PSY 1180: General Psychology: Individual in Growth (2025-2026)

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General psychology introduces students to the scientific study and assessment of mental processes and behavior. The course is a survey of the diverse field of psychology, which includes an overview of the major sub-fields of the discipline. Topics include: a brief history of psychology, the physiological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, psychological development throughout the lifespan, learning theory, motivation and emotion, personality theory, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and treatment of psychological disorders. Readings and class discussions will consider the interplay between psychology and faith. Additionally, the science of psychology and its ways of knowing will be explored throughout the quarter with writing assignments and a research requirement.

Term CRN Credits Instructor(s) Days Time Dates Location Open
Autumn 1115 5 Brittany Tausen
M,W,F
1:00PM-2:20 PM
09/29-12/05
Demaray Hall 150
149 of 150 seats open
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Attributes: WK Social Sciences
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Full Term
Autumn 1132 5 Baine Craft
Arranged
Online-
09/02-09/23
September Session course
**Online
12 of 20 seats open
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Attributes: September Session, WK Social Sciences
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading
Instructional Methods: Online
Note: September Session
Spring 40949 5 TBA Staff
M,W,F
1:00PM-2:20 PM
03/25-05/29
Demaray Hall 150
25 of 25 seats open
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Attributes: WK Social Sciences
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Full Term