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Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-100
Formerly listed as: PSYC-11
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Michael A. Cohen (Section 02)
Catherine A. Sanderson (Section 01)
An introduction to the nature of psychological inquiry regarding the origins, variability, and change of human behavior. As such, the course focuses on the nature-nurture controversy, the processes associated with cognitive and emotional development, the role of personal characteristics and situational conditions in shaping behavior, and various approaches to psychotherapy. STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN AP PSYCH AND RECEIVED A 4 OR A 5 ON THE EXAM ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PSYCHOLOGY 100.
Limited to 40 students per section. Not open to five college students. Fall semester: Professors Sanderson and McQuade. In the Fall, 20 seats will be reserved for first year students. Spring semester: Professors Sanderson and Cohen. Spring semester priority given to first-year students. Only first-year students may pre-register in the Spring semester.
If Overenrolled: Preference given to first- and second-year students .