Psychology 101 is an introductory course that explores the fundamental concepts and theories of psychology, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students learn about various psychological perspectives, including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and humanistic psychology, as well as key figures like Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers. The course typically covers essential topics such as developmental psychology, social psychology, and abnormal psychology. Students also examine research methods used in psychology, including experiments and surveys, to understand how psychologists gather and analyze data to draw conclusions about human behavior.