Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
Introductory Psychology provides students with a broad introduction to the field of psychology. Students will gain a fundamental scientific knowledge about human thinking and behavior processes, and will understand the relevance of this knowledge to the betterment of human performance and well-being in a wide variety of settings in society (e.g., business, product design, education, and healthcare). The course is a required course for the Interdisciplinary Program of Education students enrolled in the Mind, Brain, and Learning (心智、大腦與學習) track. It should also be useful to students who would like to learn more about psychology and about themselves before pursuing future coursework in the field.
Results/Contributions

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Recognize some fundamental knowledge about human thinking and behavior processes.

2. Analyze human thinking and behavior with reference to psychological concepts.

3. Explain how psychology research is conducted, and appreciate the scientific basis of psychology.

Keywords
Psychology, mental processes, human behavior, individual and society, health and well-being
Contact Information
Eva E. Chen
yitzu@mx.nthu.edu.tw