Introduction to Psychology (PSY 203) is a one semester survey course that provides an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Specific topics covered in this course include history and research methods, biological basis of behavior, varieties of consciousness, cognition, human development, psychology of personality, motivational processes, social psychology, and psychopathology and its treatments.
How To Study for Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology gives Learners a basic foundation of knowledge about mental processes and behavior. Most Learners at Columbia State take this course to satisfy general education requirements. But, this course should be viewed as more than simply a requirement. A basic understanding of mental processes and behavior is an essential ingredient for success in all fields of practice, whether one chooses to go directly into professional psychology or whether one elects to pursue a career in nursing, allied health, education, criminal justice, business, or technology. We deal with people on a day-to-day basis and understanding key information about certain theories, principles, and concepts within psychology can aid anyone's journey through the intricate tapestry of human interaction.
Important Information for Learners Enrolled in My Course:
Required Textbook —
Companion Website
Hockenbury, D.H. & Hockenbury, S.E. (2007). Discovering psychology. (4th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN: 0716776545.
Hockenbury, D.H. & Hockenbury, S.E. (2011). Discovering psychology. (5th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN: 1429216506.
(New edition will be used for Summer Session 2010 and Fall Semester 2010)
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Course Syllabi for Spring 2010 - (All syllabi are password-protected and in .PDF format)
PSY 203 L02 (CRN: 10753) 9:30-10:50am MW
PSY 203 C03 (CRN: 10674) 2:00-3:20pm MW
Targeted Exam Study Guides for Spring 2010 - (Files in .PDF format)
EXAM 1 Study Guide for PSY 203_SPRING 2010
EXAM 2 Study Guide for PSY 203_SPRING 2010
EXAM 3 (The Final Exam) Study Guide for PSY 203_SPRING 2010
Authors' PowerPoint Slide Handouts - (Files in .PDF format)
READ FIRST: The Instructor believes that supplementary learning materials (e.g. Chapter Learning Objectives, PowerPoint slide handouts, Targeted Exam Study Guides, etc.) are important aids to assist the Learner in comprehending textbook content. However, the Learner must understand that these supplementary materials will NOT replace the required textbook, which will be the ultimate and primary source of information for exams, quizzes, and other class activities. If a Learners relies solely on supplementary learning material to study for this course, then they run the risk of not succeeding on exams, quizzes, and class activities due to incomplete knowledge of textbook content. Supplementary materials will NOT cover all of textbook content; therefore, it is imperative that Learners stay abreast of textbook content, critically reading and studying chapters and using supplementary materials to only aid in understanding.
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7
Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14
