The logic behind this purpose is that the field of psychology is one that is discussed by almost everyone today. Psychology, like most fields today, has its own jargon. Those students who will be taking more advanced course in psychology must understand the language, and those students who do not plan to study behavior formally will still find it helpful to know the language since it pervades all communication media. Understanding To gain some understanding of the current major theories and findings of psychology. Any body of knowledge not utilized by those who have access to it is wasted, and psychology has a reputation for being underutilized except by those who would misuse it.
Proper utilization requires understanding.
Many theories will be discussed because no one theory is able to explain all behavior fully. In order to evaluate a theory intelligently, you must first understand that theory in terms of both the kinds of behavior it can, and cannot, explain. I will be prepared to present information in a somewhat logical sequence, based at least generally, upon the order of presentation in the text. In some cases, I will be adding totally new material that is not related to anything in the text. In most cases, I will be adding totally new material that is related to something in the text.