Introduction to the science and application of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on psychological concepts, theories, and principles related to: Research Methods, Behavioral Neuroscience, Consciousness, Sensation/Perception, Learning, Memory, Thinking and Intelligence, and related topics.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
- Identify psychological, biological, and other factors that influence behavior and mental processes.
- Apply key theories and concepts in psychology.
- Evaluate claims about psychological phenomena and human behavior through the use of empirical evidence and knowledge of the scientific method.
- Demonstrate knowledge about the ways psychological science and practices are contextualized by ethical standards and sociocultural factors.
Additional Information
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Social Sciences/ASOT-B, Social Sciences/AAOT, Social Sciences/AS, Social Sciences/AAS, Social Sciences/AGS.