General Psychology

LSOC-211

Why do humans behave the way they do? The goal of this course is to introduce students to the science and application of psychology, including how the brain and environment influence thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Students will learn how to examine human behavior, how to think critically about scientific research, and how to apply key findings in psychology to everyday life. Topics covered include the biological bases of behavior, learning and memory, human development, mental health, and social interactions.

Credits

Prerequisites

LENG-111

Required Of

MUED majors

Electable By

All

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Location

Boston

Valencia

Department

LART

Course Chair

Marcela Castillo-Rama

Taught By

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