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Introduction To Psychology –
psy103
(3 credits)
This course provides an overview of basic psychological principles that underlie human behavior and reactions to everyday life. Students are provided an opportunity to apply critical-thinking skills to psychological problems and issues. The basic tenets of psychology are presented from a historical perspective, with attention to research-based behavioral science.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Introduction to Psychology
- Describe the development of the discipline of psychology.
- Compare and contrast research methods used to examine psychological phenomena.
- Explain biological influences of the human brain on psychology.
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Awareness and Learning
- Identify processes related to sensing and perceiving information from the environment.
- Describe factors that influence states of human consciousness.
- Distinguish between different types of learning.
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Remembering, Feeling, and Thinking
- Describe influences on memory functions.
- Explain relationships among motivation, emotion, and behavior.
- Evaluate major theories of emotion.
- Summarize relationships among thinking, intelligence, and creativity.
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Development: Physical and Self
- Describe influences on physical and cognitive development.
- Explain theories of social, moral, and personality development.
- Compare and contrast personality theories.
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Psychological Health and the Social Context
- Explain the role of biological influences on physical and mental health.
- Evaluate the role of various therapies in treating maladaptive behavior or mental illness.
- Identify social influences on human thought, feelings, and behavior.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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