Psychology
What is Psychology? It is the scientific study of human and animal behaviors and mental processes
Why do we study psychology?
1. It is interesting & happening all around us
2. It helps us understand ourselves and others
What is the 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/Assignments/Participation
40% Tests & Quizzes
Textbook: Thinking About Psychology (3rd edition)
Psychology 1 Outline
Unit 1 Introduction to Psychology (modules 1, 2, 3)
Unit 2 Learning and Memory (modules 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23)
Unit 3 Thinking and Personality (modules 24, 25, 28, 29)
Unit 4 Disorders and Stress (modules 30, 31, 32, 35, 36)
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)