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Credit by exam. An introduction to the basic methods, principles and facts of modern psychology contributing to an understanding of human behavior and experience. Selected students may be eligible for an honors section of this course.

Exploration of how psychological topics are represented and misrepresented in the media and how this leads to the creation and perpetuation of psychological myths. Evidence for and against common psychological myths as well as common properties of scientific misconceptions are reviewed. Emphasis is on becoming a skilled consumer of psychological information presented in the media.