PSYC 100/6.0: Principles of Psychology

This course is available to both Queen’s and non-Queen’s students. Non-Queen’s students (including interest students, visiting students, and new online degree students) must first apply for admission. The following is presented for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

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Course Description

This online psychology course is an introductory survey of basic areas of psychology including perception, cognition, learning and motivation and their biological substrata. Also reviewed are child development, individual differences, social psychology and abnormal psychology. The course is based on a blended model where on-line learning is supplemented with ‘live’ (synchronous) weekly office hours and small-group tutorials conducted either over the web or on campus (for students who live in, or near, Kingston and choose this option).

Note: on-campus tutorials are not available in the Summer term.

Course Introduction

Welcome to the fascinating world of psychology, the science of behaviour and the mind. This course introduces you to the broad range of topics that we study in the field of psychology including perception, cognition, learning and motivation and their biological substrata as well as social psychology, infant and child development, individual differences, and abnormal psychology. You should gain some insight into what makes people think, feel, and behave the way that they do. NOTE: this course is not intended to help you solve behavioural/emotional problems requiring professional attention.Each module in this blended course consists of three components. The student is expected to study the assigned lecture notes and online resources; read the assigned sections of the textbook; and attend and participate in the tutorial sessions (either online or in person).

Course Objectives

1. Summarize the major areas and themes of psychology
2. Demonstrate how topics in psychology can be fruitfully addressed at different levels of analysis and with different perspectives (e.g., developmental, clinical, comparative
3. Describe the major psychological theories and the empirical evidence upon which they are based.
4. Apply the scientific method to the formulation and answering of questions related to psychology
5. Assess the validity of, and provide accurate interpretations of, psychological findings
6. Communicate the relevant and potential contributions of psychology to everyday life and society as a whole.

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Lesson and Assignment Schedule

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