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General Psychology (PSYC 1110)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
4
Description:
This course introduces the study of human behavior, mind, and physiology across different life stages and cultural contexts. You will explore how psychology is grounded in observation, adapts with new data, and balances general patterns with individual differences. The course emphasizes the influence of biological, social, and cultural factors on behavior; the importance of diversity and inclusion; and the role of personal biases in shaping our experiences. You will also learn how applying psychological principles can positively impact lives and communities, with a strong focus on ethical practices in research and application.
Topical Outline:
1. Introduction to Psychology, its history and Research Methods
2. Neuroscience and Behavior: the central nervous system, sensation & perception, states of consciousness, motivation and emotion
3. Psychosocial Dynamics: human development, personality & assessment, and social psychology
4. Cognition: language, learning, memory, intelligence
5. Psychological disorders, treatments, therapies, coping with stress and health
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of key topics in psychology
2. Adopt the framework of Psychological Science (correctly use terminology and concepts, engage in scientific problem-solving) and describe scientific research methods used in Psychology
3. Compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches to Psychology
4. Apply psychological concepts to one’s own daily life
5. Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate information quality, distinguish between causation and correlation, and adopt multiple perspectives for a given problem
6. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for aspects of human diversity as it applies to Psychology
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042
MnTC:
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences