Psyc 2301

Lecture Notes

These notes are derived directly from the in-class slide presentations. They are intended to help students study. The page numbers which are cited refer to your textbook, Psychology: Concepts & Connections (Ninth Edition) by Spencer A. Rathus.  Most of the definitions are also from your textbook. These notes will not substitute for regular class attendance and the reading of the textbook! You can print out the notes for your own usage.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: "What is Psychology?"

Chapter Two: "Biology and Psychology"

Chapter Three: "Voyage Through the Lifespan"

Chapter Four: "Sensation and Perception"

Chapter Five: "Consciousness"

Chapter Six: "Learning"

Chapter Seven: "Memory"

Chapter Eight: "Cognition and Language"

Chapter Nine: "Intelligence and Creativity"

Chapter Ten: "Motivation and Emotion"

Chapter Eleven: "Personality"

Note: Chapter Twelve is not included in this course.

Chapter Thirteen: "Stress, Health, and Adjustment"

Chapter Fourteen: "Psychological Disorders"

Chapter Fifteen: "Methods of Therapy"

Chapter Sixteen: "Social Psychology"

Author: Dan B. Dydek, Ph.D.

Email: dydek@austincc.edu

Web Page:http://www2.austincc.edu/ddydek/index.html