General Psychology (PSYC 101)

Term: 2022-2023 - FALL

Faculty

Elsie MotterShow MyInfo popup for Elsie Motter

elsie.motter@uj.edu

I am a Jamestown native and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Jamestown in 2001 (Psychology/Criminal Justice).  After college, I spent 10 years in the Bismarck/Mandan area before returning to Jamestown with my husband and kids.

 

I have a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Counseling. I am licensed in North Dakota as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have over 20 years of clinical experience working with youth, adults and families. I also have clinical supervision and administrative experience. 

 

Office hours are available by request.

Description

This course examines the foundation of behavior and is an overview of the field of psychology with an emphasis on fundamental processes and principles. Topics that are covered include scientific method, the nervous system and behavior, sensory processes and perception, learning, memory, motivation, cognition, personality, and behavior disorders. The general purpose of this course is to have students demonstrate a knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, theories, and issues related to these topics. This course is a prerequisite for all courses in psychology except Psyc 203. Offered: Fall, spring