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Foundations Of Psychology –
psy201
(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 9
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Psychological Health and Wellness
Describe how people cope with stress.
Compare the concepts of like and love.
Determine ways to reduce discrimination.
Explain social cognition.
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A Brief History of Psychology
Describe the subfields of psychology.
Identify major ethical issues in the field of psychology research.
Identify research methods used by psychologists.
Explain the five major perspectives in the field of psychology.
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Psychological Disorders
Explain treatment approaches for psychological disorders.
Identify the major classifications of psychological disorders.
Describe perspectives on normal vs. abnormal behavior.
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Personality and Intelligence
Summarize the theories of intelligence.
Explain behavioral assessments.
Compare approaches to personality.
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Lifespan Development: Adulthood
Identify the cognitive changes that occur in late adulthood.
Explain social development in adulthood.
Summarize the major transitions that characterize adolescence.
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Lifespan Development: Infancy and Childhood
Outline the milestones of physical, social, and cognitive development during childhood.
Contrast the influence of nature vs. nurture.
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Motivation and Emotion
Classify the range of emotions.
Summarize the varieties of human needs.
Compare different approaches to motivation.
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Learning and Memory
Explain the three-system approach to memory.
Summarize cognitive approaches to learning.
Compare classical and operant conditioning.
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The Brain and Mind
Recognize behaviors associated with states of consciousness.
Describe sensation and perception.
Identify the structure and functions of the brain.
- 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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