PSYC1200 - General Psychology

Competencies

1. Describe the history of psychology and how psychology is distinct from related disciplines such as sociology and philosophy.
2. Adopt the framework of psychological science (correctly use terminology and concepts, engage in scientific problem-solving).
3. Compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches to psychology.
4. Explore the biological basis for behavior.
5. Contrast how abnormal behavior might be explained and treated by different schools of psychology.
6. Analyze the ethical nature of psychological experimentation on animals and people.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of legal rights of individuals with mental health disorders.
8. Describe scientific research methods used in psychology.
9. Apply course concepts to one's own daily life.
10. Utilize critical thinking skills (e.g., evaluate information quality, distinguish between causation and correlation, and adopt multiple perspectives for a given problem).
11. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for aspects of human diversity as it applies to psychology.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of key topics in psychology.