Getting results as a holistic health practitioner is what it is all about, and understanding the whole person—physical, psychological and spiritual, is essential to achieve lasting wellness. PSY 101 introduces human behavior. It includes the study of the theories and concepts of psychology, including the scope of psychology, biological foundations and the brain, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, learning/memory, emotion, states of consciousness, personality theories, cognition, life-span development, and applied psychology.
Analyze psychological principles and research findings to understand how scientific thinking explains human behavior and supports well-being.
Apply psychological concepts to personal, social, and everyday contexts to strengthen critical thinking and awareness of behavior.
Describe major psychological theories, terminology, biological foundations, and research methods used to study behavior and mental processes.
Interpret developmental, sociocultural, and individual differences to understand the diversity of factors that shape human thought and behavior.
Integrate psychological concepts with whole-person and complementary health perspectives to support balanced living and informed wellness practices.
Maximum Enrollment: 30 students
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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.
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