PSY621X

The course will provide an introduction to the basic principles and general areas of human behaviour. Topics of study will include psychology as a science and expand to the application of the general principles as they relate to social behaviour. Deliberate attempts at individual application will be made throughout the course. Specific topics to be considered will include: psychology as a science, history and theories, biopsychology, research methods, learning and memory, social psychology, neurological conditions and treatments, and exposure to other current and relevant topics in the field. The general objective of the course is to enable students to see themselves as worthwhile individuals, to understand other people, and to help them relate to their peer group, their families, and society generally.

Registration is limited to grade 12 students.