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PSY 101 General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior—3 credits

A selective study of how heredity and the environment affect human thought, emotion, and actions. The course focuses on the scientific study of human and non-human animal behavior, and the topics of how humans respond and adapt to change, the nature and limits of memory, the development of human beliefs, the impact of social influences on human behavior, the contribution of genetics to individual differences, the nature of psychological illnesses, and more. The course emphasizes "thinking psychologically" as it applies to everyday life.

Note:

This course applies toward completion of all undergraduate degree programs at Indiana State University.

In addition, this course is part of the Indiana Core Transfer Library and will transfer to all Indiana public college and university campuses, assuming adequate grades. For transfer to Indiana private colleges, contact the admissions office at the private college.

Most out-of-state public colleges and universities (and some private schools) will accept this course as transfer credit. However, students must contact the admissions office at the appropriate college or university to verify transferability and applicability of this particular course to their intended program of study.