Psychology & Mr. Lanier
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Psychology: What is it?
What is Psychology?
This is a semester-long introductory course to the discipline of psychology. The course is designed to provide you with a better understanding of your own mind and behavior and can also shed light upon the mindsets and actions of others. Ultimately, we seek to answer the question: Why do we do what we do?
Unit Description **All units are subject to change at the teacher’s discretion.**
Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology
Unit 2: The Science of Psychology
Unit 3: Human Development
Unit 4: Thinking and Learning
Unit 5: Psychological Testing and Theories of Personality
Unit 6: Mental Health
Unit 7: Social Psychology
Hello! My name is Mr. Lanier ('luh-NEER'), your Psychology teacher.
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About Mr. Lanier:
The 2022-23 school year marks my 15th year teaching at South Hills High School. Throughout my time at SHHS, I have taught Geography, AP United States History, AP Human Geography and Ethnic Studies. I'm also currently teaching Personal Financial Literacy (PFL). I really enjoy getting creative in my teaching, trying new things and, more than anything, proving to my students that whatever I share with them will actually matter to their lives.
I have been married to my beautiful wife for 9 years with whom I have a 7-year old son and a 20-month old daughter.
I am really looking forward to getting to know each of you as, together, we begin to unwrap the immesurable treasure of self-discovery. This is, of course, the first step towards empathy!
"Know thyself." --Socrates
Here's to a great year! --Mr. Lanier