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. (2011). Discovering psychology. (5th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.
The ISBN for the textbook only is 1429216506.The ISBN for the textbook/study guide package (which is offered at the Columbia State bookstore) is 9781429217491. NOTE: The textbook/study guide package at the Columbia State bookstore cannot be sold separately. The study guide is FREE, however.
Important Notice Concerning the Columbia State Bookstore: It is the absolute responsibility of the Learner to obtain a copy of the required textbook BEFORE the first day of class. The Instructor WILL NOT be held responsible for bookstore “sold outs”, back orders, shipment delays, or issues with a Learner’s financial aid. If a Learner does not have their required textbook by the first day of class, then it is the sole and absolute responsibility of said Learner to obtain a copy of the required textbook ASAP. The Instructor will not lend out his textbook to a Learner, nor will the Instructor be responsible for directing the Learner to alternative routes toward the required textbook. Class will proceed as tentatively scheduled and all Learners will be responsible for textbook content including readings and related assignments to include exams and quizzes.
Course Syllabi for Fall Semester 2010 - (All syllabi are password-protected and in .PDF format)
PSY 203 C01_CRN: 80669_MW_8:00am-9:20am
PSY 203 L01_CRN: 80683_MW_12:30pm-1:50pm
PSY 203 L02_CRN: 80684_TR_9:30am-10:50am
PSY 203 L03_CRN: 80686_R_6:00pm-9:00pm
Targeted Exam Study Guides - (Files in .PDF format)
Targeted EXAM 1 Study Guide_Fall Semester 2010
Targeted EXAM 2 Study Guide_Fall Semester 2010
Targeted EXAM 3 (The Final Exam) Study Guide_Fall Semester 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
