PSYC 107 1nd Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Last LectureI. Contact InfoII. Scantron InfoIII. Test Grader Outline of Current Lecture I. Experimental HoursII. Define Psychology III. Challenges of PsychologyCurrent LectureI. Experimental Hourso 7 hours needed for course (14 credits)o 1 research article = 1 experimental houro Participate in experiments which vary in lengtho Manners If you have to cancel within 3 hours, contact the coordinator Email [email protected] with any questionsII. Define Psychology o Study of behavior and mental processes “inner thoughts and feelings”o What we do and how we think and feelo Brain influences behavior and process with chemicalso Soft science Collect data to predict somethingo Psychologists hope to: Describe Understand Predict behavior and mental processesIII. Challenges of Psychologyo Behaviors are difficult to predict and multiply Example of behaviors:- Marriage- Criminal behavior- Job performanceThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- School performanceo Influences on emotions and mental processes are unknown and/or rarely
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