Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-100
Formerly listed as: PSYC-11
Saaid A. Mendoza (Section 01)
Lisa A. Raskin (Section 02)
Jessica Salvatore (Section 02)
An introduction to the nature of psychological inquiry regarding the origins, variability, and change of human behavior. As such, the course focuses on the nature-nurture controversy, the processes associated with cognitive and emotional development, the role of personal characteristics and situational conditions in shaping behavior, and various approaches to psychotherapy.
Limited to 40 students per section. Fall semester: Professors Baird and Sanderson and Visiting Professor Clemans. Spring semester: Professor Raskin and Visiting Professor Mendoza.
Section 01
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MERR 4
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MERR 4
Section 02
Tu 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM MERR 4
Th 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM MERR 4
| Section(s) | ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology in Action | John Wiley, 9th edition | Huffman, K. | Raskin | TBD | ||
| 1 | The Norton Psychology Reader | Norton, 2006 | Marcus, ed. | Raskin | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| 2 | Introducing Psychology | Worth | Gilbert, Wegner | Mendoza | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.