General Psychology

General psychology is a difficult course because it covers many of the wide range of topics which constitute modern psychology. Unlike in later and more advanced courses, students in this course must shift gears often as topics change. The course begins with a look at the history of psychology, the research methods psychologists use, and the biological bases of psychology. Then the areas of sensation and perception are examined as are variations in consciousness. Learning and memory are covered next. Personality, psychopathology, and therapy close out the course. Understand that the list above by no means covers all of psychology, much must be left out. Thus, full attendance is expected. Tests will be given during the week indicated below. I will give you a week's notice of the exact date. Tests are a combination of objective items (multiple choice, matching, and true or false). Make up exams will be given only for good cause AND with notification ahead of time.

Week of:

Chapters:

Topics:

Lectures:

May 25

What is Psychology? / Searching the Web/First Day of Class Chapter 1 Outline

• Chapter 1 Lectures
  • TEST 1/Hints

June 1

Biology and Psychology Chapter 2 Outline

• Chapter 2 Lectures
  • TEST 2/Hints

June 8

Sensation and Perception Chapter 4 Outline

• Chapter 4 Lectures
  • TEST 3/Hints

June 15

Learning, Memory (Drop Date is June 20) Chapter 6 Outline, Chapter 7 Outline

• Chapter 6 Lectures
• Chapter 7 Lecture
  • TEST 4/Hints

June 22

Personality: Theory and Measurement, Psychological Disorders, Methods of Therapy Chapter 11 Outline, Chapter 12 Outline, Chapter 13 Outline

• Chapter 11 Lectures
• Chapter 12 Lectures
• Chapter 13 Lectures
  • TEST 5/Hints