General Psychology

Introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods of modern psychology. Consideration of the scientific basis of psychology and of the significant problems in the areas of learning, motivation, emotion, individual differences, physiological bases of behavior, perception, developmental processes, personality, and social behavior.NOTE:There is a research requirement for this course that students can fulfill either by writing about their participation as a subject in approved studies or by writing their reactions to approved articles or colloquia.NOTE: All of the following PSY courses carry PSY 166 as a prerequisite. Additional prerequisites are indicated where appropriate.