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Fundamentals of Psychology

Language of instruction čeština
Code 340-0426
Abbreviation ZPS
Course title Fundamentals of Psychology
Coordinating department Department of Machine and Industrial Design
Course coordinator Mgr. et Mgr. Martina Friedlová

Course aims

The aim of the Fundamentals of Psychology course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
- define the subject of psychology and its position in relation to related disciplines;
- identify areas and topics of psychology relevant to their profession;
- briefly define the most important psychological paradigms, their origins, and principles;
- gain an overview of the basic areas of the human psyche and their influence on communication through design;
- gain an introductory understanding of communication processes within dyads and groups;
- recognize and actively cope with various types of stressful situations;
- apply the principles of mental hygiene in their professional practice.

Literature

Drapela, V. (2001) Přehled teorií osobnosti. Praha: Portál. ISBN 80-7178-606-3 .
Helus, Z. (2018) Úvod do psychologie. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-4675-3 .
Kern, H. a kol. (2000) Přehled psychologie. Praha: Portál. ISBN 80-7178-426-5.
Plháková, A. (2004) Učebnice obecné psychologie. Praha: Academia. ISBN 978-80-200-1499-3.

Advised literature

Atkinson, R. L. (2003) Psychologie. ISBN 80-7178-640-3.
Hartl, P., Hartlová, H. (2015) Psychologický slovník. ISBN 978-80-262-0873-0 .
Orel, M. (2017) A co řeknete teď, doktore? Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-262-1283-6 .
Výrost, J., Slaměník, I. (2008) Sociální psychologie. Praha: Grada. ISBN 978-80-247-1428-8.