PSYC 101: General Psychology

11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 03/16/2026

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Course Description

This course introduces the field of psychology. Topics include the nervous system, research methods, perception, development, social behavior, learning and memory, and clinical psychology.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

This course is a survey of the many different areas covered within the field of psychology. It introduces the student to the way psychology affects him or her as a person, as well as its ability to help the student understand, predict, and control behavior for the betterment of people. It is offered as a general education course in light of its impact on our society through the research that is being conducted and the theories that are presented.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Research in Action Video Assignment

This assignment will expose the student to various forms of data collection in psychological research. The student will record a short reflective video using 1 of the 2 assignment options. The video should be 2–3 minutes and answer the provided questions (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: SSI 1, 3).  

Stop, Observe, and Reflect Assignments (2)

The student is required to write 2 short reflective essays using the provided prompts. Each essay must be at least 400 words, be in current APA format, and cite the course text (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: SSI 1, 2, 3).

Course Reflection Video Assignment

The student is required to record a short reflective video using the provided prompts. The video should be 3–5 minutes, describing how his/her views on psychology have developed over the semester (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: SSI 1, 2, 3).

Quiz: Research Overview

This quiz will assess the student’s understanding of basic concepts related to research, theories, and worldview. The student will have 30 minutes to answer 10 questions (true/false or multiple choice). The student may consult the Research Overview Presentation at any time during the quiz. (CLO: C; FSLO: SSI 1, 3)

Each exam will cover the assigned readings for the Module: Week in which it is assigned, and the previous module.  Exams are open-book/open-notes, contain 75 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 150-minute time limit (CLO: A, B, D; FSLO: SSI 1, 2, 3).

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