this course is an introduction to the nature and scope of the field of psychology as a scientific and human endeavor. major topics include historic development of the field; biological and developmental processes; consciousness and perception; learning, remembering and thinking; motivation and emotion; personality and individuality; social behavior; normal stress and coping, and abnormal psychology and treatment methods.
dawson college success provides the first-time college
student with the connections, tools, and best practices for
full success in college. students will establish connections
to academic advising and student services; integrate into
campus-wide community; maximize academic and career
options including transfer and placement; and develop the
advanced study skills and information literacy appropriate
to the advanced collegiate level. students will cultivate
self-care and reflection on the collegiate experience.
required freshman course
dawson college success provides the first-time college student with the connections, tools, and best practices for full success in college. students will establish connections to academic advising and student services; integrate into campus-wide community; maximize academic and career options including transfer and placement; and develop the advanced study skills and information literacy appropriate to the advanced collegiate level. students will cultivate self-care and reflection on the collegiate experience.
