Psychology Course Overview

Taught by: Becky Gessert & Steven Welckle

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Psychology

This course covers concepts essential for building a fundamental understanding of psychology as a social science. We study biology and its influence on behavior, lifespan development, the environment and its influence on society, personality development, learning and intelligence, and abnormal behavior and treatments thereof. The willingness to develop patience and tolerance for people as well as a better understanding of yourself become fundamental components of the course. If you want a general introduction to psychology and also enjoy debating controversial issues pertaining to the social sciences, this course may interest you.

Text: Rathus, Spencer A. Psychology: Principles in Practice. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1998.

Prerequisite: 11th or 12th grade standing.