Topics include research methodology and experimental design, physiology of the brain, learning, intelligence, life span changes, social interactions, normality and abnormality, and psychotherapy. Jan 22 Research, Exp.
Tests are short answer, fill in the blank and essay.
Students who miss class are responsible for getting the notes and handouts from another student, and making up the material. Homework consists of assigned readings in the textbook, completion of study objectives, other short assignments, and two papers. Students will write two five-page papers. There are a number of options for the first paper, which will be discussed in class. Each paper will receive up to 10 points.