PSY 130 - Introduction to Psychology

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course is designed to present basic psychological concepts and to introduce students to the scientific study of behavior. Topics covered include methods of psychological research, biological basis of behavior, altered states of awareness, principles of learning, memory/forgetting, sensation/perception, language/thought, and motivation/emotion/stress. Psychological theories, uses of Psychology (individual and general), and careers in Psychology will be discussed. Note: PSY 131 may either precede or follow PSY 130 (3,0) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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