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Psychology 110: Introduction to Psychology
The American Business School in Paris
Paris, France
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Level(s) |
Instruction in |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
Prerequisites |
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Psychology
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100
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English
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3
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45
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None
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This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and methods of
psychology. Primary emphasis is on the study of human behavior,
motivation, emotion, intelligence and personality.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To
help the student become familiar with standard psychological vocabulary
and understand the development of today's science of psychology through
the different schools of thought.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
Because
of the amount of material to be covered, this class will be primarily a
lecture class. Students will be expected to ask and answer questions
concerning the material covered, however, and are therefore expected to
prepare the chapters in advance.
- Introduction to the vocabulary of psychology & psychopathology
- Abnormal psychology
- Psychology of crime
- Experimental psychology : methods & current research trends
- Social psychology : group phenomena
- Child development
- Psychology of other cultures – Eastern vs Western psychology
TEXT:
Psychology, Wade/Tavris, Harper & Collins, 10th Edition, 2010
EVALUATION:
The
final grade will be made up of class participation (20%), group project
& presentation (20%), a mid-term test (30%), and a final
examination (30%).
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