General Course Outline (subject to change):
First Semester
I.
s, Approaches and History
Myers: Prologue & Chapter 1
Hunt: “The Conjecturers” Handout
A.
B.
C.
D.
of Psychology
of Psychologists
ches
Method
History
Types
Approa
Method
s of Study
E.
Ethics
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**After the Prologue & Chapter 1, tests will be cumulative. You will be expected to
continually review previously covered material and will be held responsible for that
information on each subsequent test.**
II.
al Bases of Behavior
Myers: Chapters 2 & 3
Andreasen: Brave New Brain Handout
A.
B.
C.
D.
natomy
Structure
nal Organization of the Nervous System
ne System
E.
s
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III.
Biologic
Neuroa
Brain
Functio
Endocri
Genetic
Sensati
on and Perception
Myers: Chapters 5 & 6
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
olds
ual interpretation
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Thresh
Vision
Hearing
Smell
Touch
Taste
Percept
IV.
States
of Consciousness
Myers: Chapter 7
A.
B.
C.
usness
Dreaming
is
D.
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Conscio
Sleep &
Hypnos
Drugs
V.
Learnin
g
Myers: Chapters 8 & 9
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
al Conditioning
t Conditioning & Reinforcement
ve Processes
al Factors
Classic
Operan
Cogniti
Biologic
Social
Learning
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VI.
y & Cognition
Myers: Chapter 10
A.
B.
C.
D.
y
ge
g
m Solving & Creativity
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VII.
VIII.
cs
Benjamin: Appendix A Handout
Quiz
ion & Emotion
Myers: Chapters 12 & 13
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Memor
Memor
Langua
Thinkin
Proble
Statisti
Motivat
Biologic
al Bases
s of Motivation
, Thirst, Sex & Pain
Motives
s of Emotion
F.
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Theorie
Hunger
Social
Theorie
Stress
IX.
Person
ality
Myers: Chapter 15
A.
B.
C.
D.
s & Approaches
ment Techniques
concept & Self-esteem
& Adjustment
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Theorie
Assess
SelfGrowth
Second Semester
X.
& Intelligence
Myers: Chapter 11
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
rdization & Norms
ty & Validity
of Tests
ence
Testing
Standa
Reliabili
Types
Intellig
Heredit
y & Environment
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XI.
pmental Psychology
Myers: Chapter 4
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
span Approach
ch Methods
y vs. Environment
s
ions (physical, cognitive, social, moral)
F.
Roles/Sex Differences
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XII.
Develo
LifeResear
Heredit
Theorie
Dimens
Sex
Social
Psychology
Myers: Chapter 18
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Dynamics
ion Processes
mity, Compliance, Obedience
es & Attitude Change
ational Behavior
sion & Anti-social Behavior
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Group
Attribut
Confor
Attitud
Organiz
Aggres
XIII.
Abnor
mal Psychology
Myers: Chapter 16
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
s
Disorders
form Disorders
Disorders
ative Disorders
hrenic Disorders
G.
ality Disorders
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XIV.
ent of Psychological Disorders
Myers: Chapter 17
A.
B.
C.
Theorie
Anxiety
Somato
Mood
Dissoci
Schizop
Person
Treatm
Treatm
ent Approaches
of Therapy
nity & Preventative Approaches
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Modes
Commu