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:

Undergraduate: Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA

     Bachelor's Degree: Psychology

          Minor: Leadership Communication

               Concentration: Spanish

 

Graduate: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

     Master's Degree: Counseling and Psychology in Education

          Specialty Areas: School Counseling & Community Agency Counseling

 

Professional Background:

Full-time: Psychology Instructor, Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, SD

National Certified Counselor

 

Spring 2025 Student Support Hours:

     Monday/Wednesday: 10-11 a.m. TC 204/TEAMS

     Monday: Evening ONLINE/TEAMS

     Thursday: 12:30-1:30 p.m. TC 204/TEAMS

     Friday: Morning ONLINE/TEAMS

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.