PSYO 1010 provides a general introduction to the concepts and theories of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on thinking critically about psychology and applying its principles to life situations. Classical approaches will be tied in with current research to provide a holistic understanding of human behaviors.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Students will engage with the course concepts via discussions, weekly papers, and practice knowledge checks. The final assessment will also include a proctored exam.
Discussions: students will respond to prompts related to the weekly topic through an initial post and responses to two peers.
Papers include
Weekly Knowledge Checks are ungraded practice quizzes, allowing students to check their understanding of course concepts that will be assessed in the final exam.
Final Proctored Exam: this is an 80-item, multiple-choice exam. Students will have 90 minutes and 2 attempts to complete the exam. This exam will allow 1 page of notes, front, and back. See UNE’s ProctorU page for information about signing up and scheduling your exam.
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Week | Assignment | Points |
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1 | Intro Discussion | 4 |
1 | Paper – Thinking Critically About Psychology | 8 |
1 | Discussion | 4 |
2 | Brain Worksheet | 4 |
2 | Discussion | 4 |
2 | Paper – Social Media and the Brain | 8 |
3 | Discussion | 4 |
3 | Paper – Application of Lifespan Theories | 8 |
4 | Discussion | 4 |
4 | Paper - Anti-Vaping Campaign | 8 |
5 | Discussion | 4 |
5 | Paper – Applying Personality Theory | 6 |
6 | Discussion | 4 |
6 | Paper – Diagnosing and Treating Mental Illness | 10 |
6 | Final Exam | 20 |
Total | 100 |
Week | Topic | Assignments | Due Dates |
1 | What is Psychology? |
Discussion 1: Introductions Discussion 2: What is Psychology and How is it Used? Paper: Thinking Critically About Psychology Knowledge Check 1 (ungraded): practice for Final Exam Practice Proctored Test |
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
2 | Biology of Behaviors and the Conscious Mind |
Discussion: What is Consciousness? Paper: How Social Media Affects the Brain Worksheet: Functions of the Brain Knowledge Check 2 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam |
Initial Post – Thursday 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday 11:59pm ET |
3 | Developmental Psychology and Learning |
Discussion: What are the Impacts of Social Media? Paper: Application of Lifespan Development Theories Knowledge Check 3 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam
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Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
4 | Social Psychology |
Discussion: How Does the Presence of Others Influence Behaviors? Paper: Applying Social Psychology- Create an Anti-Vaping Campaign Knowledge Check 4 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam |
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
5 | Psychology of Personality |
Discussion: Personality Tests Paper: Applying Personality Theory – Criminal Analysis Knowledge Check 5 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam |
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
6 | Diagnosing and Treating Mental Disorders |
Discussion: Reflection on Learning Paper: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Mental Disorder Knowledge Check 6 (ungraded) practice for the Final Exam Final Exam |
Short Week: Discussion initial post due Wednesday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts due Friday, 11:59pm ET Paper and Final Exam due Friday, 11:59pm ET |
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