Introduction to Psychology

Introduction and discussion on what we will be studying in this course.

Why did you take this course?

• Heard from other people?• Interested in the course?• Me?• Interested in specific topic?

Some of the topic we will be studying and discussing

• Basic introduction to the course• Body and Behavior • Altered States of Consciousness• Learning Principles and Applications• Memory and Thought• Thinking and Language• Psychological Disorders• Therapy and Change• Group Interaction

Material that we will cover

• What is psychology is• How our thinking and memory develop• Physiology• Dreams• Mental Disorders• Therapies • Gangs, group dynamics

Additional Material we will discuss

• Those that question aspects of pschology• Cults• Serial Offenders• Time Travel• Sept. 11 and its psychological aspects• Inspiration

Expectations

• You will participate• You are free to discuss personal experiences

as they relate to the material that we are covering

• You will keep and open mind and not be afraid to contradict conventional wisdom

• What is said in class stays in our class, we don’t mock those that share their experiences

What do you expect to get out of this course?

• Introduction exercise