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1. Define psychology as a discipline and explain its history, and how it is distinct from and related to other disciplines.

2. Explain how psychology is a science and become familiar with the research methods used by psychologists, including different research designs, limitations of research findings, and APA ethical principles.

3. Explore the subject matter of the field of psychology and become familiar with the vocabulary, major concepts, theories, and research findings of psychology.

4. Further develop critical thinking skills by applying them to the field of psychology.

5. Become a cautious and analytical consumer of psychological information that is proclaimed to be scientific or based on research and recognize the usefulness and limitations of research findings.

6. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organization issues.

7. Become aware and respectful of diversity issues which affect behavior and psychological processes, and recognize that sociocultural contexts may influence the development and application of psychological