PSY 131 - Introduction to Psychology

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course is designed to present basic concepts in the scientific study of interpersonal behavior. Topics covered include methods of Psychological research, Psychology as a profession, human development, intelligence, theories of personality, mental health/abnormality/stress, Psychological assessment of emotional/behavioral disorders, Psychotherapy, and social Psychology. 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:

Historical Version(s):

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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