This course is designed to introduce the student to general principles of psychology. Topics include a general overview of the history of psychology, psychological subspecialties, and common perspectives in psychology (psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, bio-psychological, sociocultural, and cognitive). The student will be taught the structure and function of the brain, nervous system, and senses. Concepts of learning, memory, cognition (including thinking & language), motivation, emotion, and personality will also be presented. The course will conclude with psychological development from infancy to late adulthood, social psychology, and cultural diversity. PAGE |20
- Subject
- PSY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- CREDITS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- cpi.edu