PSYCHOLOGY

Do you wonder what makes people act the way they do? Are you interested in knowing the different ways people learn, grow and develop? If yes, then this course is for you! Psychology 11 is open to all grade 11 and 12 students and is an introduction to the concepts, methods and history of modern psychology.

Topics include perception, motivation, frustration and social behaviour. This course also includes psychology experiments and demonstrations of selected topics (IQ testing, surveys, “behaviour” experiments, discussions on dealing with conflict, field studies, memory tests, etc.)

Building on the foundations established in Psychology 11, students will begin to explore topics surrounding human adjustment and breakdown. Students will explore the topics of stress: the causes, our psychological and physiological reaction to stress, and coping mechanisms. Students will also investigate the causes, symptoms, and treatments of several psychological disorders. Focus will be placed on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other interesting psychological abnormalities. The class will participate in a deeper exploration into psychological therapies and their governing theories.

Students will explore the field of social psychology with a specialization in social interactions, group dynamics, and the mob mentality. Students will also examine, through case studies and current events, topics such as sociopathy, antisocial personality disorder, grief and loss, and developmental disorders.

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.  It must be part of your Transition Plan. In order to take this course, see Ms. McNamee to make sure this aligns with your career plans. When taking this Dual Credit Course, Psychology 12 credit is earned concurrently with Psychology 130.