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Introduction to Psychology

A scientific survey of how humans think, feel, and behave. Starting with research methods and biological foundations, the course moves through learning, memory, and cognition to development, personality, and social influence, closing with clinical science and well-being. Emphasis is placed on empirical evidence, real-world application, and critical thinking about psychological claims.

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Introduce experimental, correlational, and descriptive designs with their strengths and limits.

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Research Designs & Ethics: the core idea

Introduce experimental, correlational, and descriptive designs with their strengths and limits. The key thing to notice is: experimental design (IV, DV, random assignment, control group). A useful example is 2023 University of Minnesota football concussion study: IRB suspension for inadequate consent forms. Do not treat this as a vocabulary item; the point is to use it to reason about a new situation.

Where would Research Designs & Ethics show up in an everyday decision or news headline?

Look for the hidden relationship in the example: 2023 University of Minnesota football concussion study: IRB suspension for inadequate consent forms.

Research Designs & Ethics: the core idea