Introduction to Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Introduction to Psychology or How this class is going to make you smarter, richer, more attractive, and better able to recognize false claims in advertising

Four Goals of Psychology Observe Explain Predict Control

History of Psychology Wilhelm Wundt William James

Historical Perspectives • Structuralism • Attempted to understand WHAT the mind was doing • Functionalism • Attempted to understand WHY certain behaviors occur.

Modern Approaches Neuro/bio – Understand the biological mechanisms underlying behavior Cognitive – Understand the algorithms used in processing Socio-cultural – Understand external/social influences on behavior Personality – Understand individual differences and traits Psychodynamic – Understand motivations for behavior

Syllabus Course Requirements and Grading: Assignment 1: 5%Assignment 2: 5%Assignment 3: 5%Assignment 4: 15% Class Participation: 5% Midterm: 30%Final: 35%

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Introduction to Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Introduction to Psychology

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Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology