Introduction to introduction to

psychology

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The course
A comprehensive introduction to the
scientific study of the human mind
Brains, children, language, sex,
memory, madness, disgust, racism,
love, etc.

Format
2 lectures/week
To do well in the course, you need to
both attend the lectures and do the
readings
Lecture slides are available online
---but are not substitutes for attending class

Evaluation
Midterm (30%)
Final (35%)
Weekly reading responses (15%)
Book review (20%)
Experimental participation

Other stuff
How to do well
Make contact

What is this course about?

Major approaches to the mind

Neuroscience
Development
Cognitive
Social
Clinical

Associated disciplines
Evolutionary biology
Economics
Philosophy
Computer science
Anthropology
Literature
Theology
Etc.

Very special guests

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