PSY 201 Introduction To Psychology (SS)

This course examines the field of psychology from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Topics include: the physiological basis of mental functioning; the physical, cognitive and social aspects of lifespan development; learning, memory, and cognition; psychological disorders; emotions and health; thinking and language; intelligence and motivation; perception and sensation; and the various theories of personality.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Apply contemporary understanding of motivation, intelligence, and thought to learning and cognition
3. Critically apply an understanding of major psychological theories and concepts to human behavior
4. Apply psychological theories and concepts into understanding of personality