Psychology

This course provides students with a basic understanding and introduction to the field of psychology – a science within the Social Sciences that investigates the numerous influences on human behavior and mental processes. Students will participate in a wide variety of classroom activities that allow them to study topics such as: History of Psychology, Scientific Method & Research Methods, Neuroscience, Nature/Nurture Debate, Sensation & Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning, Memory, Cognition, Intelligence & Language, Psychological Disorders & Treatments, and Social Psychology.