Psychology Syllabus

GJSD Course Syllabus

Psychology

Mr. Thomas Staib, ​ tstaib@gjsd.net​,533-5601 ext 55102, https://sites.google.com/a/gjsd.net/tstaib-gjsd-net/​,​ https://www.remind.com/​,Conference time 9:23-10:06

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Course Description -

● Psychology is an elective course that provides a broad introduction to the theories and practices of the science. Psychology is the study of the human mind by observing human behavior. The course examines contemporary perspectives used by psychologists to understand behavior and mental processes, and identifies major subfields and career opportunities that compromise psychology. Students will explore research strategies used by psychologists, study the hierarchical organization of the structure and function of the brain and how heredity interacts with the environment to influence behavior. Students will evaluate the interaction of the person and the environment in determining perception. The course examines the major theories of motivation and emotion, and evaluates the physiological, affective, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of emotion. Students will investigate the physiological and psychological reactions to stress and discover cognitive and behavioral strategies for dealing with stress and promoting health. This course is a perfect prerequisite for any student who is considering college.

Course Units -

● Unit 1 Methods Domain: Introduction and research Methods

● Unit 2 Biopsychological Domain Biological bases of behavior

● Unit 3 Sensation and Perception

● Unit 4 Motivation and Emotion

● Unit 5 Causes and Consequences of Stress

● Unit 6 Infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging

● Unit 7 Personality and Assessment

● Unit 8 Cognitive Domain, Learning

● Unit 9 Memory

● Unit 10 Thinking and Language

● Unit 11 States of Consciousness

● Unit 12 Measuring Intelligence

● Unit 13 Behavior Domain, Psychological Disorders

● Unit 14 Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Types of Assignments -

● Tests

● Quizzes

● In-Class Assignments

● Discussions

● Oral Review Exercises

● Writing Assignments

● Projects

● Web activities

Resources -

Course Text & Readings:

• Psychology a Discovery Experience

Guidelines for Course Grade Weighting

Year Courses

Class Attendance / Late to Class

GJSD​supports the concept that consistent and timely attendance is vital to success in any class.Please review the procedures enforced at GJSD within the Discipline Policy regarding absences and lates to class.