In psychology 11 students learn to understand themselves and others through a variety of psychological approaches. Students gain insights into how and why people think and behave as they do. They discover the historical roots of psychology and how today’s methods and practices have developed. They examine changes, growth and challenges throughout the lifespan, including child development, adolescent development and adulthood and aging. They inquire about the ways that the body and mind work together and impact behavior and mental processes (including memory, the brain, altered states of consciousness). Overall psychology 11 students learn to describe, predict, understand and influence behaviour and mental processes, while developing their skills for communicating in the social sciences.
In psychology 12 the topics are timely and relevant for senior secondary students as they examine what motivates people to think, feel and behave the way they do. Students gain a strong understanding of human behaviour and personality while exploring psychological testing and the nature of intelligence. They also explore and develop an understanding of social psychology including: individual and group interaction, attitudes formation, social influences on behaviour, psychology of media, and interpersonal relations. Through readings, film, research, guest speakers and discussion, students gain a better understanding of mental health and wellness while developing skills for communicating in the social sciences.
This course acquaints students with major contemporary issues in psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics include: the application of psychological knowledge on lifespan development, personality, abnormal behaviour, social cognition, social influence and social relations to a variety of contemporary social issues.
Topics include: Psychology and life, human development, motivation, emotion, stress and health, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies for psychological disorders. This course takes concepts from Psychology 11 and 12 and looks at them in greater detail. Psychology 130 counts for course credit at Camosun College and as credits for university transfer. When taking this Dual Credit Program, Psychology 12 credit is earned concurrently with Pyschology 130.
Psychology 11 is recommended, but not required.