PSYC 1560 - General Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 06, CRN 42497,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Fruehstorfer
Email: dbfruehstorfer@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| Required | Essentials of Understanding Psychology (14th edition) – eBook with Connect access code. | Feldman, R. | 9781264840656 |
Feldman, R. (2021), Essentials of Understanding Psychology (14th edition) – eBook with Connect access code. ISBN13: 9781264840656
McGraw-Hill Education Connect® access is required material for successfully completing this course.
• This is a “First-Day Ready” Course; eBook and Connect access come with tuition.
• You must register for Connect within Blackboard.
• You may choose to add a loose-leaf copy of the text through McGraw Hill if you would like (this can be purchased anytime throughout the semester but is not required).
*See end of syllabus for additional assistance on registering for Connect
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Due 8/25 at 11:59pm: Syllabus Quiz Due 8/28 at 11:59pm: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Psychology Chapter 1: Homework Assignment |
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| 8/31 | Due 9/4 at 11:59pm: Chapter 2 - Neuroscience and Behavior Chapter 2 Homework Assignment |
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| 9/7 | Due 9/11 at 11:59pm: Chapter 3 - Sensation & Perception Chapter 3 Homework Assignment Due 9/12 at 11:59pm: Unit 1 Exam (Ch. 1-3) |
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| 9/14 | Due 9/18 at 11:59pm: Chapter 4 - States of Consciousness Chapter 4 Homework Assignment |
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| 9/21 | Due 9/25 at 11:59pm: Chapter 5 - Learning Chapter 5 Homework Assignment |
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| 9/28 | Due 10/2 at 11:59pm: Chapter 6 - Memory Chapter 6 Homework Assignment |
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| 10/5 | Due 10/9 at 11:59pm: Chapter 7 - Thinking, Language, and Intelligence Chapter 7 Homework Assignment Due 10/10 at 11:59pm: Unit 2 Exam (Ch. 4-7) |
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| 10/12 | Due 10/16 at 11:59pm: Chapter 8 - Motivation and Emotion Chapter 8 Homework Assignment |
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| 10/19 | Due 10/23 at 11:59pm: Chapter 9 - Development Chapter 9 Homework Assignment |
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| 10/26 | Due 10/30 at 11:59pm: Chapter 10 - Personality Chapter 10 Homework Assignment Due 10/31 at 11:59pm: Unit 3 Exam (Ch. 8-10) |
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| 11/2 | Due 11/6 at 11:59pm: Chapter 11 - Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-being Chapter 11 Homework Assignment |
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| 11/9 | Due 11/13 at 11:59pm: Chapter 12 - Psychological Disorders Chapter 12 Homework Assignment |
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| 11/16 | Due 11/20 at 11:59pm: Chapter 13 - Treatment of Psychological Disorders Chapter 13 Homework Assignment |
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| 11/30 | Due 12/4 at 11:59pm: Chapter 14 - Social Psychology Chapter 14 Homework Assignment |
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| 12/7 | Due 12/7 at 11:59pm: Unit 4 Exam (Ch. 11, 12, 13, & 14) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.