Psychology Learning Center

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PSY 101 and the Psychology Resource Center

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Introductory Psychology (PSY 101) is organized into seven two-week modules, with a module test at the end of each one. These tests are worth 90% of the grade in the course. ZAPS assignments are worth 10% of the grade. Refer to the course structure and organization page for further information.

The Psychology Resource Center (physical location is 11-232, Brighton) provides a system of learning aids, tests, tutors (when available), and other professional support designed to help PSY 101 students at MCC succeed in their course. A schedule of open hours is posted on the door.

We look forward to seeing you in PSY-101, Introduction to Psychological Science.

PSY-101 Textbook and InQuizitive

The current textbook for PSY-101 is Psychology in Your Life, 4th edition, ISBN #9780393877533 (different packages will have different numbers; this is the bound paperback). New copies and used books sold through the MCC bookstore includes access to InQuizitive review quizzes and ZAPS lab demos. ZAPS is required for the course.

The bookstore lists multiple options for your textbook purchase – loose leaf (LL), Ebook, and paperback. You only need to purchase one. Also, the bookstore has a printed copy of the study guide available for purchase.

If you buy a used book elsewhere, or rent a book, you will need to purchase ZAPS through the vendor’s website when you access it through the link in Brightspace. There should also be a link in your class online (in BrightSpace) to purchase the eBook directly from the publisher.

Brightspace

All courses listed under "MyCourses" inside myMCC are operating in Brightspace. You will be enrolled in two courses for PSY-101: one of them is your class, and it will look something like "22FA PSY 101-000 Intro to Psy Science"; the other is our PSY-101 testing center, which is called "22FA PSY 101 Testing Center." You will access InQuizitive and your module tests through this testing classroom, which is also linked from your professor's class. Access Brightspace through myMCC.