161 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Pre-requisite: Students must have passed all required Social Studies courses to date.

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This course is designed as a general introduction to the scientific study of behavior, particularly human behavior. The methods of psychological research and investigation will be examined as well as the prominent theories explaining behavior, which result from such study. Attention will be given to current research that confirms or contradicts some of the more traditional theories as well as providing the basis for new theories. Major areas of emphasis will include: human development in all phases, personality theories, intelligence and intelligence testing, principles of learning and thinking, adjustment, disorder and treatment of disorder. For those students interested in the behavioral sciences, psychology may be taken in conjunction with sociology and anthropology but is certainly useful if taken alone in preparation for college or for personal interests.