PSYC 1000 General Psychology

This course will study the neurological basis of behavior, motivation, emotions, perception, learning and thinking, individual differences, personality development, mental health, and the treatment of emotional illness. (4 lect.) SOC

Credits

4 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW.

Major Topics

  • Brain functions
  • Sensation and perception
  • Consciousness
  • Learning and conditioning
  • Memory
  • Motivation
  • Emotion
  • Personality
  • Disorders
  • Therapy
  • Social psychology

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate correct utilization of the basic vocabulary of psychology and scientific research

2. Analyze specific brain functions

3. Examine the environmental and social aspects of sensing and perceiving

4. Analyze the basis of emotions and stress, and their effect on health

5. Identify the cognitive, learning and memory functions

6. Compare cultural differences of consciousness and the concept of the self

7. Differentiate the models of personality, psychopathology

8. Apply these concepts in the context of the social environment

Other Information

Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:

Work for the semester will include: 1. Accessing course work from Internet and course web page 2. Self-selecting assignments from project pool 3. Class presentations 4. Typed written work