Psychology - BMEGT52A302

The purpose of the subject is to inform the students about the main topics of psychology and to give them a picture of the practical use of the psychological knowledge. It is also our goal to show the application possibilities of psychological knowledge in their professional studies and we try to highlight how these contribute to their personal development as well.

1. Solid knowledge of the most important social science conceptualizations needed to study the communi-cation phenomena.
2. Solid knowledge of conceptualization for studying communication and media phenomena.
3. Basic knowledge of social science methodologies.

1. Openness to acquire new sectors of knowledge and ability to effectively acquire them.
2. Ability to make judgements in practical tasks, ability to make independent decisions.
3. Reliable use of professional language.
4. Ability to accomplish scientific literature research.

1. Avoidance of being biased, prejudical.
2. Social sensitivity, solidarity.
3. Openness to self-criticism and self-improvement.
4. Self-reflection of one's own abilities.
5. Responsible, professionally based social presence.
6. Independence.
7. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.
8. Responsible, professionally based social presence.
9. Independence.
10. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.
11. Responsible, professionally based social presence.
12. Independence.
13. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.
14. Responsible, professionally based social presence.
15. Independence.
16. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.
17. Responsible, professionally based social presence.
18. Independence.
19. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.

1. Display one’s own worldview in a professional setting. 2. Responsible, professionally based social presence 3. Independence. 4. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.

Lectures, individual and group work, presentation using information and communication technology-based tools and written tasks made independently.

• Kötelező irodalom – compulsory literature:
• Tankönyvek/ Textbooks,
• Juhász Márta, Takács Ildikó (szerk.) (2006): Pszichológia. Budapest: Typotex Kiadó
• Séllei Beatrix, Takács Ildikó (szerk.) (2014): Pszichológia a gyakorlatban kézikönyv a kapcsolatépítéshez. Budapest: Typotex Kiadó
• Ajánlott irodalom – suggested literature:
• Aronson, E. (2008): A társas lény. Budapest: Akadémia Kiadó
• Aronson, E. (2009): Columbine után. Az iskolai erőszak szociálpszichológiája. Budapest: Ab Ovo
• Atkinson & Hilgard (2005): Pszichológia. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Bánki M. Csaba (2006): Agyunk fogságában. Budapest: Pro Die Kiadó
• Bernáth László, Révész György (1998): A pszichológia alapjai. Budapest: Tertia Kiadó
• Brizendine, L. (2010): A női agy. Budapest: Nyitott Könyvműhely
• Brizendine, L. (2010): A férfi agy. Budapest: Nyitott Könyvműhely
• Carver, C.; Scheier, M., F. (1998): Személyiségpszichológia. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó.
• Csépe Valéria, Győri Miklós, Ragó Anett (szerk.) (2007): Általános Pszichológia 1. Észlelés és figyelem. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Csépe Valéria, Győri Miklós, Ragó Anett (szerk.) (2007): Általános Pszichológia 2. Tanulás-emlékezés- tudás. Buda-pest: Osiris Kiadó
• Csépe Valéria, Győri Miklós, Ragó Anett (szerk.) (2008): Általános Pszichológia 3. Nyelv, tudat, gondolkodás. Buda-pest: Osiris Kiadó
• Csepeli György (2001): Szociálpszichológia. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Forgács József (2003): Az érzelmek pszichológiája. Budapest: Kairosz Kiadó
• Forgács József (2002): A társas érintkezés pszichológiája. Budapest: Kairosz Kiadó
• Lengyel Zsuzsana (szerk.) (1997): Szociálpszichológia szöveggyűjtemény. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Medina, J. (2010): Agyunk csodálatos titkai. Budapest: Alexandra Kiadó
• Pinker, S. (2002): Hogyan működik az eleme. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Pléh Csaba (2000): Pszichológiatörténet. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Oláh Attila (2005): Érzelmek, megküzdés, optimális élmény. Budapest: Trefort Kiadó
• Pléh Csaba, Boross Ottília (szerk.) (2004): Bevezetés a pszichológiába. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Smith, E. R.; Mackie, D. M. (2004): Szociálpszichológia. Budapest: Osiris Kiadó
• Swaab, D. (2013): Az agyunk mi vagyunk. Budapest: Libri Kiadó
• Zimbardo, P., McCann V., Johnson R. (2019). Pszichológia mindenkinek 1-3. Budapest: Libri Könykiadó

The educational performance expressed in point 2.2 will be evaluated by a midterm theoretical paper, an oral presentation, the participation of the students during class, and a final written exam.

1. Evaluation during semester (oral presentation): the students give an oral presentation in small groups about a chosen topic of psychology, and each of them puts their individual effort into the presentation (possible methods are: interview, short film, short scientific presentation). The evaluation method is de-termined by the lecturer of the class. 2. Evaluation during semester (written paper): the written paper is prepared by the small student groups and it is a literature review connected to the topic of the oral presentation. The requirements, deadline and evaluation method of the paper are defined by the lecturer of the class. 3. Evaluation during semester (participation during class): active participation in pair and small group tasks during practical lessons, and the completion of the specific tasks will be evaluated. Written evaluation (exam): Survey about the topics covered by the class during the semester and the ap-plication of practical approaches in the online written exam.

• Oral presentation: 20
• Written theoretical paper: 15
• active class participation : 5

• Online written exam: 60

Reaching at least 50% of the obtainable total score marked in point 3.3. is the minimum requirement for the successful completion of the course.

Retakes and make-ups are regulated by the University’s Code on Education and Examination.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.03.2024.

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények eléréséhez a tantárgy a következő tematikai blokkokból áll.