PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
OER for PSY 101
This course is a survey of the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Topics to be covered include research methods and applications in Psychology’s major areas of study: thought, memory, learning, perception, personality, social processes, human development, psychological disorders, and the biological bases of behavior.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- demonstrate the ability to assimilate information relating to psychology from a variety of sources
- demonstrate the ability to think critically in their approach to psychological topics in a writing assignment
- demonstrate the ability to reason using evidence to support their conclusions in a writing assignment
- demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and methods
- demonstrate knowledge of contextual influences on human behavior and diversity of perspectives, including those related to race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality and culture
- demonstrate knowledge of APA ethical principles and codes of conduct for psychologists
- be able to define psychology, describe major sub-fields in psychology (e.g., social, cognitive, developmental, clinical, forensic) and differentiate between major psychological perspectives.
- be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of history of psychology, research methods (e.g., advantages and disadvantages of various scientific research methods), and applications and careers in psychology
