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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.
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Psychological Disorders
Identify the major classifications of psychological disorders.
Describe perspectives on normal versus abnormal behavior.
- Explain treatment approaches for psychological disorders.
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Psychological Health
Describe the physical, emotional, and cognitive effects of stress.
- Describe how people cope with stress.
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Lifespan Development
Explain ways personality can be assessed.
Compare theories of personality development.
Outline physical, social, and cognitive development childhood to late adulthood.
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Thinking and Intelligence
- Summarize theories of intelligence.
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Motivation and Emotion
Explore the connection between psychological needs and motivation.
Classify the range of emotions and related theories.
Compare different approaches to motivation.
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Learning and Memory
Describe sensory, short-term, and long-term memory in relationship to each other.
Interpret a learning experience through the lens of observational learning.
Compare classical and operant conditioning.
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The Brain and Mind
- Identify major structures and functions of the brain.
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A Brief History of Psychology
Identify major ethical issues in the field of psychology research.
Identify research methods used by psychologists.
Describe the major perspectives in the field of psychology.
- 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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