiology and psychology provide
M. Social Influences at Work productivity and efficiency of workers. data for meaningful analysis of
N. How and Why Groups Influence behavior
their Members
O. Group Effectiveness
Week 10 (Last FINAL EXAMINATION
Day)

V. MODE OF CONSULTATION:

Learning Management System : Google Classroom with Class Code:

Social Media Group Chat : PSYC 100 SY 2020-2021
Mobile Contact Number : (+63) 927-382-1424
Email Address : mariblest.mapalad@lccdo.edu.ph

VI. ASSESSMENTS

1. Self-Assessment
2. Quizzes
3. Essays
4. Reflections
5. Infographic Videos
6. Virtual Presentations
7. Term Examinations

Criteria for Grading

Dimensions
Performance Tasks 50 %
Quizzes, Assignments 20%
Term Examinations 30 %
Total 100 %

VII. SCOPE/SEQUENCE:

Week SCOPE/SEQUENCE
Chapter 1. The Science of Psychology

A. Definition and Nature

B. Different Types of Behavior
C. Psychology and Other Sciences
Week 1 D. Aims and Goals in Psychology
E. Psychogenesis of Psychology
F. Schools of Psychology
G. Major Branches of Psychology
H. Applied Subfields in Psychology
I. Methods of Psychology
Week 2 Chapter 2. Human Development

A. The Beginnings of Life

 B. Heredity and Environment
C. Role of Maturation and Learning in Development
D. Mechanics of Heredity
E. Sex Determination
F. Principles of Heredity
G. Hereditary Characteristics
H. Multiple Births
I. Stages of Development
J. Physical Development
K. Motor Development
L. Cognitive Development
M. Speech and Language Development
N. Theories of Language Development
O. Facilitating the Language Development of Children
P. HIV and AIDS
Chapter 3. Physiological Bases of Behavior, Sensation and Perception
Week 3
A. Biological Foundation
B. The Nervous System
C. The Neuron
D. Characteristics of Neurons
E. Nerve Impulse
F. Laws Governing the Neuron
G. The Central Nervous System
H. The Brain
I. The Spinal Cord
J. The Peripheral Nervous System
K. The Endocrine System
L. Conditions for Sensory Awareness
M. Signal-Detection Theory
N. Sensory Adaptation
O. The Sensory Systems
P. The Vision – The Eye and Its Basic Structure
Q. Visual Problems
R. Theories of Color Vision
 S. Psychological Dimensions of Sound
T. Auditory Problems
U. The Perceptual Process
Chapter 4. Intelligence, Learning, Memory and Thinking

A. Meaning of Intelligence
B. Theories of Intelligence
C. Historical View of Intelligence Testing Movement
D. Characteristics of the Mentally Retarded
E. Types of Tests
F. Other Forms of Intelligence
G. Distribution of Intelligence Quotient
H. Significance of Testing Intelligence
I. Nature and Meaning of Learning
J. Kinds of Learning
Week 4 K. Methods to Measure Memory
L. Basic Steps in Memory
M. Theories of Memory
N. Exceptional Forms of Memories
O. Forms of Amnesia
P. How to Study More Effectively?
Q. Theories of Forgetting
R. Thinking and Problem Solving
S. Kinds of Thinking
T. Three Processes Involved Realistic Thinking
U. Mechanics of Thinking
V. Problem Solving
W. Steps in Problem Solving
Term Exam(Midterm)
Week 5 (Day 1)
Week 5 Chapter 5. Emotion and Motivation

A. Emotion
B. Meaning and Nature of Emotion
C. Elements of Emotion
D. Areas of Emotion
 E. Characteristics of Emotion
F. Theories of Emotion
G. Classification of Emotions
H. The Functions of Emotions
I. Purposes of Emotion
J. Development of Emotions
K. Motivation
L. Importance of Motivation
M. Theories of Motivation
N. Classification of Motives
O. Reinforcements and Its Classifications
P. General Principles of Motivations
Q. Higher Motivations
Chapter 6. Personality

A. Meaning and Nature of Personality

B. Other Definitions of Personality
C. Factors that Determine and Influence Personality
D. Traits and States
Week 6
E. Idiographic versus Nomothetic
F. Theories of Personality
G. Personality Disorders
H. Treatment of Personality Disorders
I. Assessing Personality
J. Concerns about Projective Methods
Week 7 Chapter 7. Health Psychology, Stress, Adjustment and Therapies

A. Meaning of Health Psychology

B. Psychological Factors that Influence Physical and Mental Health
C. Nature of Stress
D. Types of Stressors
E. Causes or Internal Sources of Stress
F. Effects of Stress
G. Coping with Stress
H. Defensive Coping or Mechanisms
I. Abnormal Reactions to Frustrations
J. Mental Health
K. Psychological and Medical Treatment of Abnormal Behaviors
 L. Medical Treatment or Biological Therapy
M. Stress Management Techniques
Chapter 8. Social Psychology

A. What is Social Psychology?

Week 8
B. Intrapersonal Phenomena
C. Interpersonal Phenomena
D. Research
Chapter 9. Guidance in the Schools

A. Importance of Guidance
B. Meaning of Guidance
C. The Philosophy Behind Guidance
Week 9 D. The Need for Guidance
E. Aims and Purposes of Guidance Services
F. Basic Principles of Guidance
G. Characteristics of a Good Guidance Program
H. Guidance Services
I. Goals and Purposes of Guidance Services
Week 10 Chapter 10. Industrial and Organizational Psychology

A. Introduction
B. The Development of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
C. Human Factors Psychology
D. Personnel Psychology
E. Selection Procedures
F. Employee Training
G. Measuring Job Performance of Workers
H. Organizational Psychology
I. Theories on Worker’s Motivation
J. Need Theories of Worker Motivation
K. Cognitive Theories of Work Motivation
L. Job Satisfaction
M. Social Influences at Work
N. How and Why Groups Influence their Members
 O. Group Effectiveness
Week 10 (Last Day) Final Term Exam

VIII. LEARNING TASKS/ACTIVITIES:

1. Lecture and Interactive Discussion
2. Think, Pair & Share
3. Assessment
4. Psychological First Aid Session (PFA)
5. Collaborative Sharing
6. Concept Mapping
7. Cooperative Learning
8. Brainstorming

IX. REFERENCES OF E-RESOURCES/ BOOKS:

Aguirre, et al (2011) Introduction to Psychology: 2011 Edition. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
Feldman (2010) Psychology and Your Life.InternationalEdition.MacGraw-Hill: Philippines
Gines, et al (2003) General Psychology. Rex Bookstore: Manila
Gines, et al (1998) Developmental Psychology. Rex Bookstore: Manila
Masters and Wallace (2011) Personal Development for Work and Life.PhilippineEdition.CengageLearning Asia Pte Ltd: Philippines
Rathus( 2012) Psychology. 2ndedition.PhilippineEdition.Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd: Philippines
Rodriquez (2009) Understanding Human Behavior. Rex Bookstore: Manila
 Sevilla, et al (2006) General Psychology with Values Development Lessons.4th edition. Rex Bookstore: Manila

REFERENCES FOR RUBRICS:

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Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Mariblest Y. Mapalad, RPm DR. KURT C. CANDILAS DR. JUDITH C. CHAVEZ

Instructor Dean, Arts and Sciences Program Vice President for the Academic Affairs