Introduction to Psychology Course Overview

Study Notes

Course Policies:
- Mandatory attendance with QR code scan
- No late assignments accepted
- Attend on time, mute microphones during lectures, ask questions at the end, and submit assignments punctually

Introduction to psychology and its concepts
Intelligence: Theories and applications
Personality: Intro, Psychoanalytic perspective, Defense mechanisms, Behaviorism, Changing behavior, Humanistic approach
Mental health

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Psychology evolved from philosophy, becoming an independent discipline approximately 138 years ago.
Quote: "Psychology has a short history but a long past"

Definition of Psychology: The scientific study of mental states, processes, and behavior in humans and other animals.
Alternative Definition: Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior.
Scope: Psychology encompasses all aspects of the human experience, from brain function to societal actions, child development to geriatric care, research centers to mental health services.
Focus: Understanding human behavior is the primary goal for psychologists.
Source: American Psychological Association

Emphasizes Empiricism or the Empirical Approach - all science depends on this approach
Developed by: John Locke

Psychology studies mental states, processes and behaviors in humans and other animals.
Psychology, a scientific discipline, embraces all aspects of human experience.
Psychology is considered a science because it depends on the Empirical Approach.
Empiricism is based on observation and experience.
John Locke developed Empiricism.
Psychology was once a part of philosophy but became an independent discipline 138 years ago.
“Psychology has a short history but a long past"
The American Psychological Association defines psychology as the “understanding of behavior”.

Class attendance is mandatory and will be taken every session.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Students should attend class on time, turn off microphones while in class, ask questions at the end of lectures, and bring assignments on time.