PSY1021 – General Psychology
1. Course Number: PSY 1021 Credits: 3 Contact hours: 45
2. Course Title: General Psychology
3. Pre-requisites: None
4. Course Description:
Introduction to the scientific study of motivation, perception, meaning, learning, emotions, feeling and the psychological basis of behaviors. Examination of Freudian and post – Freudian theories of personality.
5. Learning Outcomes
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES | ASSESSMENTS |
| Describe the major perspectives and research methods in contemporary psychology. | Quiz, Exams |
| Describe physiological and psychological development. Discuss current findings in the areas of learning, memory and thinking | Quiz, Exams |
| Discuss the concepts of motivation and emotions and current research | Quiz, Exams |
| Describe the theory behind mental and personality measurement, and the influence of developmental factors on both areas. | Quiz, Exams |
| Identify different types of causal factors leading to abnormal behavior, and understand the basics of the current classification system for psychological disorders | Quiz, Exams |
6. Basic Texts:
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Authors: Atkinson, R.L, Atkinson, R.C., Fredrickson, Barbara
Publisher: HBJ College & School Division, 2002
ISBN: 0155050699
7. Additional Reading and Supplemental Texts:
As assigned by instructor.
8. Course Outline:
Topics Covered – Academic Hours
Introduction and Overview 1.5
Biological and Developmental Process
• Biological Basis of Behavior 1.5
• Cerebral Cortex and the Nervous System 1.5
• Psychological Development 1.5
Perception and Consciousness
• Sensory Precesses and Perception 1.5
• Role of Learning in Perception 1.5
• Stages of Consciousness 1.5
• Sleep and Dreams 1.5
Learning, Remembering, and Thinking
• Associative Learning Theory 1.5
• Cognitive Learning Theory 1.5
• Long and Short-Term Memory 1.5
• Language and Thought 1.5
Midterm Examination 1.5
Motivation and Emotion
• Development of Motivational Concepts 1.5
• Hunger, Obesity, Thirst, Sex 1.5
• Motivational Factors in Agression 1.5
• Emotional Expression 1.5
Mental Abilities, Personality and Measurement
• Aptitudes and Achievements 1.5
• Theories and Intelligence 1.5
• Genetics and Environment on Intelligence 1.5
• Extremes in Intelligence 1.5
• Personality Theory 1.5
• Testing and Measurement 1.5
Conflict, Stress and Abnormal Psychology
• Frustration, Anxiety and Stress 1.5
• Defense Mechanisms 1.5
• Normality and Abnormality 1.5
• Neurosis, Psychosis and Personality Disorders 1.5
Applied Psychology in Society
• Counseling Theory and Practice 1.5
• Role of Psychology in Mental Health 1.5
Final Examination 1.5
