PSYC 1560 - General Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 17, CRN 41058,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Abbey Fishtorn
Email: alfishtorn@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 | Introduction to Psychology: The Full Noba Collection | Diener Education Fund |
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 | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Introduction to Psychology | Due 8/26 at 11:59pm: Journal Assignment Ch 1 Due 8/30 at 11:59pm: Reading assignment Ch 1 Homework Assignment Ch 1 Journal Assignment Ch 2 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Neuroscience & Behavior | Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Questions Ch2 Homework Assignment Ch 2 Journal Assignment Ch 3 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Sensation and Perception | Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Ch 3 Homework Ch 3 Due 9/13 before 11:59:51pm: Discussion #1 (Initial Response due by 9/6, Replies due by 9/13) - Reply Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Journal Assignment Ch 4 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | States of Consciousness | Due 9/20 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Ch 4 Homework Ch 4 Due 9/20 before 9:48:31am: Discussion #2 (Initial response due by 9/13, Replies by 9/20) - Reply Due 9/20 at 11:59pm: Exam 1 (chs 1-4) Journal Assignment Ch 5 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Learning | Due 9/27 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Chapter 5 Homework Ch 5 Journal Assignment Ch 6 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Memory | Due 10/4 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Ch 6 Homework Ch 6 Due 10/4 before 11:59:46pm: Discussion #3 (Initial Response due 9/27, Replies due 10/4) - Reply Due 10/4 at 11:59pm: Journal Assignment Ch 7 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Thinking, Learning, and Intelligence | Due 10/11 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Ch 7 Homework Ch 7 Exam 2 (Chs 5, 6, 7) Journal Assignment Ch 8 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Motivation and Emotion | Due 10/18 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Question Ch 8 Homework Ch 8 Journal Assignment Ch 9 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Development | Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: Reading Assignment Question Ch 9 Homework Ch 9 Journal Assignment Ch 10 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Personanlity | |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Health Psychology | Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: Homework Ch 10 Journal Assignment Ch 11 Reading Assignment Question Ch 10 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Psychological Disorders | Due 11/8 at 11:59pm: Homework Ch 11 Reading Assignment Question Ch 11 Journal Assignment Ch 12 Exam 3(8, 9, 10, 11) |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Treatment of Psychological Disorders | Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: Homework Ch 12 Journal Assignment Ch 13 Reading questions Ch 12 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Social Psychology | Due 11/22 before 11:59:29pm: Discussion #4 (initial response due by 11/15, Replies due by 11/22) - Reply Due 11/22 at 11:59pm: Homework CH 13 Journal Assignment CH 14 Reading Assignment Questions Ch 13 |
| 11/30 | No new material. | Catch up week | Due 11/29 before 11:59:56pm: Discussion #5 (Initial Response due by 11/22, replies due by 11/29) - Reply Due 11/29 at 11:59pm: Homework ch 14 Reading questions Ch 14 Exam 4 (Ch 12-14) |
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.