Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology (IPSY), also known as Topics in Psychology, was the original CTY Psychology course. This was before the Cognitive Psychology course, as that was considered an easier approach to this course. Psychology in the 90's was considered one of the hardest CTY courses. This course was offered at Baltimore, Carlisle, Clinton, Lancaster, Los Angeles and Saratoga Springs.

Course Description

From the CTY Course Catalog (1997):

This rigorous course covers material normally included in a one-semester college survey course. Topics include a history of psychology and the evolution of the modern scientific approach to the discipline; research methods and statistics; the brain, nervous systems and behavior; theories of personality; learning and memory; sensation and perception; psychological measurement and testing; physical and cognitive development; and social behaviors and influences. Class projects and activities are included as a means of reinforcing the concepts encountered in class and introducing students to experimental design and interpretation.