PSYC1020 — General Psychology
PSYC 1020 - General Psychology PSYC 1020 - General Psychology Hours/Week: Lecture 4 Course Description: Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. This course is a survey of the fundamental principles, research findings, and theories in psychology. This course does not train students in the practice or application of psychology, but introduces the core ideas and findings in the scientific study of behavior and the mind. Psychology is a very broad discipline that includes many topics including brain anatomy and function, learning, human development, intelligence, perception, memory, emotions, motivation, personality, social psychology, sleep and dreaming, and psychological disorders and their treatments. MnTC Goals Goal 5 apply the basic principles of psychological research. differentiate parts of the brain and their relation to behavioral and mental functions. apply principles of cognition, including theories of learning, memory, or intelligence. compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches in the field of psychology. describe the symptoms and treatment of several psychological disorders. apply critical thinking skills (e.g., evaluate information quality, distinguish between causation and correlation, adopt multiple perspectives for a given problem). explain how cultural diversity is integral to the field of psychology. use the framework of psychological science (for example, correctly use terminology and concepts or engage in scientific problem-solv
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052
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