An introductory course concerned with the methods and principles of psychology.
Major emphasis is placed upon the theoretical aspects of psychology.
This course includes a survey of research methods, perception, learning, motivation, personality, and abnormal psychology. Issues such as social learning, gender, prejudice, social influence, and organization are discussed. Child Development 3 credits Focuses on the ways in which children develop emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually, starting from the moment of conception until puberty. Personality 3 credits Consists of the study of major theories regarding the emergence of individuality from a common cultural matrix. Abnormal Psychology 3 credits A study of the disorganized personality in our society, investigating the nature of personality disorders together with a review of etiological factors.