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Course
Syllabus
Course Name:
Psychology
I Course
Information
Course
Number: 1322
Level:
College Prep
Department: Social Science
II Course Description
Prerequisite: None
Open
to: Juniors, Seniors
Length:
1 Semester
Credit:
.5
Summary: Psychology is the study of behavior, mental processes, and the
variables that influence them. This class prepares students to study psychology
at the college level. Reading and writing assignments are required. Topics
covered in this course include early development, cognition, personality theory,
learning, the brain, sensory processes, perceptual abilities, social psychology,
abnormal behavior, and careers in psychology. Students who obtain credit in
this course may not enroll in Advanced Placement Psychology.
III Course Goals
As a
result of the study of Psychology, students will:
1)
Understand the various perspectives psychologists take in explaining human
behavior.
2)
Develop a mastery of major vocabulary concepts related to the field of
Psychology and the ability to apply these concepts to human experiences.
3)
Think critically about human behavior and experiences and about scientific
research.
4)
Develop reading comprehension skills.
5)
Develop a deeper understanding of themselves as human beings.
IV Textbooks and Materials
McMahon
& Romano Psychology & You - (3rd edition, 2000) McMahon & Romano
V Course Outline
Units
of Instruction:
Unit 1: Introduction and Research Methods
Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior
Unit 3: Sensation and Perception
Unit 4: Motivation and Emotion
Unit 5: States of Consciousness
Unit 6: Principles of Learning
Unit 7: Information Processing and Memory
Unit 8: Intelligence and Creativity
Unit 9: Human Development
Unit 10: Theories of Personality
Unit 11: Psychological Disorder
Unit 12: Treatment of Psychological Disorders
Major Assessments: Unit Exams
Unit
Projects
Semester
Exam
(Parents and students: please consult individual teachers for grading policies,
extra credit info, class procedures, etc.)
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