PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

Institution:

The Sage Colleges

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Description:

This course introduces the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. The topics include the biological and social bases of behavior, motivation, emotion, learning, cognition, perception, personality, and psychotherapy. Students are introduced to the origins of psychology and the bases of psychological reasoning. Students are expected to become familiar with the basic principles in the major areas of the field as well as psychological methods of investigation. The course may be waived by the department chair if an equivalent two-semester high school course was taken with an earned grade of B or better. This course is a prerequisite for all psychology courses except PSY 207.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sage.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 244-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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