Psychology is a popular college major and taken by almost all students who take courses after high school. This theory driven course introduces students to the field of studying human behavior. Students will learn the various types of psychologists, the research methodology that establishes the foundation to the field and how these theories have changed over time. The fundamental functions of learning, remembering, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, sleep and dreams, intelligence, gender roles and stress are explored through theories and research findings. A strong emphasis is placed on Human Development and how people grow and change physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially from birth to death. After students have learned the theories of normal development the final chapter will focus on abnormal behavior and the causes and treatment options for psychological disorders.