This course provides an overview of the social science side of psychology, concentrating on the history and systems of psychology, research methods, human growth and behavior, emotions, stress & health, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, social psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. These topics are discussed in the contexts of social, cultural and psychological influences on human behavior and mental processes. Such influences may include (but are not limited to) heredity, neurological influences, and institutions such as the family, workforce, society, and culture. You will develop a foundation for understanding psychology and will be introduced to a variety of disciplines within psychology.