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=Welcome to Mrs. Fusarelli's Intro to Psychology Wiki!=


 * COURSE OBJECTIVES: **

The basic objective of this course is to introduce students to the methods, research, and theory of psychology and their applications in the real world. In turn, this knowledge will provide students with a way of understanding the world around them, insights into their own and others' behavior, and an appreciation of the complexity of human behavior. In addition to gaining an understanding of theoretical perspectives in psychology, research methods, key terms, concepts and principles associated with the major topics in psychology, students will also critically evaluate psychological issues presented to them in class.

1. What is the scientific nature of the study of psychology? 2. What are the major approaches to and perspectives of the study of psychology? 3. How do human personality, behavior, and cognition develop in an individual’s lifetime? 4. How does the world around us affect our personality and behavior?
 * Course Essential Questions: **