PSYCH 111 Introduction to Psychology
January 10th – May 12th
3 Credits/Online
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Description:
An introduction to the core issues of the scientific study of the behavioral and mental process called psychology.
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Prerequisites:
None
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Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):
Provide an introduction to and overview of:
Week 1: |
Chapter 1 What is Psychology? |
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Chapter 2 The science of Psychology |
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Chapter 3 Neuroscience: The Brain and Behavior |
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Chapter 4 Child Development |
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Chapter 5 Adolescence & Adulthood |
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Chapter 6 Sensation & Perception |
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Chapter 7: Consciousness |
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Chapter 8: Learning |
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Chapter 9: Memory |
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Chapter 10: Cognitive Psychology |
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Chapter 11: Intelligence |
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Chapter 12: Motivation and Emotion |
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Chapter 13: Personality and its Assessment |
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Chapter 14: Social Psychology |
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Chapter 15: Stress and Health Psychology |
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Chapter 16: Psychological Disorders |
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Chapter 17: Therapy |
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Chapter 18: Psychology in Action |
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Homework (Workload):
Weekly application assignments |
Exams:
Exams will be timed (60 minutes for unit tests and 120 minutes for the final).
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Textbook and additional course materials:
Title : Psychology
Author : Lefton & Brannon
Edition : 9th
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
ISBN : 0205478247
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To purchase textbooks, please contact the WSC bookstore at 1-888-863-9455, ext 4260 or email one of the following:
Kay Anderson: Kayleen.Anderson@wsc.nodak.edu
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Instructor Information:
Coordinator/Instructor : Peggy Heth
Email: phccc@nemontel.com
Instructor credentials: B.A. Psychology, Addiction Studies, Minot State University; M.S. Psychology, Walden University; Licensed Addiction Counselor, II
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