Preparation: Psychology at IU is taught in two semesters: P101 and
P102.   P101 is a prerequisite for P102.
Course Description: P101 addressed the biological bases of behavior and
psychological processes that all healthy people do in similar ways,
though at different levels, like sensing, perceiving, learning,
remembering, and  thinking.  P102 now turns to questions about how and why
people are  different.  In P102 we will address the topics of human
social, mental and moral development, personality, mental disorders and
their treatment, and social behavior.  What childhood experiences affect
how confident a child is in meeting new people?  Is personality innate and
acquired?  When do  children develop a sense of morality?  Is it accurate
to categorize people as introspective or outgoing?  How does culture
influence individual differences?  What causes schizophrenia: A genetic
tendency for  schizophrenia, a childhood medical trauma, or a
dysfunctional family  environment?  How should we treat depression: Drugs,
psychotherapy, or behavioral modification?   Psychology 102 is for you if
you are interested in continuing your study in psychology, interested in
understanding yourself and others, or are considering a career in some
type of helping profession.  Psychology 102 is also for you if you are
interested in enhancing your studies in anthropology, business
administration, criminal justice, cultural studies, education, history,
humanities, sociology, political science or women's studies (among other
fields).
Textbook (required): Psychology: Themes & Variations by Wayne Weiten, 4th
edition
Study guide (recommended): Study Guide for Weiten's Psychology: Themes &
Variations by Richard Stalling and Ronald Wasden.
Format: Lecture with in-class demonstrations, audiovisual
accompaniment, occasional handouts, and student questions.
Grading: Students will take multiple-choice quizzes on each textbook
chapter using QuizSite, a program that can be accessed from computers
linked to the World Wide Web.  There will be 4 multiple-choice exams
which will cover both lecture and textbook material.
Availability of the instructor: Office hours will be held weekly.
Assistant instructor will hold office hours at complementary times.