Psychology 101 Syllabus
Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Sonia Ochroch
E-mail:sochroch@ccp.cc.pa.us
Text: Exploring Psychology by David G. Myers, Worth Publishers, 5th Edition.
This is just an outline of the course topics. For more details regarding assignments and
readings, registered students should view the interactive syllabus in WebStudy.
Topic
Reading
Assignment
1
Introduction to Psychology
Psychology: A Science
Chapter 1
2
3
4
5
Biological Foundations of Behavior
The Nervous System
Heredity vs. Environment
Sensation and Perception
States of Consciousness EXAM #1
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
7
Cognitive Processes
Learning
Memory
Cognition & Intelligence
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
8
9
Motivation, Emotion, Stress
Motivation and Emotion EXAM #2
Stress
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
10
11
12
Personality and Abnormality
Personality
Abnormal Psychology EXAM #3
Therapy
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
13
Social Psychology
Social Interaction
Chapter 15
14
EXAM #4
Week
6
2
3
5
6