These learning outcomes are meant only as sample and are not representative of Santa Ana College's learning outcomes.
Psych 1
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| Differentiate among various subfields of psychology.
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2.
| Identify the primary research methods employed in the study of psychology.
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3.
| Identify the primary objectives (goals) of psychology.
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4.
| Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles and limitations of research in psychology.
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5.
| Critically evaluate sources of information in the field of psychology, including research articles published in major psychological journals.
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Psych 2
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| Effectively use the APA style in writing research reports.
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| Successfully perform a literature search using the PsycArticles database and the Internet to find articles and information about various topics in psychology that are published in major psychological journals.
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3.
| Demonstrate an understanding of the role of ethics in performing research with human participants and the ability to differentiate between ethical and unethical research practices.
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4.
| Recognize the importance of the use of statistical analyses and the reporting of statistical results in research publications.
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5.
| Evaluate the advantages and limitations of different research methods used in psychological research.
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Psych 3
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| Demonstrate an understanding of psychological theory regarding the relationship between physiology, cognition, and emotion.
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| Identify the lobes of the cortex and their major functions.
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3.
| Differentiate between several measures of brain activity used in biopsychological research.
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4.
| Identify the underlying causes of neurological and mental disorders.
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5.
| Describe the action potential.
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Source: Saddleback College
