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