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PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR

PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR

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Course Description

The "Psychology of Human Behavior" course provides the psychological foundations required for Occupational Safety Technicians, moving beyond the traditional focus on technical standards and protective equipment. The course is built on the premise that workplace safety fundamentally depends on understanding human complexity, including emotions, thoughts, physiological reactions, and behavior patterns. By exploring the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of workers, the course prepares safety professionals to identify the root causes of human error and risky behaviors, rather than simply blaming the worker. Ultimately, it equips professionals with the relational, analytical, and empathetic competencies needed to build a genuinely safe, healthy, and humanized work environment.

Topics Covered
  • Fundamentals of Psychology and Biological Bases: Explores the historical evolution of psychological science and its application to organizational safety. It details the biological determinants of behavior, including genetics, physiology, and neurophysiology. It explains how specific brain structures (like the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system) and the endocrine system respond to workplace stressors, demonstrating how fatigue, noise, and sleep deprivation directly impair decision-making and attention.
  • Human Development and Mental Health: Examines how risk perception and behavior vary across different life stages, from the impulsiveness and feeling of invulnerability in young workers to the behavioral automatism of experienced ones. It covers personality formation, ego defense mechanisms (such as denial, projection, and rationalization), and the critical role of self-esteem. Furthermore, it addresses the structural and chemical bases of prevalent occupational mental illnesses, specifically Depression, Burnout Syndrome, and Anxiety, analyzing organizational and individual risk factors.
  • Psychology Applied to the Organizational Environment: Focuses on the practical application of psychology in daily safety management. It explores meaningful organizational learning models to overcome resistance and make safety training effective. It also analyzes how social roles, hierarchical pressure, and different types of organizational power influence compliance and safety dynamics, especially within committees like the CIPA. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships, assertive communication, active listening, and conflict mediation to build a high-trust, interdependent safety culture where workers actively protect each other.
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Course Structure

Our courses are structured in three progressive units designed to take you from beginner to advanced proficiency:

  • Unit I – Beginner: Build foundational knowledge and essential skills
  • Unit II – Intermediate: Develop deeper understanding and practical application
  • Unit III – Advanced: Master complex concepts and achieve professional proficiency

Each unit builds upon the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive and structured learning journey.

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    EduGradus is an international digital education platform that offers subscription access to its catalog of content and courses through a recurring subscription model, with content available in English and Spanish.

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    Spanish - LATAM
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