This course is a survey of several areas in the field of psychology. Topics covered during the semester may include schools of thought or theories of psychology, basic research methodology, biological bases of thought and behavior, learning, memory, altered states of consciousness, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, and human sexual behavior, testing and measurement, stress and adjustment,abnormal behavior, and possibly treatment of mental disorders.
Psychology is a fascinating field.
We will be discovering how the principles of psychology directly effect our everyday lives. You might even find ways of making your life more meaningful and productive through the application of psychological principles. The reality is that Introduction to Psychology is a fairly demanding course in terms of time and effort on your behalf. It covers a broad and diverse range of topics. This is mentioned to help you realize the importance of careful, regular, daily preparation .