PSYC 1560 - General Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 07, CRN 43977,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Mary Ann Costantini
Email: mccostantini@ysu.edu
Course Description
1560. General Psychology. An examination of scientific and clinical approaches to understanding the relationships between one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and quality of life, including the basic principles governing the growth and maintenance of behavior, emotion, and cognition. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Understanding Psychology | Robert S. Feldman |
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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Tentative Weekly Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Course Overview, Introduction to Psychology | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Neuroscience | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Sensation & Perception | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | States of Consciousness | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Learning | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Memory | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Thinking, Language, & Intelligence | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Motivation & Emotion | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Development | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Personality | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Health Psychology | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Psychological Disorders | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Treatments | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignments |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Social Psychology | Read, In-class Activities/Discussion, Assignment |
| 11/30 | TBA | In-class activities/Discussion/Info | In-class Activities/Discussion, Final Paper Early submission |
| 12/7 | Final Exam & Wrap-Up | Final Exam & Last class activities | Final Exam - 12/8 - 1-3pm, Course wrap-up activity, finbal Paper Due no later than 12/8 |
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.