1. Introduction to Psychology Introduction and discussion on what we will be studying in this course.

2. Why did you take this course? Heard from other people? Interested in the course? Me? Interested in specific topic?

3. Some of the topic we will be studying and discussing Basic introduction to the course Body and Behavior Altered States of Consciousness Learning Principles and Applications Memory and Thought Thinking and Language Psychological Disorders Therapy and Change Group Interaction

4. Material that we will cover What is psychology is How our thinking and memory develop Physiology Dreams Mental Disorders Therapies Gangs, group dynamics

5. Additional Material we will discuss Those that question aspects of pschology Cults Serial Offenders Time Travel Sept. 11 and its psychological aspects Inspiration

6. Expectations You will participate You are free to discuss personal experiences as they relate to the material that we are covering You will keep and open mind and not be afraid to contradict conventional wisdom What is said in class stays in our class, we don’t mock those that share their experiences

7. What do you expect to get out of this course? Introduction exercise