Why do we study psychology? It is interesting It happens all around us It helps us understand ourselves and others Emphasis of the classes: Scientifically studying human and animal behaviors and thought processes Analysis and application of the six modern approaches to psychology (biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, cross-cultural) Psychology 1 emphasizes major learning, personality, and psychopathologic ideas, theories, and theorists. Psychology 2 emphasizes therapy, social psychology, sensation & perception, consciousness, and development. Current research will be presented to highlight current and ongoing happenings in psychology. Approximate Grade Breakdown 60% Daily Activities and Assignments 40% Tests & Quizzes Textbook: Thinking About Psychology (3rd edition) Psychology 1 Outline Unit 1 Introduction to Psychology modules 1, 2, 3 Unit Test September 8/11 Unit 2 Learning and Memory modules 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 Unit Test October 13/16 Unit 3 Thinking and Personality modules 24, 25, 28, 29 Unit Test November 14/15 Unit 4 Disorders and Stress modules 30, 31, 32, 35, 36
Unit Test is part of the Semester Exam Psychology 2 Outline Unit 5 Sensation, Perception, Consciousness (modules 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Unit 6 Brain, Body, Developmental Psychology (modules 4, 5, 11, 12, 13) Unit 7 Social Psychology & Nature (modules 18, 19, 20, 21) Unit 8
Motivation, Emotion & Treatment (modules 26, 27, 33, 34) |
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