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The document outlines the course details for Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) for Fall 2025, including the instructor, schedule, and location. It provides a week-by-week course outline covering key topics such as biological bases of behavior, sensation, learning, memory, and psychological disorders, along with associated readings and assignments. Additionally, a sample weekly lecture note for the topic of Learning is included, detailing learning objectives, lecture outline, teaching tips, and assignments.

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The document outlines the course details for Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) for Fall 2025, including the instructor, schedule, and location. It provides a week-by-week course outline covering key topics such as biological bases of behavior, sensation, learning, memory, and psychological disorders, along with associated readings and assignments. Additionally, a sample weekly lecture note for the topic of Learning is included, detailing learning objectives, lecture outline, teaching tips, and assignments.

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Course: Introduction to Psychology

Course Code: PSY 101


Semester: Fall 2025
Instructor: Dr. Samuel Carter
Class Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00–10:30 AM
Location: Humanities Building, Room 120

Course Outline

Week Lecture Topic Key Concepts Assignments/Readings

History, major perspectives, research


1 Introduction to Psychology Read Ch. 1, Discussion post
methods

Biological Bases of Neurons, brain structure,


2 Read Ch. 2, Quiz 1
Behavior neurotransmitters

Senses, thresholds, perceptual


3 Sensation and Perception Read Ch. 3, Lab sign-up
processes

Sleep, dreams, hypnosis,


4 States of Consciousness Read Ch. 4, Sleep journal
psychoactive drugs

Classical & operant conditioning,


5 Learning Read Ch. 5, Quiz 2
observational

Encoding, storage, retrieval,


6 Memory Read Ch. 6, Reflection 1
forgetting

Problem-solving, decision-making,
7 Cognition and Intelligence Read Ch. 7, Group activity
IQ

Development Across the Physical, cognitive, social Read Ch. 8, Interview


8
Lifespan development assignment

Theories, biological & social factors,


9 Motivation and Emotion Read Ch. 9, Quiz 3
expression

10 Personality Major theories, assessment, traits Read Ch. 10, Personality test

11 Psychological Disorders Classification, symptoms, prevalence Read Ch. 11, Reflection 2


Week Lecture Topic Key Concepts Assignments/Readings

Psychotherapy, biomedical,
12 Therapy and Treatment Read Ch. 12, Case study
effectiveness

Attitudes, conformity, group


13 Social Psychology Read Ch. 13, Group debate
dynamics

Applied Psychology &


14 Health, work, law, review for final Read Ch. 14, Study guide
Review

15 Final Exam Comprehensive review, Q&A Final Exam

Sample Weekly Lecture Note (Week 5)

Lecture Topic: Learning

Learning Objectives

• Define learning and distinguish between classical and operant conditioning.

• Describe key experiments (Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura).

• Apply learning principles to real-life situations.

Lecture Outline

1. Introduction (5 min)

• Recap: last week’s discussion on consciousness.

• Warm-up: “Share something you learned recently-how did you learn it?”

2. Classical Conditioning (15 min)

• Definition and key terms: UCS, UCR, CS, CR.

• Pavlov’s dogs experiment (video clip).

• Applications: phobias, taste aversion.

3. Operant Conditioning (20 min)

• Skinner’s box: reinforcement vs. punishment.

• Types of reinforcement: positive, negative, schedules.

• Classroom demonstration: “Operant Conditioning Game.”

4. Observational Learning (10 min)


• Bandura’s Bobo doll experiment.

• Role of modeling and imitation.

• Discussion: “How does media influence our behavior?”

5. Real-World Applications (10 min)

• Education: shaping classroom behavior.

• Parenting: time-outs, rewards.

• Therapy: behavior modification.

6. Summary & Q&A (5 min)

• Key takeaways and preview of next week (Memory).

• Open for student questions.

Teaching Tips & Notes

• Use interactive polling for reinforcement/punishment examples.

• Invite students to share personal examples of learning.

• Show short video clips of key experiments.

• Encourage students to apply concepts to their daily lives.

Assignments

• Read Chapter 5: Learning.

• Complete Quiz 2 (online, due Friday).

• Submit a brief reflection: “Describe a time you learned a behavior through reinforcement or
observation.”

Additional Resources

• Crash Course Psychology: “Learning” (YouTube link on LMS).

• APA’s “Understanding Conditioning” resource page.

• Office hours: Tuesday 11:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 215

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