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Intro to Psychology

Class Number: SOCSCI1 10809198-36 - Intro to Psychology
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ...This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development. (Prerequisite: GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 15 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Differentiate psychological perspectives
  2. Examine research methods
  3. Distinguish learning theories
  4. Examine biological and environmental influences on behavior and mental processes
  5. Investigate cognitive processes
  6. Explore relationships among social influences, behavior, and mental processes
  7. Examine personality theories
  8. Explore motivational theories
  9. Investigate stress
  10. Examine states of consciousness
  11. Investigate sensation and perception
  12. Identify psychological disorders and treatment approaches
  13. Summarize human development processes

Class Details

Class Number:
SOCSCI1 10809198-36 - Intro to Psychology
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring

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