Introduction to Psychology Course Overview

Introduction to Psychology

• Psychology is a scientific discipline that studies mental states, processes, and behavior in humans and animals
• Psychology is considered a science because of its reliance on empiricism
• Empiricism uses observation and experimentation to understand the world
• Psychology's history is long, but it has only been an independent discipline for 138 years
• In the beginning, psychology was part of philosophy
• Psychology eventually moved away from philosophy to become its own discipline

Course Overview

• The course will cover several topics within psychology
• These topics include the introduction to psychology, concepts in psychology, intelligence, personality, psychoanalytic perspectives, defense mechanisms, behaviorism, changing behavior, humanism, and mental health

Important Course Policies

• Attendance is mandatory and will be taken in every class
• Late assignments will not be accepted
• Students are expected to attend on time
• Students must turn off microphones when not speaking
• Students may ask questions at the end of the lecture
• Students should bring all assignments on time and meet all deadlines

Assessment Methods

• The final exam will be held at the end of the term and is worth 70% of the overall grade
• The mid-term exam will be held in week 7 and is worth 20% of the overall grade
• Research and assignments will be due in weeks 10 and 11 and are worth 5% of the overall grade
• In-class participation is encouraged and will be counted towards the final grade and is worth 5% of the overall grade

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Course Curriculum

• The course will explore the origin and development of psychology
• Psychology is rooted in philosophy and moved to become its own scientific discipline
• The course will cover the definition of psychology
• The course will discuss the role of empiricism in the development of psychology

This quiz provides an overview of an Introduction to Psychology course, covering key topics such as mental states, behavior, and various psychological perspectives. It also discusses the history of psychology and the importance of empirical methods in the discipline. Prepare to test your knowledge on the foundational concepts of psychology.