General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology.
- Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.
- Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.
- Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
- Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
- Identify factors in physiological, sociological, and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
Required Textbooks
Title: HDEV , 6th Edition MINDTAP ACCESS Author: Spencer A. Rathus Edition: 6thEdition Publisher: Cengage Learning Year: 2020
ISBN-13
978-0-357-60207-2
ISBN-10
0-357-60207-2
Evaluation Standards
The individual instructor will determine weight of major exams, discussions, and quizzes.
90 – 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Empirical & Quantitative Reasoning (EQR), Social Responsibility (SR)
Disabilities
ADA Statement:
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Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 11:21 AM