PSYC 1560 - General Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43303,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Swati Sethi
Email: snsethi@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 (eBook) | R. Feldman | 1260408388 |
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 Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Textbook: Chapters 1 & 2 Power Point on chapters 1 & 2 |
Syllabus Reading • Meaning and origin of Psychology (LO 1) Five Perspectives in contemporary Psychology (LO 1-4) Research Methods (LO 1 &5) Study of the nervous system and its functioning (LO 1 -2) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz Discussion Post Sona Research Experience (ongoing assignment) (LO 5) |
| 8/31 | Textbook: Chapters 3 & 4 PowerPoint: Chapters 3 & 4 |
Understand the behavior of Sleeping and Dreaming (LO 1-3) Define Psychoactive drugs and list the different types of drugs (LO1 & 3) Understanding sensation and a relationship between a physical stimulus and kind of sensory responses that results from it (LO 1-2) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz Reflection Project: Reflection Paper Sona Research Experience (ongoing assignment) (LO 5) |
| 9/7 | Textbook: Chapters 5 & 10 Power Points: Chapters 5 & 10 |
Understand different types of Learning: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, & Observational Learning (LO 1-3) Describe reinforcement and its types (LO 2 & 3) Explain how punishment differs from reinforcement (LO 1 & 3) Understanding personality, theories of personality, and personality assessment (LO1-5) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz Discussion Post Sona Research Experience (ongoing assignment) (LO 5) |
| 9/14 | Textbook: Chapters 6 & 11 Power Points: Chapters 6 & 11 |
Understanding Memory and its types (LO 1 -5) Explain Forgetting & identify different types of Memory dysfunctions (LO 1 & 3) Describe stress and understand its effect, and coping mechanism (LO 1-3) Explaining a sense of well-being development (LO 1-3) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz Reflection Project: Reflection Paper Sona Research Experience (ongoing assignment) (LO 5) |
| 9/21 | Textbook: Chapters 7 & 12 Power Points: Chapters 7 & 12 |
Understand Thinking, Language, and Intelligence (LO 1-4) Describing a different psychological disorder and their prevalence (LO 1) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz Discussion Post Reflection Project: Oral Presentations Recording Sona Research Experience (ongoing assignment) (LO 5) |
| 9/28 | Textbook: Chapters 8 &13 Power Points: Chapters 8 &13 |
Understand Motivation and Emotions (LO 1-3) Understanding different treatment approaches to psychological disorders (LO 1) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz Reflection Project is due for final submission this week: Project Presentation Peer Review Sona Research Experience is due this week (LO 5) |
| 10/5 | Textbook: Chapters 9 & 14 Power Points: Chapters 9 & 14 |
Understand physical, social, cognitive, and moral development across lifespan (LO 1-5) Identify different Parenting Styles (LO 1-4) Understanding attitudes, impression formation, and biases in people view of others behavior (LO 1-5) |
Smart Book Assignment Quiz **Last week assignments will stay open from Monday to Friday |
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.