An introduction to the scientific study of behavior, including an examination of various approaches to psychological thought. Among topics addressed are learning, cognition, development, motivation, and psychopathology. This semester, the course will be held as a seminar. Come prepared to discuss the readings and to raise any questions that came to your mind as you read.
Discussion is encouraged and is, indeed, required.
The class will take a highly interactive form. The first half or so of the class will be a detailed discussion of the week s reading assignment. The second half or so of the class will be small group work where you will explore a hands-on assignment together. We will then discuss what each group did as a whole class. Required Text Rathus, S.P. 1999.