ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Instructor: Date Assigned:_________
Credits granted upon completion: A completed assignment is equivalent to 5 instructional days of work. Ten (10) credits will be earned upon successful completion of all assignments and a grade of 60% or better on each test
Course Goals:
The student will be introduced to the discipline of psychology by emphasizing the history of psychology as a science, the different theoretical approaches that underlie explanations of behavior, and the contemporary research methods used by psychologists.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the principal twentieth century approaches to psychology.
The student will develop an understanding of the relationship between biology and behavior through a study of the brain, the nervous system, the endocrine system, and genetics.
The student will develop an awareness of the differences between learned and unlearned behavior.
The student will develop an awareness of the factors of motivation and emotion and the impact of each on human development and action.
Method of evaluation:
1. Teacher observation and review of student work.
2. Quizzes and tests (mastery level 60% or better).
Other:________________________________________________________________________________
Description of major learning activities and /or study materials:
Textbook and study materials: Psychology and You; National Textbook Co.
Computer based instructional opportunity:
Supplemental audiovisual instructional support:
Note: All school resources needed for completion of assignments are available to Independent Study students.
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Assignment Description
UNIT 1
1. Read and study Chapters 1, 2.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 2
1. Read and study Chapters 3, 4.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 3
1. Read and study Chapters 5, 6.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 4
1. Read and study Chapters 7, 8.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 5
1. Read and study Chapters 9, 10.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 6
1. Read and study Chapters 11, 12.
2.Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 7
1. Read and study Chapters 13, 14.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 8
1. Read and study Chapters 15, 16.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 9
1. Read and study Chapters 17, 18.
2. Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.
UNIT 10
1. Read and study Chapters 19, 20.
2.Define every BOLD term "in context"
3. Complete the Review questions at the end of each of the chapter or complete the study guide in class.