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General psychology is a difficult course because it
covers many of the wide range of topics which constitute
modern psychology. Unlike in later and more advanced
courses, students in this course must shift gears often as
topics change. The course begins with a look at the history
of psychology, the research methods psychologists use, and
the biological bases of psychology. The areas of
sensation and perception are examined next as are variations in
consciousness. Learning and memory are covered next.
Personality and psychopathology close out the
course. Understand that the list above by no means covers
all of psychology, much must be left out. Full
attendance is expected. Tests are a combination of objective items
(multiple choice, matching, and true or false). Make up
exams will be given only for good cause AND with
notification ahead of time. See below for test hints. |
| Week | Chapter | Topics | Lectures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21 | 1, 2 | What is Psychology, Psychology's Scientific Method, Searching the Web, First Day of Class, Psychology Topics Look at that graphic and you can see the wide variety of subtopics that make up modern psychology. |
Chapter 1 and 2 Lectures, NoxOut, |
| 8/23 | 1, 2 | What is Psychology, Psychology's Scientific Method | |
| 9/6 | 1, 2 | What is Psychology, Psychology's Scientific Method | Test 1: Chapters 1 and 2 |
| 9/13 | 3 | Biological Foundations of Behavior | |
| 9/20 | 3 | Biological Foundations of Behavior | Test 2: Chapter 3 |
| 9/27 | 4 | Sensation and Perception | Chapter 4 Lectures, |
| 10/4 | 4 | Sensation and Perception FALL BREAK | Test 3: Chapter 4 |
| 10/11 | 6 | Learning and Conditioning | |
| 10/18 | 6 | Learning and Conditioning (Midsemester grades) | |
| 10/25 | 7 | Memory (Last Date to Drop is 10/26) | |
| 11/1 | 12 | Memory | Chapter 7 Lectures, Test 4 |
| 11/8 | 15 | Personality | Chapter 12 Lectures |
| 11/15 | 15 | Psychological Disorders | |
| 11/22 | 16 | Psychological Disorders Thanksgiving | |
| 11/29 | 16 | Therapies | Chapter 16 Lectures |
| 12/6 | Final Exams | Test 5: Chapters 12, 15, and 16 | |
| Fall Commencement |
