Introduction to Psychology (110-0-20)
Instructors
Wendi Gardner
847/491-4972
Swift Hall 203
Meeting Info
Fisk Hall 217: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
The purpose of this course is to present an overview of the field of psychology. The topics we will cover include research methods, the biology of behavior and emotion, perception, memory, thinking and problem solving, emotion, social influences on behavior, personality, and psychological disorders. A combination of class lectures, readings, and laboratory experiences will convey a sense of the foundational questions and methods of the science of psychology. Ultimately, the goal of this course is to impart an initial understanding of some fundamentals of human nature and behavior, as well as instill knowledge of the science of psychology. To this end, several hours of a laboratory experience are required across the quarter to allow you to have firsthand experience of the way research is conducted in psychology. Alternatively, a paper (requiring roughly the same number of hours outside of class) reviewing primary research articles in psychology may be substituted for the laboratory experience. If you are under the age of 18, you must use the paper requirement to satisfy your laboratory credit.
Learning Objectives
Understand key concepts, principles, and theories in psychological science; Develop a working knowledge of psychology's major subfields; Interpret behavioral phenomena at an appropriate level of complexity; recognizing interactions among psychological, biological, social, and cultural variables; Apply psychological content to solve practical problems
Class Materials (Required)
Phelps, Berkman, Gazzaniga, M. (2022). Psychological Science, 7th edition. W.W. Norton, Publisher. ISBN: 978-0-393-88493-7.
We have made arrangements with the publisher for ebook access at a reduced price ($50). This price includes access to InQuizitive, an online quizzing platform that is required for the course. You will receive a link to purchase the book and Inquizitive at the reduced price on your syllabus
Class Attributes
Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
All Courses in Sequence Required for Distro Credit
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area