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NOVA 2012-2013 College Catalog

 

PSY - Psychology

PSY 200

PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY

(3.00 CR.)

Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Students who take PSY 200 cannot receive credit for either PSY 201 or PSY 202.)