Media Psychology
This course introduces foundational concepts in psychology, including sensation, perception, consciousness, memory, intelligence, personality, motivation, emotion, and social behavior. Students learn how psychological theories and principles explain human experience and behavior across individual and group contexts.
- Explain major psychological concepts, theories, and perspectives.
- Describe processes of sensation, perception, consciousness, memory, and intelligence.
- Analyze personality theories and motivational and emotional frameworks.
- Examine how social factors influence attitudes, conformity, and group behavior.
- Apply psychological principles to real-life behavior and decision-making.
The whole semester.
- 01Evolution and Foundations of Psychology
- 02Sensation, Perception, and Perceptual Processes
- 03Art, Illusion, and Perception of Forms
- 04Consciousness, Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreams
- 05Memory Processes and Multiple Memory Systems
- 06Forgetting and Factors Influencing Memory
- 07Intelligence, IQ, and Theories of Cognitive Ability
- 08 · MidtermCreativity and Higher-Order Thinking
- 09Emotion and Theories of Emotion
- 10Motivation and Theories of Motivation
- 11Personality Perspectives (Psychodynamic, Behavioral, etc.)
- 12Personality Development and Assessment
- 13Social Psychology and Social Behavior
- 14Attribution Processes and Attitude Formation
- 15Close Relationships, Conformity, and Obedience
- 16Behavior in Groups and Group Dynamics
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
Students will complete an applied psychology analysis demonstrating understanding of cognitive, emotional, and social psychological principles.
Deliverables
A complete case study and psychological analysis of a movie character, applying psychological theories, analyzing behavior using perception, memory, or motivation principles.
To be submitted as a 10-minute presentation
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