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Introduction to Psychology surveys the scientific study of psychology, introducing students to topics such as perception, consciousness, development, cognition, emotion, motivation, psychopathology, decision-making, and social behavior. Psychology studies both human and animal behavior by employing observational and experimental studies. This is a practical course that explores how people perceive, learn about, remember the world around them, and how they interact with others.
Students will develop basic understanding in the following areas:
- Psychological research methods.
- Biological bases of behavior.
- Life span development.
- Principals of conditioning, learning, and memory.
- Sensation and perception.
- Motivation, stress, and coping.
- Foundations of psychological theories.
- Impact of cultural/environmental factors and genetic factors on development.
- Common psychological disorders and treatment.
- How groups and other people affect behavior.
- Written project(s)
- Tests and quizzes
- Class participation and discussion
- Presentations and group activities
"I learned about psychology and how the brain works, or what makes certain people think the way they do. We didn't have much homework, and it was a good overall experience. A key challenge that I faced was having presentations as summatives. I never really had presentational summatives before, and I was really nervous the first time I did it. So, the following presentational summative, I had my lines and possible questions the audience might ask in little notes. I learned about Andrea Yates - how she thought, why she did what she did, etc I learned about certain fetishes and why they occur Mental health was a big part of what we learned, and how it can help us a students, athletes, musicians, etc."
"Intro to Psychology was such a fun course. This class is a place to learn things you find interesting relating to psychology, while also learning important strategies that can be used anywhere, for example, learning about memory and how to use it to study, as well as relationships and their impacts on them. The course load is quite low, though still challenging compared to other classes, and is a great intro to the AP class. It teaches you fundamental knowledge you need for the AP class, like teaching how to make a good and proper mind map, as well as making an engaging presentation. This course doesn't just help you with AP psych but also your other classes, helping you get into healthy habits and use new strategies."