PSY 161 - Introduction To Psychology (3 credit hours)

Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
This course will introduce students to the scientific study of thought, behavior, and emotion in humans and animals. Emphasis will be placed on (but not limited to) the study of personality, learning, memory, intelligence, gender and sexuality, social interaction, group processes, motivation, emotion and sociocultural factors in both a current and historical perspective. Basic concepts and principles of psychology will be examined with a comprehensive focus on research methodology and the biological basis of behavior.
GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Social Science
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