Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0017
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 20 weeks (45 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to demonstrate an understanding of human psychology and behavior, including common mental health disorders. Students will connect this knowledge with current treatment methodologies and with the work of notable psychologists in fields ranging from developmental psychology to social psychology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • differentiate sensation and perception
  • categorize the states of consciousness
  • differentiate between operant and classical conditioning and examine famous experiments that contributed to understanding of conditioning
  • summarize how memory is stored and categorized
  • interpret the contributions of developmental psychologists, including Piaget and Kohlberg
  • analyze Freud’s theories of psychosexual development and defense mechanisms
  • evaluate concepts of social psychology, including stereotypes and attraction
  • diagram and explain different types of psychological disorders, including anxiety and mood disorders
  • outline the basics of statistics, tests, and measurement used in psychology
  • describe the elements of the study and history of psychology, including how the scientific method applies to psychology

General Topics:

  • History & fundamental theories of psychology
  • Biological bases of behavior for psychology
  • Importance of sensation and perception
  • States of consciousness in psychology
  • Introduction to learning in psychology
  • Cognition theories & processes
  • Motivation & emotion theories in psychology
  • Developmental psychology theories & stages
  • Overview of personality in psychology
  • Social psychology concepts & theories
  • Types of psychological disorders
  • Types of psychological treatments
  • Trends in the study of psychology
  • Statistics & research for psychology
  • Studying for psychology 101
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials