PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

3 Credit(s)

Examination of behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, humanistic and biological viewpoints in psychology. Includes learning principles and applications, perception, motivation, emotions, stress, psychobiology, personality, abnormal behavior and approaches to therapy.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Online, Service Learning
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR PSYC 100 - General Psychology Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will describe the goals of psychology as a field and evaluate major philosophical issues while comparing different psychological perspectives (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, personality, and mental/physical health).
CLO 2) Students will identify the characteristics and classification of psychologists across various professional contexts and career paths within the discipline.
CLO 3) Students will evaluate psychological theories and scientific research by applying principles of assessment, interpretation, and analysis to determine the validity and reliability of research findings.
CLO 4) Students will apply general principles of psychological research by analyzing research designs and methods, including their respective strengths and weaknesses, and synthesizing approaches to measuring, analyzing, and interpreting results for publication.
CLO 5) Students will integrate understanding of diversity and multicultural factors in studying human behavior and mental processes while applying key ethical standards and APA guidelines for conducting psychological research.
CLO 6) Students will demonstrate and identify psychological concepts and theories to help analyze interpersonal interactions and evaluate the impact or potential impact of one’s behaviors on others in various social contexts.