The psychology of learning includes a discussion of the four basic forms of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning and cognitive processes, including metacognition and artificial intelligence. In addition, practical applications of learning are discussed.

Includes an overview and definition of memory and introduces the field and research on the psychology of memory. Includes a discussion of the tasks of memory, the memory systems, types of information in memory, other types of memory, the biology of memory, models of how the memory system works, research on long term memory and forgetting, memory in its natural contexts, repression and amnesias, and strategies for improving memory.

Introduces the relationship between learning, memory, thinking, language and intelligence. Begins with a discussion and overview of the relationship between these cognitive components.

Provides an overview of the types of thinking, including divergent, convergent, critical, productive, creative and creative problem-solving. Emphasis and discussion is focused on creative, critical, and productive thinking and the steps involved in the processes of each.

The component on Language introduces the different perspectives and theories on language development, including the learning, nativist and cognitive perspectives on language development. The stages and acquisition of language learning is also discussed, including the importance of using gestures in language development. Comparisons are also made between human and animal language and cognition and human, animal, and deaf children's learning of language.

There is a special component on the research on animal language and cognition and the various research projects across the world highlighting the work of psychologists and primatologists on animal development, language and cognition. In addition, Rob Shumaker, Coordinator of the Orangutan Animal Language Project at the new Think Tank at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Park in Washington, DC is a regular guest speaker each Spring semester, highlighting his current research and work on animal language and cognition.

This is accompanied by many video presentations on human and animal language, including the work and research of Sue Savage-Rumbaugh at Georgia State University and others.

Provides a historical overview of the discussions about intelligence, including Gould's book on the "Mismeasure of Man." Introduces and explains many of the IQ analytical models developed and presented over the centuries, up to the present time. Also discusses the most revolutionary perspectives on intelligence, including the work of Howard Gardner and his theory of multiple intelligences. Students get an opportunity to hear Gardner first hand discuss his theory and provide examples of how his theory is being applied and implemented in public school settings across the country.

Includes an overview and discussion of the field of personality psychology. Introduces many of the theories and perspectives on how humans develop personality, the critical period for its formation, and its many characteristics. Discusses the viewpoints of psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and the psychodynamic view; Carl Jung and the Collective Unconscious and Man and his symbols; Alfred Adler and individual psychology; Karen Horney and social and cultural factors; Erik Erikson and psychosocial development; Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow and humanistic models; the trait perspective of Gordon Allport, Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck and the 5-Factor theorists; as well as the behavioral, learning and social-cognitive theorists such as Watson, Skinner, Bandura and Rotter.

In addition, there is discussion of the tests, projective techniques and other measurements of human personality. A video presentation focusing on an analysis of the self also is highlighted and discussed.

Discusses the psychological phenomena and research and reports that are not usually discussed relative to states of consciousness. Begins with a discussion of the external influences on shifts in consciousness, including the influence of drugs such as LSD, amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, heroin, nitrous oxide, alcohol, tobacco and marijuana.

Also includes a discussion of internal shifts in consciousness and its impact such as dream states, including lucid dreaming. There also is a discussion of suggestibility such as hypnosis and the effects of placebos. Discussion is also included on the new research on altered states and multiple personality disorders, traumas, mystical states-- stigmata, levitation, meditation and transitional states such as astral travel, out-of body experiences, near-death experiences, the ethereal plane and reincarnation.

Presents an overview and discussion of the field of abnormal psychology or psychopathology and methods of therapy. Includes a discussion and presentation of the models of causation, a typology of the current listing of psychological disorders with their symptoms and videotaped case scenarios, along with chemical and therapeutic treatment protocols.

Presents an overview of the field and work of social psychologists. Discusses the major areas of focus and the major areas of research inquiry. Includes a discussion of: Social influence - social comparison, social facilitation, social interference, social norms, conformity, compliance and obedience; Attitudes, persuasion and attitude change - the nature of attitudes, prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination, persuasive communication, behavioral and cognitive influences; Social perception - impressions, group stereotypes and prejudice, and attribution theory; Group Influences - conformity, compliance, obedience, aggression, altruism, cooperation and competition, group dynamics, group decision-making, group performance, and group leadership; and Interpersonal Relations - friendship, love, marriage and family and prosocial behavior.

Will include a summary of part 2 of introduction to psychology. Will reflect on the field, the perspectives, theories and models presented. Students also will provide their assessment of the field and course, and provide their comprehensive definition of psychology as they currently understand psychology.

The related careers in psychology pertaining to the areas and sub fields studies in part 2 will be presented. This will include a discussion of roles and educational requirements for each profession.

These class sessions are devoted to students' presentation of their research paper or project to the class. This is an opportunity for all members of the class to benefit from research by sharing information, knowledge and scientific data.

Students are required to make a formal presentation for 3 to 7 minutes on their research or project. Discussion includes the purpose of the research/project, the major research question(s), why they were interested in the topic, and a summary of the major findings. Members of the class can ask questions and discuss each presentation. Student presenters can use a variety of presentation formats.