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This course is designed to introduce you to the diverse topics and critical issues in the scientific exploration of psychology. Along the way, you will acquire fundamental knowledge regarding influential theories and pertinent research encompassing vital facets of psychology. You will discover what psychologists have learned that can not only enhance your academic pursuits but also enrich your relationships, well-being, and various other significant aspects of your life.

The course is conducted in English. This course is also categorized as Liberal Education Course. A58: Civil Awareness and Social Analysis, Life Science area.

臺灣人口的成長率偏低，目前已經進入「少子化」社會，而國家發展委員會預估2025年的臺灣將面臨「超高齡」的人口結構。除了臺灣人口結構轉變所造成的心理健康問題外，全球「氣候變遷」和「疾病傳播」所產生的環境效應也對個人心理健康產生影響。因此，統整探索本地及全球環境變化對心理健康的影響有其必要性。本課程提出一個整合的架構，以幸福感 (well-being) 為核心，整合心智 (mind)、身體 (body) 及環境 (environment)，以瞭解三者之間的互動整合歷程，從而全面提昇人們在各個生命階段的心理健康，並改善心理疾患的心理狀態。

*兼通識 A8 (生命科學領域)。

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and applications of psychological testing. It covers the history, development, and purposes of psychological tests, as well as methods for evaluating their quality. In addition, you will engage in practical exercises that guide you through the process of constructing and analyzing psychological measures. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills essential for applying psychological tests in research and professional practice.

This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of adolescent development, including physical, cognitive, social, and personality dimensions. Efforts will be made to understand current issues affecting adolescence in light of recent empirical research and theoretical knowledge. Students will utilize diverse theories and perspectives as frameworks to delve into the physical changes, cognitive changes, and psychosocial issues that shape the trajectory of adolescent development.

This course is designed to introduce you to parent-child and family relationships from a lifespan perspective. Through the lens of various theories and perspectives, students will explore parent-child relations within the context of different ages and stages of development. Emphasis will be placed on gaining insight into current issues impacting parent-child relations, drawing from recent empirical research and theoretical knowledge. Students will have a deeper appreciation of the complexities and dynamics of parent-child relationships throughout the lifespan.

本課程是以發展心理學為基礎，從出生、童年、青少年，一直到成年、老年與生命終章，用理論與生活實例的探討，了解每個階段正在發生什麼，以及我們可以如何面對；無論正處於人生哪個階段，我們將透過發展心理學來認識自己與理解他人，以獲得自我的身心安適，本課程將分兩大部分進行：

【第一部分：從搖籃到青春的蛻變】不只是教養，孩子成長真正需要的是什麼？

探討孩子成長過程的心理需求，例如建立安全依附、培養心理韌性，以及如何與青少年溝通；重新認識從出生到青少年的發展歷程，理解孩子的心理需求，提供實際的回應方式，也能幫助自己回溯過去，反思成長的旅程。

【第二部分：從壯年到銀髮的優雅】慢慢變老，更要好好生活

討論成年後的生活，包含生活壓力的因應、角色拉扯與重新定位、親密關係的維繫，以及面對年邁生活的身心調適；了解人生後半場各階段的任務，讓我們能將挑戰轉為成長的契機，活得更快樂。