2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology

Introduction to scientific study of behavior emphasizing motivation, emotion, perception, learning, thinking, personality, individual differences. Fulfills: GE 3; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the major subfields of psychology and how each attempts to understand people.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories, studies, and findings within each psychology subfields.
  3. Explain the role of the scientific method in psychological research.
  4. Evaluate misconceptions or erroneous behavioral claims based on evidence from psychological research.
  5. Apply psychological knowledge to develop compassionate understanding of self and others.



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