Course code

KAE6104.HR

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Sissejuhatus psüühikasse

Course title in English

Introduction to Mind

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Aaro Toomela (language of instruction:Estonian)

lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To understand the nature of the psyche and how it differs from non-psyche-related phenomena. To familiarise themselves with the basis and principles of the functioning of the psyche.

Brief description of the course

Psyche. Paradigms and methods of psychology. Implementation opportunities of psychology. Sensory processes: vision, hearing, balance, spatial position of the body, deep and tactile sensation, smell and flavour sensation, other senses. Motorics. The construction and functioning of the nervous system. Mental processes: emotions, motivation, perception, memory, thinking, planning activities, language and speech.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the nature of the psyche and its difference from non-psyche-related phenomena;
- is aware of the basis and principles of the functioning of the psyche.

Teacher

Aaro Toomela, PhD

Study programmes containing that course

Special Education (KAEPB/24.HR)
Special Education (KAEPB/23.HR)
Special Education (KAEPB/22.HR)
Early Childhood Education (KAALB/22.HR)
Special Education (KAEPB/21.HR)
Early Childhood Education (KAALB/21.HR)
Special Education (KAEPB/20.HR)
Early Childhood Education (KAALB/20.HR)
Special Education (KAEPB/19.HR)
Early Childhood Education (KAALB/18.HR)
Psychology (PSPSB/00.LT)