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Offered each semester. A general introduction to the scientific study of the behavior of organisms. An honors section (1009) is available for qualified students.

This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the many different perspectives and theoretical models from which psychologists try to understand human behavior, thought, and functioning. By the end of this course, you will be familiar with several perspectives: biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, social, and abnormal psychology. Topics related to psychological health, such as mindfulness, meditation, and positive psychology will be used to make the class more relevant to studying abroad. This course is appropriate for those who are interested in an introductory course for the field of psychology.

This course is designed to give you a broad overview of the many different perspectives and theoretical models from which psychologists try to understand human behavior, thought, and functioning. By the end of this course, you will be familiar with several perspectives: biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, social, and abnormal psychology. Topics related to psychological health, such as mindfulness, meditation, and positive psychology will be used to make the class more relevant to studying abroad. This course is appropriate for those who are interested in an introductory course for the field of psychology. The listed ECTS credits are a recommendation by the University of New Orleans Innsbruck Summer School, based on contact hours, anticipated out-of-classroom requirements such as field trips, and projected workload for readings, assignments, and exam preparation.