PSY 202_H - General Psychology-Honors

4 Credit(s)

This course examines the study of behavior as it is influenced by learning, remembering, forgetting, higher brain functions, motivation, and emotions. This honors class delves deeper into course topics and requires a high level of student motivation; the pace may be faster than non-honors courses. See www.lanecc.edu/honors for information. Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 202 and PSY 202_H.

Prerequisite: Recommended: PSY 201
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior. Use critical thinking skills to predict the behavior of ourselves and others in various circumstances. Understand the connection between the brain and behavior. Teaches hypothesis testing
2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live. Develop a deeper understanding of one’s own self and the environment in which one lives. Apply the relevant concepts to life outside the classroom
3. Understand the role of individuals and institutions within the context of society. Study the effects of numerous variables on the person, including genetic and environmental factors. Teaches the various perspectives on psychology and approaches taken to studying it
4. Assess different theories and concepts, and understand the distinctions between empirical and other methods of inquiry. Teaches psychological theories and research associated with biological bases of behavior, sensation & perception, consciousness, and development. Teaches the various perspectives on psychology and approaches taken to studying it
5. Utilize appropriate information literacy skills in written and oral communication. Teaches empirical approach to knowledge assessment. Addresses heuristics and biases in thinking and problem solving. Addresses ethical issues in the framing, use and distribution of information, including tests. Addresses the role of science in educating the public
6. Understand the diversity of human experience and thought, individually and collectively. Teaches basic concepts of psychology, encourages students to explore their implications. Examines the ways in which humans develop and differ
7. Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary problems and issues. Teach how principles of learning, memory, language, intelligence, and other cognitive processes, emotion and motivation, and gender work in real life. Integrate theoretical knowledge and empirical research with practical applications in the real world. Teaches decision-making, problem-solving, and heuristics. Teaches principles of learning and memory to apply to other coursework. Apply Lane’s ILOs to key concepts from the course

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