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Master Course Outline
PSYC& 100
General Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to psychology utilizing lectures and group exercises. Deals with the
psychology of behavior, development, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, perception,
memory, and both normal and abnormal personalities. Provides an overview of modern psychology in
terms of biological, social and intrapsychic factors. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution
area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.
Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Placement in ENGL& 101
Recommended Preparation: None
Co-requisites: None
Learning Outcomes:
A. Develop a positive attitude about psychology. (Critical thinking, disciplinary learning)
B. Define psychology and be aware of the diversity in psychologists. (Disciplinary learning)
C. Be able to use and define basic psychological terminology. (Disciplinary learning)
D. Understand how psychology has evolved and changed. (Disciplinary learning, critical thinking,
social and personal responsibility)
E. Integrate the biological, social, and psychological factors in behavior. (Critical thinking,
information use, disciplinary learning, information use)
F. Describe major commonalities among humans and discuss their importance. (Disciplinary
learning, critical thinking)
G. Understand how theories of personality and psychological disorders affect mental health issues.
(Disciplinary learning, critical thinking, literacy, information use)
H. Understand and provide examples of individual differences in human behavior. (Disciplinary
learning, critical thinking, literacy, information use)
I. Understand how psychological evidence presented in this course has been acquired through the
use of scientific method. (Critical thinking, disciplinary learning, information use)
J. Be able to think rationally and critically about behavior in order to develop informed opinions.
(Critical thinking, disciplinary learning, literacy)
K. Apply psychological knowledge to improve study skills. (Disciplinary learning, critical thinking)
L. Demonstrate the ability to use resources to locate and obtain relevant psychological materials.
(Information use)
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Course Resources/Textbooks/Website: Textbook - Myers, D. (2010). Psychology, 9th Edition in Modules.
Worth Publishing. New York.
Academic Integrity: All forms of cheating, falsification, and plagiarism are against the rules of this course
and of Grays Harbor College. Students who are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty are
responsible for asking the instructor for clarification. Instances of intentional academic dishonesty will
be dealt with severely.
Disabilities: Students who have documented disabilities that require accommodations in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Disability Support Services coordinator as
well as the instructor of the course in order to ensure that together we create an optimal environment
for educational achievement.
W Day, the final day to officially withdraw from a course, is the Thursday of the seventh week (Thursday
of the fourth week for summer quarter). Students who do not withdraw by that date will receive the
grades they have earned, regardless of whether they are attending the course or completing the work.
Students who are considering withdrawal are strongly advised to consult with the instructor, advisor and
financial aid prior to withdrawing. The only withdrawals allowed after W Day are complete withdrawals
from all courses.
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