The Philosophy, Ethics And Process Of Science

Timetable

Classes take place on Monday at 16:45

Module aim (aims)

Objectives of the course/subject:

1. Identify and explain the general process of research in psychology by defining the scientific method, distinguishing between a hypothesis and a research question, identifying the limitations and strengths of the major categories of research design, explaining the rationale for random sampling, and so forth.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and scientific reasoning by testing claims using appropriate psychological research methods.
3. Evaluate the quality of evidence in published psychological research.
4. Practice doing research in psychology by formulating hypotheses, collecting small data, analyzing data, and communicating results.
5. Apply APA guidelines for writing style and formatting to their own academic writing.
6. Distinguish science from pseudoscience by identifying the norms and characteristics of each.

 

Student workload and ECTS credits [Attention! 1ECTS = 30h; each course comprise 30h of meetings; so you add other expectations in terms of working-hrs through the semester and then sum up hrs è points for you 5, which means 150hrs of work]

 

Form of activity		Average hours per activity
Hours of classes (according to the study plan) with the teacher		30 hours
Student's own work*	Preparation for classes	15 hours
	Reading the indicated literature	20 hours
	Preparation of a written work, report, presentation, demonstration, etc.
	Preparation of the project	60  hours
	Preparation of the term paper
	Exam / Credit Preparation
	Other (what?) – collecting/coding data	25 hours
	...
TOTAL HOURS		150
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS FOR A COURSE/SUBJECT		5

 

Methods and forms of conducting classes	X
Lecture with multimedia presentation of selected issues	x
Conversation lecture	x
Problem lecture	x
Discussion	x
Working with text	x
Case study method
Problem-based learning	x
Didactic/simulation game
Solving tasks (e.g. computational, artistic, practical)	x
Practice method
Laboratory method	x
Research method (scientific inquiry)	x
Workshop method
Design method	x
Demonstration and observation
Audio and/or video demonstrations
Activating methods (e.g.: "brainstorming", SWOT analysis technique, decision tree technique, "snowball" method, constructing "mind maps")
Working in groups	x

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

Syllabus

Reading list

• Krippendorff, K. (2004). A content analysis: An introduction to its Methodology.  Sage Publication, 2^nd

• Fröhlich, M. et al. (2016).  Unpeeling the layers of language: Bonobos and chimpanzees engage in cooperative turn-taking sequences.  Scientific Reports, 6, 1-14.

• Carr, M., Konkoly, K., Mallett, R., Edwards, C., Appel, K., & Blagrove, M. (2020, April 13). Combining Presleep Cognitive Training and REM-Sleep Stimulation in a Laboratory Morning Nap for Lucid Dream Induction. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cns0000227

• Papa, A. & Bonnano, G. A. (2008). Smiling in the face of adversity:  The interpersonal and intrapersonal functions of smiling. Emotion, 8, 1-12.

• Burger, J. M. (2009). Replicating Milgram: Would people still obey today? American Psychologist, 64, 1-11.