What are we learning this week?

This week we will cover:

1) An Introduction to Psychology 

Think: What is Psychology the study of? What is your answer to the mind-body problem? Where is our place amongst the sciences? How can we understand and explain psychological phenomena?

2) History of Psychology

Think: What are our roots? Where have we come from such that we are now standing where we are? Who's the Father of Psychology? Which Psychologist is known as a shady shadster?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tips and Tricks!

When it comes to the History of Psychology you do not need to memorize specific dates. Instead make sure you know who the major figures in the history of psychology were and what views and accomplishments they were associated with! 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Course Learning Outcomes addressed:

Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology. (Critical Thinking)

Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.

Use terminology unique to the study of psychology. (Communication Skills)

Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation. (Social Responsibility)

Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.