Psychology

Psychology looks at the way that human's minds operate and how our minds perceive the world around them. Psychology seeks to build an understanding of how the mind builds its own perception of itself, constructs the identity of an individual, and helps place the individual within the conscious and unconscious world. In this semester long course students will be working through an examination of how Psychologists study the role of the individual and group dynamics, how individuals learn and develop, how individuals work as part of a larger whole, and finally how the mind seeks to interpret its own reality. Through studying Psychology students will have a better understanding of the way the mind works and develop their ability to think critically.

Essential Learning Expectations:

• Theory: Through examining the varied perspectives and the different ways that psychologists examine the mind, individuals, and groups students will become familiar with the ways that psychology can be studied.
• Psychological Thinking: Students will examine the development of scientific attitudes and skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, and an appreciation for scientific methodology
• Research: An awareness that psychological knowledge, like all scientific knowledge, evolves rapidly as new discoveries are made
• Application: An ability to relate psychological knowledge to everyday life
• Identity: Students will gain an understanding of the factors that go into the formulation of personal development in terms of self-awareness, cognitive ability, and feelings of connections.