2020-2021 University Catalog

PSY-1001 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course provides a basic introduction to psychology. This survey course will cover the scientific and historical foundations of psychology, physiological/biological psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, learning theory, cognitive psychology, personality theories, abnormal psychology and health psychology. Though reading, research, and discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding in the following topic areas: biological impacts, sensation, perceptions, consciousness, learning, development, thinking, emotion, motivation, stress personality, and disorders.

Credits

3