Essentials Of Psychology –

psy211

(3 credits)

This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

A Brief History of Psychology
- Describe the major perspectives in the field of psychology.
- Identify research methods used by psychologists.
- Identify major ethical issues in the field of psychology research.
Sensation, Perception, and Learning
- Identify processes related to sensing and perceiving information from the environment.
- Compare classical and operant conditioning.
- Summarize cognitive approaches to learning.
Memory, Motivation, and Emotion
- Describe sensory, short-term, and long-term memory in relationship to each other.
- Compare different approaches to motivation.
- Summarize the varieties of human needs.
- Classify the range of emotions and related theories.
Lifespan Development
- Outline the milestones of physical, social, and cognitive development during childhood.
- Summarize the major transitions that characterize adolescence.
- Explain social development in adulthood.
- Identify the cognitive changes that occur in late adulthood.
Personality and Intelligence
- Compare approaches to personality.
- Explain ways personality can be assessed.
- Explore definitions of intelligence and approaches to assessing intelligence.

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Essentials Of Psychology –

psy211

A Brief History of Psychology

Sensation, Perception, and Learning

Memory, Motivation, and Emotion

Lifespan Development

Personality and Intelligence

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