Principles of and Introduction to Psychological Science
PSY 200
REQUIRED ONLINE PORTAL AND TEXTS
Schacter, et.al. (2018). Introducing Psychology 4e. (Launchpad Portal) New York: Worth Publishers
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Psychology surveys the field and the scientific methods of psychology and studies the dynamic factors influencing human behavior. The course will provide an overview of the basic foundation of psychology, psychological principles and the various psychological fields. It is a broad course pursuing every important area within the field.
The first phase of this two semester course will focus on history, physiological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes,development across the life span, motivation, emotion, human sexuality, careers in psychology, methodology and statistics. The second phase of the course will focus on learning and memory, language, thinking, intelligence, personality theories, altered states of consciousness, abnormal psychology and methods of therapy, social psychology and careers in psychology. PSY 200 Students will cover all areas.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To provide the student with a basic understanding of psychological concepts and principles and the major sub field
in psychology.
To gain an understanding of psychology as a science, and to appreciate the complexity, interdisciplinary focus and
comprehensiveness of psychology.
To become familiar with some of the great contributors to psychology and the theories they developed.
To gain an understanding of the physiological, biological and neurological underpinnings of behavior
(including, sensation, perception, development, motivation and emotion) and the linkages to cognition
(learning,memory, emotion, motivation, intelligence, personality) and psycho-pathology, personality formation and
social behavior.
To gain an understanding and knowledge of the role of psychology in everyday life and its practica usefulness in
one’ s personal and professional life and how to apply or use psychological concepts.
To understand the professional and career potential of a major and advanced study in psychology.
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PowerPoint: Getting Started with Launchpad
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Video: Make Things Memorable: How to Study and Learn More
Effectively by David G. Myers
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Psychology 200-Principles of Psychology
Course Syllabus, Class Schedule and Weekly Agenda-PSY
Discovering Psychology Video Assignments
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Requirements for Honors Students
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First Day Handouts-PSY 200
PSY 200
Who Am I? --First Day Activity-Psy 200
Introductions in Groups
Group Information Sheet-Psy 200
College Resources Information Sheet
Student Performance Record-Spring Semester (PDF)
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Student Performance Record
Student Performance Record
Fall Semester (PDF)
Student Performance Record
Spring Semester (PDF)
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Second Class Assignments for PSY 200
Assignment-Concept Model: What is Psychology?--Psychology 200
Worksheet: APA and APS (PDF)
(Worksheet: American Psychological Association and Association for Psychological Science)
Diagram of Assignments-Psychology 200
Projected Assignment Form for Semester
(To Be Completed by all Students, Psy 200)
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Opening Class Summary and One-Minute Motivator
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Guidelines and Rubrics for Projects
Guidelines-Portfolio Development - Student Packet (PDF)
Guidelines-Poster Presentations (PDF)
Guidelines-Reflective Journal - Student Packet (PDF)
Guidelines - Service Learning - Student Packet (PDF)
Making the Grade in Group Presentations (PDF)
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