| Dates | Topic | Readings | |
Aug. 22 - 31 |
Definition, History, Research Methods | Chapter 1 | |
| Sept. 5-7 | Biological Basis of Behavior | Chapter 2 | |
| Sept. 12 | EXAM #1 - TUESDAY, SEPT. 12 | ||
| Sept.14-21 | Sensation and Perception | Chapter 3 | |
| Sept. 26-28 | Perception & Consciousness | Chapter 4, p.128-141 | |
| Oct. 3 | EXAM #2 - TUESDAY, OCT. 3 | ||
| Oct. 5-17 | Learning | Chapter 5 | |
| (Oct. 10) | FALL BREAK - NO CLASS | ||
| Oct. 19-24 | Memory | Chapter 6 | |
| Oct. 26 | EXAM #3 - THURSDAY, OCT. 26 | ||
| Oct.31-Nov.2 | Intelligence | Chapter 7, p. 246-271 | |
| Nov. 7-14 | Personality; Emotion | Chapter 9 Chapter 10, p. 372-387 |
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| Nov. 16 | EXAM #4 - THURSDAY, NOV. 16 | ||
| Nov. 21 | Psychology and Stress | Chap. 11, p. 390-398 | |
| (Nov. 23) | THANKSGIVING - NO CLASS | ||
| Nov. 28-30 | Psychological Disorders | Chapter 12 | |
| Dec. 5 | Disorders and Treatment | Chapter 13, p. 454-463 |
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| Dec. 7 | Social Psychology | Chap. 14, p. 486-488, |
NOTE: When the assignment includes only certain pages from a chapter, make
sure you read the section of the summary that pertains to those pages.
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
General Ed. Assignment #1 Due - FRIDAY, Sept. 22
General Ed. Assignment #2 Due - FRIDAY, Nov. 10
Last Day to Participate in Research - FRIDAY, Dec. 8
Last Day to Complete Research Alternate Assignment - FRIDAY, Dec. 8
General Ed. Extra Credit Papers Due - FRIDAY, Dec. 15
EXAM #5 - Thursday, Dec. 14, 1:00-3:00 PM or 4:00-6:00 PM.
There will also be one or two alternate exam times earlier in the week. These will be announced later.
Final grades will be available by Monday, December 18 at 5:00 PM.
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