An introductory college-level psychology course where students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. The units include:
Scientific Foundations of Psychology
Biological Bases of Behavior
Sensation and Perception
Learning
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
The course will also prepare students to pass the Advanced Placement exam which can reward college credit
10th Grade and Up
210735002 - Advanced Placement Psychology (D44)
210735003 - Advanced Placement Psychology, Gifted (D45)
Social Studies
Elective
Advanced Placement