SAMPLE Introduction to Psychology
Contents Chapter 1: The Nature and History of Psychology
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A. Definition and Goals of Psychology
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B. History of Psychology
C. Psychological Approaches & Theorists
D. The 7 Major Perspectives of Modern Psychology
Chapter 1: Review Questions
Chapter 2: Research
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A. The Scientific Method
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B. Research Design & Methods
C. Samples and Populations in Research
D. Ethics in Research
Chapter 2: Review Questions
Chapter 3: Biological Influences on Behavior
A. Development of Brain and Nervous System
B. Endocrine System
C. Etiology of Disease: Definition and Example
D. Brain-Related Genetics E. What is Neuroplasticity?
F. Genes, Evolution, and the Environment
G. Environmental Influences H. Neuropsychological Tests I. Physiological Psychology Chapter 3: Review Questions
Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception
A. Psychophysics and Thresholds
B. Perceptual Process C. Sensory Adaptation
D. Vision E. Hearing F. Taste G. Smell
H. Skin Senses
I. Basic Perceptual Phenomena J. Influences on Perception K. Subliminal Perception L. Extra-sensory Perception
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