General Psychology (PSYC 101)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Kristin WellnitzShow MyInfo popup for Kristin Wellnitz

Kristin.Wellnitz@southeasttech.edu

Educational Background:

I attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Here I received a degree in psychology, with a minor in leadership communications, and a concentration in Spanish. Following my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of South Dakota to persue a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education, with specialty areas in school and community agency counseling.

STI Position:

I am a full-time psychology instructor.

Description

Provides the student with an introduction to the basic psychological processes underlying human behavior. Topics include the functions of the brain and nervous system, the characteristics of sensation, perception and altered states of consciousness, learning and memory, the nature of thinking skills and intelligence, theories of motivation, emotion and personality, a survey of psychological disorders and approaches to therapy, social/interpersonal relations, and practical applications.