1. Knowledge of theoretical perspectives
Objective: Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the basic theoretical perspectives that guide psychological inquiry.
Measurement: Examinations, quizzes, comprehensive final examination that includes questions common to all Psychology 111 sections.
2. Applying psychological principles
Objective: Apply psychological principles to personal and social issues and problems.
Measurement: Examinations, quizzes, comprehensive final examination that includes questions common to all Psychology 111 sections, response papers to essays written by practicing research psychologists or term paper.
3. Research methods
Objective: Understand the basic research methods used in psychology, including classical and current experiments.
Measurement: Examinations, quizzes, comprehensive final examination that includes questions common to all Psychology 111 sections, response papers to essays written by practicing research psychologists or term paper, participation as a subject in actual psychological research.