Psychology (Fall) / Sociology (Spring):
10th - 12th Grades
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Introduction to Psychology will introduce you to the fundamental principles of psychology and to the major subjects of psychological inquiry. These include, but will not be limited to: Freud- Id, Ego, Superego, Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning Experiments and Theories, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and Piaget’s Learning Theories, etc…Our primary focus will be to understand how psychology explains and helps us understand the factors that impact human behavior, thinking and reactions to our environment.
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This course has been designed to not only provide you with the tools necessary for the study of psychology, but to present you with a sampling of the major areas of psychology research. The course begins with a short overview of how psychology developed as an academic discipline and an introduction to a number of the principal methodologies most commonly deployed in its study. The subsequent units are arranged around broad areas of research, including emotion, development, memory, and psychopathology. We will focus on well-substantiated research and current trends within each of these categories: sensory perception, cognition, learning theory, personality development, clinical applications, and life cycle development.
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