Psychology 101 Syllabus

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Text:
Exploring Psychology by David G. Myers, Worth Publishers, 7th edition.
This is just an outline of the course topics. For more details regarding assignments and readings, registered students should view the interactive syllabus (timeline) in WebStudy®. This is an online course. The content of this course is in the textbook and is supplemented by materials in the WebStudy® online course management materials.
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Remark: This is just an outline. Actual exam dates/ weeks are subject to change. Refer to WebStudy Timeline for actual exam dates.
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Week |
Topic | Reading Assignment |
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1 |
Introduction to Psychology |
Online Orientation |
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2 |
Psychology: A Science | Chapter 1 |
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Biological Foundations of Behavior |
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3 |
The Nervous System | Chapter 2 |
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4 |
Heredity vs. Environment The Developing Person |
Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Exam #1 |
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5 |
Sensation and Perception | Chapter 5. |
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6 |
States of Consciousness. | Chapter 6 |
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Cognitive Processes |
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7 |
Learning Memory |
Chapter 7 plus pp104-109 Chapter 8 |
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8 |
Cognition & Intelligence | Chapter 9 Exam #2 |
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Motivation, Emotion, Stress |
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9 |
Motivation and Emotion | Chapter 10. |
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10 |
Stress | Chapter 11 |
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Personality and Abnormality |
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11 |
Personality | Chapter 12 Exam #3 |
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12 |
Abnormal Psychology | Chapter 13. |
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13 |
Therapy | Chapter 14 |
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14 |
Social Interaction | Chapter 15 |
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15 |
Final Exam Week | Exam #4 |
There are four exams, equally spaced throughout the course. See detailed timeline in WebStudy for specific dates and assignments in any given semester.