67011203 Introduction to Psychology B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 67011203 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 心理学概論B[1教心]

Subject Name
（Katakana）シンリガクガイロンB

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Psychology B

Instructor KASHIHARA JUN

Instructor
(Katakana) カシハラ　ジュン

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Mon1-4：IAS L102

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture-oriented. Partly using mutual learning methods, such as group discussion.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Psychology

Eligible Students 1st-Year

Keywords SDG_03, cognition, memory, learning, emotion, motivation, brain-behavior coordination

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Psychology
Expected Outcome 1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline.
2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Course Objectives:
1. To be able to explain the history and structure of psychology.
2. To be able to explain mechanisms and functions of the human mind.
3. Understand the major research topics and methodologies in each subfield of psychology.

Course Outline:
This is an introductory psychology course to overview traditional theories and empirical studies underlying the modern psychological science. It covers the following subfields of psychological science: cognition, learning, emotion, and brain-behavior coordination. It is recommended to take the Introduction to Psychology A course as well, to obtain an overview of the entire field.

Class Schedule Lesson 1. Introduction: History, structure, and current directions of psychology
Lesson 2. Cognition (1): Senses and perceptions
Lesson 3. Cognition (2): Languages
Lesson 4. Cognition (3): Thoughts
Lesson 5. Cognition (4): Cognitive dysfunctions and clinical interventions
Lesson 6. Memory (1): Short- and long-term memories
Lesson 7. Memory (2): Forgetting and biased memories
Lesson 8. Learning (1): Basic principles of learning and animal experiments
Lesson 9. Learning (2): Transfer of and dysfunctions in learning
Lesson 10. Emotion and motivation (1): Structure of emotion and emotion regulation
Lesson 11. Emotion and motivation (2): Human’s motivation and self-actualization
Lesson 12. Emotion and motivation (3): Dysfunctions in emotion and motivation, and clinical interventions
Lesson 13. Brain-behavior coordination (1): Structure and functionality of brain
Lesson 14. Brain-behavior coordination (2): Neurobiological tests and clinical interventions
Lesson 15. Conclusion: How to pursue ‘psychological science’

Final report

In each class, you will have some group discussion. In addition, recent findings and issues related to the class content will be introduced. After each class, you need to hand in a short report to summarize what you have learnt. Finally, you must hand in a final report to review the entire course and to try further applications of the basic knowledge (e.g., thinking over how you can bridge psychology and other disciplines).

Text/Reference
Books,etc. We will use a textbook written in Japanese. See the Japanese syllabus for details. Several reference books will be introduced during the classes.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details) PowerPoint slides and short report assignments for each class will be delivered via Moodle. Although you do not have to bring the textbook to the lecture room, you need to read corresponding chapters before/after the classes. In some classes, visual materials including YouTube videos will be used.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1. Overview the subfields of psychology and think over which subfields seem most interesting to you.
Lesson 2. Overview examples of optical illusions to understand the distinction between sense (input of information) and perception (information processing in brain).
Lesson 3. Compare grammars between Japanese and English to understand that different languages lead to different cognitive processes.
Lesson 4. Understand that humans conduct different types of inferences in daily lives and that various biases affect those inferences.
Lesson 5. Understand the mechanism of cognitive biases frequently observed in people with depression and try an intervention technique called cognitive reframing.
Lesson 6. Understand the differences between various types of memories and try a strategy designed to store huge amount of information at once.
Lesson 7. Understand the mechanisms of forgetting and biased memories through the cases of dementia and eyewitness testimony.
Lesson 8. Overview classical studies on learning, including animal experiments, to clarify the distinction between various basic principles of learning.
Lesson 9. Overview classical studies and clinical cases to understand the mechanism of transfer of learning and think over how dysfunctions in learning affect our bodies and minds.
Lesson 10. Understand the distinction between primary and secondary emotions and think over which emotion regulation strategies seem effective for which emotions.
Lesson 11. Understand different levels of motivation behind human behaviors and clarify which kinds of values you want to achieve in your life.
Lesson 12. Overview several cases describing mismanagement of anger and impulsivity and understand the mechanisms of clinical interventions used in such cases.
Lesson 13. Overview several cases in which specific brain regions are deactivated due to some accidents or diseases to understand functions of neurons and neural systems.
Lesson 14. Understand which tests can be used to measure levels of activation of neural systems and overview several neurobiological techniques designed to intervene mental disorders.
Lesson 15. Discuss the possibility of collaboration between psychology and other disciplines.

Requirements Regular attendance is required. In case you have no choice but to skip some classes due to unavoidable reasons, please follow the student handbook and hand in the official absence form.
Requests for deadline extensions, as well as re-submission after the deadline, will never be accepted. Please do your homework early and be sure to check the file content before submission.

Grading Method Your grade will be based on short reports for each class (20%) and the final report (80%). Inactive attitudes during the classes will reduce your marks.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it My training experience as a certified clinical psychologist will be reflected in the lectures about mechanisms of human minds.

Message Don’t hesitate to ask questions during lectures. Your questions will help the other students and encourage the instructor greatly.

Other 【In case the number of registered students exceed 250, a computerized random selection will be carried out.】

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	67011203	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	心理学概論B[1教心]
Subject Name （Katakana）	シンリガクガイロンB
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Psychology B
Instructor	KASHIHARA JUN
Instructor (Katakana)	カシハラ　ジュン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Mon1-4：IAS L102
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture-oriented. Partly using mutual learning methods, such as group discussion.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Psychology
Eligible Students	1st-Year
Keywords	SDG_03, cognition, memory, learning, emotion, motivation, brain-behavior coordination
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Psychology
Expected Outcome	1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline. 2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Course Objectives: 1. To be able to explain the history and structure of psychology. 2. To be able to explain mechanisms and functions of the human mind. 3. Understand the major research topics and methodologies in each subfield of psychology. Course Outline: This is an introductory psychology course to overview traditional theories and empirical studies underlying the modern psychological science. It covers the following subfields of psychological science: cognition, learning, emotion, and brain-behavior coordination. It is recommended to take the Introduction to Psychology A course as well, to obtain an overview of the entire field.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1. Introduction: History, structure, and current directions of psychology Lesson 2. Cognition (1): Senses and perceptions Lesson 3. Cognition (2): Languages Lesson 4. Cognition (3): Thoughts Lesson 5. Cognition (4): Cognitive dysfunctions and clinical interventions Lesson 6. Memory (1): Short- and long-term memories Lesson 7. Memory (2): Forgetting and biased memories Lesson 8. Learning (1): Basic principles of learning and animal experiments Lesson 9. Learning (2): Transfer of and dysfunctions in learning Lesson 10. Emotion and motivation (1): Structure of emotion and emotion regulation Lesson 11. Emotion and motivation (2): Human’s motivation and self-actualization Lesson 12. Emotion and motivation (3): Dysfunctions in emotion and motivation, and clinical interventions Lesson 13. Brain-behavior coordination (1): Structure and functionality of brain Lesson 14. Brain-behavior coordination (2): Neurobiological tests and clinical interventions Lesson 15. Conclusion: How to pursue ‘psychological science’ Final report In each class, you will have some group discussion. In addition, recent findings and issues related to the class content will be introduced. After each class, you need to hand in a short report to summarize what you have learnt. Finally, you must hand in a final report to review the entire course and to try further applications of the basic knowledge (e.g., thinking over how you can bridge psychology and other disciplines).
Text/Reference Books,etc.	We will use a textbook written in Japanese. See the Japanese syllabus for details. Several reference books will be introduced during the classes.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)	PowerPoint slides and short report assignments for each class will be delivered via Moodle. Although you do not have to bring the textbook to the lecture room, you need to read corresponding chapters before/after the classes. In some classes, visual materials including YouTube videos will be used.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1. Overview the subfields of psychology and think over which subfields seem most interesting to you. Lesson 2. Overview examples of optical illusions to understand the distinction between sense (input of information) and perception (information processing in brain). Lesson 3. Compare grammars between Japanese and English to understand that different languages lead to different cognitive processes. Lesson 4. Understand that humans conduct different types of inferences in daily lives and that various biases affect those inferences. Lesson 5. Understand the mechanism of cognitive biases frequently observed in people with depression and try an intervention technique called cognitive reframing. Lesson 6. Understand the differences between various types of memories and try a strategy designed to store huge amount of information at once. Lesson 7. Understand the mechanisms of forgetting and biased memories through the cases of dementia and eyewitness testimony. Lesson 8. Overview classical studies on learning, including animal experiments, to clarify the distinction between various basic principles of learning. Lesson 9. Overview classical studies and clinical cases to understand the mechanism of transfer of learning and think over how dysfunctions in learning affect our bodies and minds. Lesson 10. Understand the distinction between primary and secondary emotions and think over which emotion regulation strategies seem effective for which emotions. Lesson 11. Understand different levels of motivation behind human behaviors and clarify which kinds of values you want to achieve in your life. Lesson 12. Overview several cases describing mismanagement of anger and impulsivity and understand the mechanisms of clinical interventions used in such cases. Lesson 13. Overview several cases in which specific brain regions are deactivated due to some accidents or diseases to understand functions of neurons and neural systems. Lesson 14. Understand which tests can be used to measure levels of activation of neural systems and overview several neurobiological techniques designed to intervene mental disorders. Lesson 15. Discuss the possibility of collaboration between psychology and other disciplines.
Requirements	Regular attendance is required. In case you have no choice but to skip some classes due to unavoidable reasons, please follow the student handbook and hand in the official absence form. Requests for deadline extensions, as well as re-submission after the deadline, will never be accepted. Please do your homework early and be sure to check the file content before submission.
Grading Method	Your grade will be based on short reports for each class (20%) and the final report (80%). Inactive attitudes during the classes will reduce your marks.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	My training experience as a certified clinical psychologist will be reflected in the lectures about mechanisms of human minds.
Message	Don’t hesitate to ask questions during lectures. Your questions will help the other students and encourage the instructor greatly.
Other	【In case the number of registered students exceed 250, a computerized random selection will be carried out.】
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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