Psychology attempts to explain how and why human beings think, feel, and behave as they do.
Considering the vast range of human thought and behavior, psychology is, by definition, a broad discipline consisting of various subdisciplines. This course is designed to provide an introduction to selected subdisciplines within the field of psychology. The course introduces theories that attempt to explain particular aspects of human thought and behavior, and methods of inquiry used to research the different types of questions that psychologists address. Assignments and class activities are designed to encourage active learning and critical thinking about topics in psychology. It is recommended that you do the reading from each chapter before it is presented in class.