Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

PSYC 1101 General Psychology

Covers the main and sub areas of psychology: development, learning, motivation, tests and measures, biological foundations, and disorder identification and treatment.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall/spring day; summer online

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Demonstrate basic understanding of psychological theories.
  2. Analyze theories and perspectives on human behavior and mental processes.
  3. Understand research related to topics such as sensation, perception, memory, thinking, learning, intelligence, stress and health, and personality.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of research methodology.
  5. Evaluate psychological disorders and therapies.
  6. Analyze behavior from different theoretical viewpoints.
  7. Apply psychological concepts and principles to daily life.