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Remember: Positive emotion is analgesic. That is, it also gets rid of negative emotion. A lot of positive emotion you are going to feel is when you are working towards a goal. For many of you, that will be IB Diplomas and AP Certificates. I know I have worked hard to set your course up to make your success possible and I look forward to a great year with you all. The way in which we will study Psychology will cover the mechanistic science behind how we think and behave and can also provide practical tools you can use in your everyday life.
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IB Psychology I (HL)
IB Psychology is a rigorous and challenging course designed to allow college-bound juniors and seniors an intensive study of the field of psychology. The course is both reading and writing intensive and allows students to examine the fundamental influences of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural processes and factors upon human behavior and cognition. The biological level of analysis demonstrates what humans share, whereas the cognitive and socio-cultural levels of analysis reveal the diversity that exists between human behavior and cognitive systems. Students will examine and analyze various models and theories, which attempt to explain human behavior as well as develop an awareness of the applications of psychological research. Finally, students will conduct qualitative research in psychology and complete their IB Internal Assessment, IA.
Learning Objectives for IB Psych HL Year 1 (subject to updates and improvements)
IB Psychology II (HL)
Overview of the Class:
Throughout this course we will review the three levels of analysis of psychology which include biological, cognitive, & sociocultural. In your senior year, you will learn about a range of options: abnormal, health, and psychology of human relationships. Additionally, we will cover extensions related to ethics, animal experimentation, and globalization/technology. You will finish learning about qualitative research in psychology and complete a month-long review to feel confident going into your IB Exam in May.
Learning Objectives for IB Psych HL Year 2 (subject to updates and improvements)
Overview of the Class: (Order may be different)
Unit 1: Biology of Behavior (Neuroscience, Systems, Methods, and States of Consciousness)
Unit 2: Cognitive Psychology (Thinking, memory, language, and intelligence)
Unit 3: Research Methods and the Foundations of Psychology (Approaches and Research)
Unit 4: Motivation, Stress, Emotion, and Personality
Unit 5: Human Relationships
Unit 6: Developmental Psychology and Learning
Unit 7: Sensation and Perception
Unit 8: Stress, Health, and Clinical Psychology
Unit 9: Sociocultural Approach
Unit 10: Exam Review
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AP Psychology Exam on May 9th, 2024 12 p.m./Afternoon Session
Learning Objectives for 2023-2024 (subject to changes)
Overview of the Class: (Order may be different)
Unit 1: Biology of Behavior (Neuroscience, Anatomy, and Behaviors)
Unit 2: Cognitive Psychology (Thinking, memory, language, and intelligence)
Unit 3: Research Methods and the Foundations of Psychology (Approaches and Research)
Unit 4: Motivation, Stress, Emotion, and Personality
Unit 5: Human Relationships
Unit 6: Developmental Psychology and Learning
Unit 7: Sensation and Perception
Unit 8: Stress, Health, and Clinical Psychology
Unit 9: Sociocultural Perspectives on Behaviors
Unit 10: Exam Review
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Learning Objectives for 2024-2025 (subject to changes in pacing)
About Me:
This is my fourth year at South, and my twelfth year of teaching. I will be teaching Honors, AP, and IB Psychology. I previously taught in Alexander Co., Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston Co., and for the public schools of Boston and New York City. Even though I am originally from North Carolina, I went to the City University of New York for a B.A. Economics, with work in behavioral economics, and to UMASS Boston for a M.A. in History. I previously worked in investment management for nearly a decade involved in trading, asset management, and financial planning.
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