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Scholasticas College Tacloban

Tacloban City
Psychology Department
Unit/ Department
Course Title: General Psychology (SS 3)

Pre-requisite: None

Required Meetings: 3 hours/ week X 18 weeks

Schedule: Tuesday, 7:30- 10:30 am
RM SS 38

Units: 3 units
Contact Info: 0906-882-7221
mary.nonay@gmail.com

Course Description: Social Science 3 (General Psychology) s designed to give you a general overview of
the field psychology. Key concepts and theories will be introduced to you in understanding human
behaviour. This aims to increase your personal growth since you will be able to discover different scientific
methods or skills to find solutions to everyday human problems.
Course Competencies:
I.
Knowledge of theoretical perspectives
a. Know the basic concepts and theories of psychology
II.
Application of psychological principles
a. Apply the psychological concepts in the micro (self) and macro level (society, especially
the Philippine setting)
III.
Develop personal awareness and growth
a. Reflect on personal experiences in the lens of the different psychological principles
b. Understand the self and others better
c. Become aware of the use of psychological concepts in daily human experiences
TOPIC OUTLINE
Week
Number
1 July 1

Topics
Classroom Orientation

Activities
Short Lecture

Expected Output
List of Expectations and
Responsibilities

Getting to know you

Activity

2 July 8

What is Psychology? Chapter 1

3 July 15

Psychologys Scientific Methods

Chapter 2
Biological Foundations of Behavior
Chapter 3

4 July 15

July 22
5 July 29

Human Development Chapter 4

6 July 29

Sensation and Perception Chapter 5

Setting Expectations
and House Rules
(see the last part)
Lecture and
Discussion
Lecture and Small
group discussion
Assignment:
Creative Output 1
Prelim
Class Discussion,
Skit Presentation
Lecture and Class
Discussion,
Assignment:

Creative Output 1: To be
submitted on an announced
date
Groups must be able to
present a skit presentation on
the class

7 Aug 5

States of Consciousness Chapter 6

8 Aug 5

Learning Chapter 7

Creative Output 2
Lecture and Class
Discussion

Lecture and Class

Discussion

Memory Chapter 8

Assignment:
Reflection Paper 1
Midterm
Group 1 Reporting,

Thinking and Language Chapter 9

Intelligence Chapter 10

Assignment:
Reflection Paper 2
Group 2 Reporting
Group 3 Reporting

12 Aug 26

Motivation and Emotion Chapter 11

Assignment:
Creative Output 3
Group 4 Reporting

13 Sept 2

Personality Chapter 12

Group 5 Reporting,

Aug 7-9
9 Aug 12

10 Aug 12
11Aug 17

Reflection Paper 1: To be
submitted on an announced
date

Reflection 2 paper submitted

Creative Output 3 Submitted

Assignment:
Reflection Paper 3

Reflection Paper 3: To be
submitted on an announced
date

Semi-Final
Group 6 Reporting
Creative Output 4
Group 7 Reporting

Creative Output 4 Submitted

5- 6 Sept
14 Sept 9

Psychological Disorders Chapter 13

15 Sept 16

Therapies Chapter 14

16 Sept 23

Stress, Coping, and Health Chapter

13 (Psychology by Passer and
Smith)

Group 8 Reporting,
Reflection Paper 4

17 Sept 30

Social Psychology Chapter 16

Group 9 Reporting

18 Oct 7

Filipino Psychology

Group 10 Reporting

Oct 9-11

Creative Output 2 must be

submitted

Reflection Paper 4: To be
submitted on an announced
date

Finals/ Synthesis (Video Presentation )

Course Requirements:
1. Readings
2. Recitations/ Group Works
3. Announced Quizzes
4. Reflection/ Reaction Papers/ Outputs (Videos/ Papers)
5. Examination
6. Attendance
Grading System
Midterm and Final Examinations
Prelim and Semi Final Examinations

30%
20%

Quizzes/ Written Outputs

Recitation, Performance Task/ Activities
Attendance

25%
15%
10%
_______________
100%

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House Rules:
Education: Enjoy learning. See this as a game wherein you have the full motivation to work on. Expect that
there will be obstacles that will come your way, but ask for God Almightys guidance to keep going and
finish with flying colors.
Punctuality: Come on or in time the class. Attendance will be checked before the class starts.
Submission of Outputs and Papers. Assignments and activities missed due to unauthorized absence cannot
be made up. You are responsible for all assignment/ information given out during your absence;
Academic Integrity: No to plagiarism. No cheating. Papers found out to be plagiarized will be given an
automatic grade of 5.0
Classroom technology: Turn-off or put the mobile phones in silent mode. No laptops, netbooks or tabs will
be used during the lecture or class discussion except if it is needed.

References:
Main Reference:
Santrock, John W., 2005, Psychology 7, NY. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Passer, Michael W. & Smith, Ronald E., 2007, Psychology The Science of Mind and
Behavior, NY. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Please keep in mind that this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. You
will be informed of changes via email or class announcements.

Prepared by:

Mary Grace A. Nonay, BASS

Psychology Instructor
Nothing comes out beautiful without hardship.