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This is an introductory-level course. As such, students are not expected to have any prior knowledge of psychology just inquiring minds, the ability to read and comprehend the text, and the ability to write a freshman-level term paper. Topics include the major perspectives, theories, and research findings in psychology. At the end of this course, the student will be able to recall and describe general research findings on how biological factors, evolved psychological mechanisms, cognition, personality, learning histories, situations, and culture influence behavior, thought, and emotion. At the end of this course, the student will be able to understand and write about one topic in psychology in some depth.