PSYC-281 General Psychology

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Suggested co-requisite: PSYC-280
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes with special emphasis on research methods biological basis of behavior human development learning and cognition personality theories cultural environmental and interpersonal influences on behaviors abnormal development psychological disorders and therapeutic interventions.

Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts related to sub-disciplines within the grandiose discipline of psychology, e.g., learning, statistic and personality 2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic theoretical positions apropos to the sub-disciplines within psychology 3. Demonstrate an understanding of major psychological terms associated with each of the sub-disciplines within psychology 4. Demonstrate awareness of the history of psychology 5. Demonstrate awareness of major tools and methods used in the various sub-disciplines within psychology 6. Explore and discuss empirical research 7. Demonstrate an awareness of what a “good” experiment is 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the need, use and blend of theory and research in the discipline of psychology