Introduction to the science and application of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on psychological concepts, theories, and principles related to: Personality, Social Psychology, Health and Well-Being, Motivation and Emotion, Disorders, Therapies, Lifespan Development, and related topics.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
- Identify psychological, social, cultural, and biological 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge about the ways psychological science and practices are contextualized by ethical standards and sociocultural factors.
Recommended Prereq Courses
Additional Information
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Social Sciences/AS, Social Sciences/ASOT-B, Social Sciences/AAOT, Social Sciences/AAS, Social Sciences/AGS.