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General Introductory Psychology PSYC101

General Introductory Psychology PSYC101. Doug Stenstrom dstenstrom@cerritos.edu (562)860-2451 x4183 Office Hours: T & TH 2:00-3:00pm in SS-30. Syllabus. Objective of the course Textbooks Weekly Schedule Grading Calculations Midterms and Final exam Reading Questions Class Attendance

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General Introductory Psychology PSYC101

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  1. General Introductory PsychologyPSYC101 Doug Stenstrom dstenstrom@cerritos.edu (562)860-2451 x4183 Office Hours: T & TH 2:00-3:00pm in SS-30

  2. Syllabus • Objective of the course • Textbooks • Weekly Schedule • Grading Calculations • Midterms and Final exam • Reading Questions • Class Attendance • Grading Categories • Late Policy • Extra Credit • “Question of the Day”

  3. What is Psychology? • The scientific study of people • The scientific study of affect, behavior, cognition, and physiology/biology.

  4. Who are Psychologists? • The field of psychology is split in halves: Professional Practice versus Research and Teaching Abnormal(affect, behavior, cognition, physiology/biology) versus Normal(affect, behavior, cognition, physiology/biology)

  5. APA & Divisions

  6. Where do Psychologist work?

  7. Seven Themes • Psychology as a field of study: 1. Empirical 2. Theoretically diverse • Evolves in sociohistorical context • Study of People: 4. Determined by multiple causes 5. Shaped by cultural heritage • Influenced jointly by heredity and environment • How to approach psychology: 7. People’s experience of the world is highly subjective.

  8. Some helpful suggestions about how to get an A in this class… • Pay attention to the syllabus • Attend every class, and be on time • Read assigned chapters before each class • Take notes during class • Ask questions during class • Use your classmates are resources

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