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Psychological readings in English

Course Description: (1) Definitions of psychological concepts: (anxiety, depression, neurosis, psychosis, defense mechanisms, psychological adjustment, self-actualization, motivation, mental health). (2) Branches of psychology: (biological psychology, developmental psychology, experimental psychology, analytical psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology and clinical psychology, counseling psychology and psychotherapy, cognitive psychology and positive psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, industrial and organizational psychology). (3) Psychoanalytic theory: Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Jung, Erich Fromm, Karen Horney, Harry Stack Sullivan, Jacques Lacan. (4) Behavioral theory: Ivan Pavlov, B. F. Skinner, Edward Thorndike, John B. Watson. (5) Humanistic psychology: Abraham Maslow, Viktor Frankl. (6) Self theory: Carl Rogers. (7) Cognitive theory: George A. Miller. (8) Social learning theory: Albert Bandura.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :
  • Understanding the Main Concepts and Branches of Psychology in English.
  • Translation of psychological concepts into Arabic.
  • Reading psychological texts in English-language journals, scientific magazines, and specialized dictionaries.
  • Understand the basic theories in psychology in English.
  • Understanding the contributions of psychological theories to the study of human behavior through English texts.
  • Translate English texts into Arabic.
  • Reading psychological texts in English-language journals, scientific magazines, and specialized dictionaries.
Course outputs :
  • The student will be able to read various vocabulary and texts related to psychology in English.
  • The student should know the basic terms in the field of psychology in English.
  • The student should memorize the important basic terms in psychological sciences in English.
  • That the student understands psychological texts and terminology in an understandable way.
  • The student correctly translates psychological terms and vocabulary.
  • The student extracts psychological terms from dictionaries and scientific materials.
  • The student learns to search for psychological concepts and terms in databases and specialized websites.
  • Developing initiative, proactivity, and participation.
  • Commitment to teamwork skills, positive relationships with others, and cooperation.
  • For the student to acquire positive concepts about themselves and others.
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  • Last updated: 2026-05-06

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