PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology
This course is a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It will familiarize students with the scientific methods used in the field of psychology. It will also introduce various topics within the field, such as consciousness, motivation, learning, memory, cognition, development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatments, social psychology, and the biological bases of behavior. This course will help students understand diversity and how our diverse experiences impact the psychological development and experiences of individuals. There are no pre- or co-requisites for this course. This course carries SUNY General Education Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice credit.
Outcomes
- Evaluate scientific methods, psychological approaches and disciplines (e.g., biological, psychodynamic, humanistic),and their contribution to the field.
- Apply psychology principles from the various approaches and disciplines of psychology to develop critical thinking and interpersonal and social responsibility.
- Identify and describe historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, socioeconomic status, and gender.
- Anatomize the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
- Students will apply their knowledge of rights, access, and equity to future interactions in a way that benefits social justice action.