What will I be learning in Psychology?

  • How do psychologists scientifically study behavior?
  • How does our brain affect everything we do?
  • How did Pavlov get a dog to salivate to a bell? (or how did Jim get Dwight to salivate to a sound?)
  • Is spanking an effective form of punishment?
  • How does parenting affect a child's development?
  • How does my birth order affect my personality?
  • Who is Freud and what would he say about me?
  • What are the most common mental illnesses and how can they be treated?'

*This class will cover the above topics through interactive, hands-on demonstrations, video clips and personal connections.

*There will be group projects and presentations throughout the semester