Psychology

Psychology : Masterpiece

Learning Goals/Outcomes for the B.A. in Psychology

Students who complete the B.A. in Psychology will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to think scientifically about human behavior and psychological processes and to differentiate conclusions based on evidence from those based on speculation or personal belief.
• Evaluate research methods and designs, to distinguish observations from conclusion.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth of psychology, including different areas of psychology, such as the social, abnormal, developmental, personality, and cognitive areas, and different approaches to the study of psychology, such as biological, interpersonal, and sociological approaches.
• Show respect and appreciation for human diversity.
• Interpret the ethical practice of scientific inquiry and apply a consideration of ethical issues and values, both within and beyond the discipline, to their daily lives.
• Speak and write effectively, both generally and in the language of the discipline.
• Research, review, and critically analyze a current topic in psychology.

Masterpiece Questions

Why do we dream?

How can we motivate ourselves more effectively through reinforcement?

How can we get our working memory to work for us?

What’s the key to solving life’s problems?

How can we communicate more effectively?

What is intelligence (and why should we care)?

What does it mean to be self-actualized?

How does the mind-body connection affect our emotions?