Description
Psychology Course Description
This class will be a look at the study of psychology, the study of the human mind and behavior.
In this very practical class, students will learn how your mind processes and interprets information.
You will explore topics such as:
- mental health and wellness
- how to build successful interpersonal relationships
- how to improve your study habits and memory
- how the brain grows and develops
Grade Levels
- 9th – 12th grade
Prerequisites
- None
Curriculum
- Textbook is provided – Book report book – Who Switched Off My Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf
Psychology Course Outline
- The Biology of the Mind
- Nature vs. nurture
- Human Nature
- Childhood development
- Sensation and perception
- Perceptual organization
- Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning
- Memory
- Thinking
- Intelligence
- Emotions
- Stress and stressors
- Perspectives on personality
- Assessment and issues in personality
- Abnormal behavior
- Psychological disorders
- Psychological treatments
- Biomedical treatments and issues in treatments
- Social psychology
- Applied psychology and careers
Estimated Workload
- 4-6 Hours
