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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

PSY 103 General Psychology

Credits: (3)
Designed to give the student an introduction to the concepts required for the study of perception, conditioning, learning, intelligence, motivations, emotions, and personality. The interaction of heredity and environment is also stressed. Prerequisite to all other psychology courses.

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the different scientific methods used in psychological research.
  2. Define and explain major psychological concepts and theories.
  3. Critically analyze research and theories of behavior.
  4. Explain how biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors influence behavior.