Description:

The purpose of this class is to introduce you to the scientific study of animal and human behavior. The major topics to be covered will include: the nervous system, sensory systems, sleep, consciousness, learning, memory, language, intelligence, motivation, developmental, personality, abnormal behavior, methods of therapy, sexuality, and social psychology. The format of the class will be primarily lecture.

Texts:

To be announced.

Grading and Requirements:

Exams: 4, multiple choice; 40 questions
Final: multiple choice; 120 questions, cumulative

Prerequisites:

None.

Updated 24 February 1998
Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas at Austin

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