Intro to Psychology

Spring 2011

Introduction to Psychology

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-11

Faculty

Saaid A. Mendoza (Section 02)
Lisa A. Raskin (Section 01)

Description

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.

Limited to 40 students per section. Fall semester: Professors Sanderson and Salvatore.  Spring semester:  Professors Raskin and Visiting Professor Mendoza.

If Overenrolled: Let all in.

Course times and locations

PSYC 11 - L/D

Section 01
Tu 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM MERR 4
Th 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM MERR 4

Section 02
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MERR 1
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MERR 1

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

Section(s)	ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
All	0393927121	The Norton Psychology Reader	Norton, 2006	Marcus, ed.	Raskin	Amherst Books	TBD
All	1429218215	Introducing Psychology	Worth	Schacter, Gilbert, Wegner	Mendoza	Amherst Books	TBD
All	9780470379110	Psychology in Action	John Wiley, 9th ed	Huffman, K.	Raskin	Amherst Books	TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, January 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022