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Module 1: Psychology in our Contemporary Lives
Module Introductory Video
Key concepts in psychology
Describe the methods used to study psychology
Use psychological theories to solving contemporary mental health issues
Psychological impact of modern developments in science and technology on humankind.
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Importance of Psychology
Mechanics
Comprehension questions
Activity
Module 2: Contemporary debates in psychology
Module Introductory Video
Inroduction
Debate Topic
Short essay
quizz
important methods that are used in the scientific study of psycholgy
Psychology
Case study
case task
debates in psychology
Evaluate the validity of scientific research findings
pychology quizz 2
Practical skills:
Assessment
Communicate thoughts on the major debates in psychology to others with social sensitivity.
Activity 1
The questions
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
The Quizz
Module 3: Social Cognition
Module Introductory Video
Nature of social cognition and sources of our social knowledge
Comprehension Questions
Compare the theoretical perspective that explain social cognition
Theoretical perspectives on social cognition to explain social relationships
Design interventions to promote social harmony among individuals and groups
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Case understanding questions
Module 4: Ethics And Socially Sensitive Research
Module Introductory Video
Outline the ethical guidelines when conducting research on socially sensitive issues in psychology
Activity 2 - Quiz
socially sensitive and unsensitive studies
Reading
MCQs
E. Questions
Case study
Reading Activity 5
Questions
Online Discussion
Practical skills
Activity quizz
Reading material:Communicate to others with sensitivity about socially controversial issues
Quiz 4
Practice quizz
Appendix
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
Module 5: Psychology And The Criminal Justice System
Module Introductory Video
Nature of psychological processes affecting the quality of evidence in the criminal
The Quizz
Relationship between psychology and criminal justice
False memory forum
Validity and reliability of evidence presented in the criminal justice processes
Practical skills
practical assesment
Minimizing Controversy Surrounding Validity of Judgements
Activity 8
Flip cards
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Module 6: Managing Diversity
Module Introductory Video
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
Comprehension Questions
Learner practice session
Assigment
The construct of diversity
Historical and theoretical bases of diversity
People in the context of diversity social responsibility
Emerging social issues within local, national and global contexts
Module 7: Psychology of Happiness
Module Introductory Video
key concepts and theoretical perspectives in the psychology of happiness
`C`omprehesion questions
Methods of measuring happiness
Demonstrate hands-on experience in applying many core concepts in real life
Activity
Generate evidence-based interventions for improving quality of life by relating scientific findings and theories into real-world contexts
Attempt exercise
answers for activity above
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
Module 8: Psychology And The Internet
Module Introductory Video
Describe the history and meaning of cyberpsychology
Explain the theories and methods studying cyberpsychology
Apply cyberpsychology to explain modern development in human behavior.
Design intervention strategies to manage the effect of cyber-environment on human behavior
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
cyberbehaviour
Questions
Module 9: Peace Psychology
Module Introductory Video
Define the core concepts and methods involved in peace psychology
Analyze a conflict using various theoretical frameworks
Wiki discussion
Case 1
Conduct conflict resolution and peace building process
Assessment of Practical Skills: Design an intervention plan
Support communities avoid and/or overcome the long term psychological effects of conflict
Activity task
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
Assignment
Assignment
Flashcards
Dialog Cards
Peace and psychology
Quiz 4
Module 10: Psychology of sexual behavior
Module Introductory Video
Key terms and concepts in human sexiality
Assignment 1
Reading
Activity 3
The case study method
Reading
Explain the nature of human sexuality
Validity of criminalization of homosexuality and lesbianism in kenya
Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy human sexual behavior
Activity 7
Reading
Reading
Activity task
Module Discusion
Take Home Message
Assignment 1
Online discussion 1
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