PSYC 1560 - General Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 18, CRN 41318,
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 | Journal, reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Neuroscience & Behavior | Reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Sensation and perception | Reading assignment, homework, journal, discussion |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | States of Consciousness | Reading assignment, homework, discussion, journal, exam |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Learning | Reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Memory | Reading assignment, homework, discussion, journal |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Thinking, Learning, and Intelligence | Reading assignment, homework, exam, journal |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Motivation and emotion | Reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Development | Reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Personality | Reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Health Psychology | Reading assignment, homework, journal |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Psychological Disorders | Reading assignment, homework, journal,exam |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Treatment of Psychological Disorders | Reading assignment, homework, journal, discussion |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Social Psychology | Reading assignment, homework, journal, discussion, exam |
| 11/30 | No New Material | Catch up week |
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.