PSY 202Z - Introduction to Psychology II

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

PSY 201Z  

Course Description: Introduction to the science and application of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on psychological concepts, theories, and principles related to: Personality, Social Psychology, Health and Well-Being, Motivation and Emotion, Disorders, Therapies, Lifespan Development, and related topics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Identify psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors that influence behavior and mental processes.
• CLO#2: Apply key theories and concepts in psychology. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Evaluate claims about psychological phenomena and human behavior through the use of empirical evidence.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate knowledge about the ways psychological science and practices are contextualized by ethical standards and sociocultural factors.