May not be taken by students who have previously taken PSY P101. Intensive introduction to psychology, combining lectures, discussions, and laboratory demonstrations. May not be taken by students who have had PSY P103 or PSY P101-PSY P102. Current theory and applications of psychology covering personality, social, learning, cognition, and clinical topics. Applications of psychology to real-world problems and issues.
Specific topics vary across semesters.
Design and execution of simple experiments, treatment of results, search of the literature, and preparation of experimental reports. Students who have had PSY P111 will not receive credit for PSY P211. A survey course which integrates the basic concepts of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from the prenatal period to death. Throughout the life span, theories, research, and critical issues in developmental psychology are explored with consideration of practical implications. Credit not given for both P216 and P316.