Areas of study include the biology of the brain, learning, tests and measurements, theories of personality and social psychology, lifespan development, psychological disorders and approaches to therapy. Many students find that this course helps them better understand and explain their own behavior as well as the behavior of others. The student will be encouraged to apply these principles to daily life. Course content will be covered through assigned text readings, lectures, and individual and group activities. The instructors will not take attendance in this course.
Attendance is the sole responsibility of the student.
Students will be accountable for all lecture material, and each examination will contain questions from the textbook and classroom lectures. Under no circumstances will we provide anyone with lecture notes, outlines, or overheads. Therefore, missing class could cost you valuable information. Each test will consist of 50 questions. These tests will cover relevant content from the assigned chapters listed in the Course Calendar.