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Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 13 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 3 Touchstones (project-based or written assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

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<p>At the end of the course, you will be able to:</p> <ul><li>Examine the ways in which key concepts and principles of psychology are applied in the discipline.</li><li>Describe neurological processes and developmental factors that influence human cognition and behavior.</li><li>Analyze the social, emotional, and psychological factors that shape human personality, development, and mental health.</li><li>Apply the key psychological concepts of memory, decision-making, motivation, and social influence to real-world problems.</li></ul> <p></p>
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