PV26EP002 Obecná psychologie a psychologie osobnosti

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Radim Badošek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Wed 11:25–12:10 C311, except Wed 7. 10. ; and Wed 7. 10. 11:25–12:10 C205
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PV26EP002/A: Wed 15:35–16:20 C303, R. Badošek
PV26EP002/B: Wed 10:35–11:20 C303, R. Badošek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the scientific findings of general psychology and personality psychology. Students will master the basic terminology of general psychology and personality psychology. They will deepen their knowledge in the areas of cognitive processes and personality structure and learn to apply this knowledge in their work in the helping professions. In each theoretical module, the course material is linked to practical examples, and critical thinking and professional reasoning will be encouraged.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
‒    understand basic psychological terminology related to current scientific findings,
‒    apply this knowledge when working with clients, colleagues, and themselves, drawing on their understanding of personality structure and current psychological theories,
‒    understand the behavior, experiences, and thought processes of individuals (including their own) in dynamic social interactions,
‒    search for psychological findings, assess their scientific quality, and use them for critical reflection on psychological findings.
Syllabus
1.    Definition of the subject matter and objectives of psychology; operationalization of basic concepts. The brain as the organic basis of the human psyche.
2.    Methods of psychology. The importance of psychology for work in the helping professions.
3.    Basic theoretical approaches in psychology.
4.    The cognitive system of personality: sensory processes, perception, attention.
5.    The cognitive system of personality: memory, mental images, imagination.
6.    The cognitive system of personality: thinking, learning.
7.    Emotions and their significance in human life.
8.    The subject matter of personality psychology. Personality structure. Selfhood.
9.    Activational-motivational traits, needs, interests, values.
10.    Moral and character traits of personality; attitudes.
11.    Self-regulatory traits. Performance traits, abilities, intelligence.
12.    Temperament; basic typologies; strengths and weaknesses.
13.    Current personality typologies in relation to personality prerequisites for practicing the helping professions.
Literature
    required literature
  • BLATNÝ, M. a kol. Psychologie osobnosti: hlavní témata, současné přístupy. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3434-7.
  • PLHÁKOVÁ, A. Učebnice obecné psychologie. 2., dopl., akt. a přepr. vyd. Praha: Academia, 2023. ISBN 978-80-200-3347-5.
  • NAKONEČNÝ, M. Obecná psychologie. Praha: Stanislav Juhaňák - Triton, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7387-929-7.
  • ŘÍČAN, P. Psychologie osobnosti: obor v pohybu. 6., rev. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3133-9.
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, M. Obecná psychologie: dílčí aspekty lidské psychiky a jejich orgánový základ. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2016. ISBN 978-80-246-3268-1.
    recommended literature
  • BLATNÝ, M., ed. Osobní pohoda a osobnost v celoživotní perspektivě. Praha: Academia, 2020. ISBN 978-80-200-3064-1.
  • JOHN, O. P. a ROBINS, R. W. Handbook of Personality: Theory and Research. New York: Guilford Press eBook Purchasing, 2021. ISBN 978-14-6254-499-8.
  • ORLITA, V. Za to můžeš ty... můj mozku!. 2. rozšířené vyd. Ostrava: Akademie Orlita, 2023. ISBN 978-80-7329-487-8.
  • PROCHÁZKA, R. Psychofyziologické souvislosti temperamentu. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2016. ISBN 978-80-244-4905-0.
  • WEINIG, S. Jak vycházet s problémovými lidmi: domluvte se s choleriky, věčnými kritiky a dalšími nevyrovnanými lidmi. Překlad Gabriela Thöndlová. Praha: Grada, 2020. ISBN 978-80-271-1777-2.
Teaching methods
Monologue-based (explanation, lecture), dialogue-based (discussion, interview, brainstorming), methods for working with texts (textbooks, books, foreign sources), collaborative student projects, presentations followed by discussion, active preparation for class based on assigned materials in the SU Information System, etc.
Assessment methods
Written exam, participation in seminars, no more than two absences from seminars
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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