This is for college...Any Websites,Books,etc...Thanks
2007-02-19 12:58:15 · 7 answers · asked by christopher G 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Just learn how to read really fast even if you're bored, and don't analyze yourself. You may find you have the symptoms for every major psychiatric disease you read about...
2007-02-19 13:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Angela M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am in psych 101 right now and it sounds like the other answers may have a differnt teaching method. I attend a community college and it is basic. Just the general facts about the mind and how the brain is structerd to work. Don't stress out because it doesn't seem to be a big deal. I am just supposed to read the material and take lecture note and it is pretty much like any other class. Don't sweat it untill you get an idea of what the class is like. i am just an average student so I am not just saying this to be smart....good luck
2007-02-19 21:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by java348 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. If you're planning to take a particular course, find out what textbook is being used, and purchase a copy. The secretary at the psychology department at your university will be able to help you find one. Read through it.
Don't bother with websites. The Web is far too unreliable, and filled with invalid advice (like this?) to risk the effort. Books are easier to deal with.
You also might check to see if they do any statistics in this course; some do. If that's the case, you'll want to do a bit of extra reading on this. It's sort of funny-looking math problems; not very hard, but scary if you're not expecting them.
And you could go introduce yourself to one of the professors who teaches the course.
2007-02-19 21:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by 2n2222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If PSY 101 is Introduction To... at your college, there is a lot of work involved--a lot to remember. I got an A in it, because I watched it on the community college's telecourse at home, and took notes. Then, when I actually took the course, I pretty much knew everything (Here, it is a 4 credit course).
See if the college you are planning to attend has telecourses on cable TV (if not your college--see if the community college has them on). Watch it and take notes--it will make the course go so much easier.
Good luck.
2007-02-19 21:09:30 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I taught that course for 4 years. It is a glorified vocabulary course - in other words - you learn new words that describe stuff you already experience but didn't have names for. When you are in the course read the chapter summaries first - that way the chapters itself will seem familiar and be easier to read.
This is an interesting course, not so complex - you don't learn to diagnose or read minds. Just the principles of learning, schools of thought on what shapes behavior.
Just show up to class, follow the instructions on the syllabus and from the teacher. Every course is different - Enjoy!
2007-02-19 21:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by AvatarX 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to prepare for such a rigor-less course; better you brought your math and science up to the level of college rigor. You could send your finger nail clippings to a psychology 101 class and ace it.
2007-02-19 21:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't worry about it at all. it is an easy and enjoyable class.
2007-02-19 22:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by bjcinsf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋