Class Platform: Virtual Learning

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, February 2 - April 13, *10 week class*

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Class Description: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. Much psychological research is relevant to our everyday lives, and can be used to make our lives better. Topics will include learning, memory, communication, persuasion, problem solving, relationships, and perception. There will be presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and discussion.

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Instructor Biographies: After retiring from 38 years teaching psychology at a Michigan community college, Gail Knapp moved to Las Vegas to escape the snow. Since joining OLLI at UNLV, Knapp has taught classes, taken classes, and is currently an OLLI Steering Council member and its secretary. A true believer in lifelong learning, she earned a law degree at age 62 and also became a Professional Registered Parliamentarian in 2001. She is past president of the Nevada State Association of Parliamentarians, and was elected as a commissioner and as vice-chair of the National Association of Parliamentarians Commission on Credentialing.