- State College Area High School
- 12th Gr. Psychology
- Psychology Unit Guide
Brennan, Tim, Social Studies
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12th GRADE PSYCHOLOGY UNIT GUIDE
MR. BRENNANDomain 1: METHODS
Chapter 1 - Introductory Chapter
Module 1 - Introduction and Careers
Module 2 - History and Perspectives
Module 3 - Nature vs. Nurture
Chapter 2 - Research and Statistics
Module 4 - Research Strategies
Module 5 - Statistics
Domain 2: BIOPHYSICAL DOMAIN
Chapter 3 - Biological Bases of Behavior Chapter
Module 6 - Neural and Hormonal
Module 7 - The Brain
Chapter 4 - Sensation and Perception Chapter
Module 8 - Sensation
Module 9 - Preception
Chapter 5 - Motivation and Emotion Chapter
Module 10 - Motivation
Module 11 - Emotion
Chapter 6 - Stress and Health Chapter
Module 12 - Stress
Module 13 - Wellness
Domain 3: DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAIN
Chapter 7 - Lifespan and Development Chapter
Module 14 - Prenatal and Childhood Development
Module 15 - Adolescence
Module 16 - Adulthood and Aging
Chapter 8 - Personality Chapter
Module 17 - Psychodynamic and Humanistic Perspective on Personality
Module 18 - Trait and Social-Cognitive Perspective on Personality
Domain 4: COGNITIVE DOMAIN
Chapter 9 - Learning Chapter
Module 19 - Classical Conditioning
Module 20 - Operant Conditioning
Module 21 - Observational Learning
Domain 5: VARIATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP BEHAVIOR DOMAIN
Chapter 13 - Psychological Disorders Chapter
Module 29 - Introduction to Psychological Disorders
Module 30 - Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Module 31 - Dissociative, Schizophrenic and Personality Disorders
Chapter 15 - Social Psychology Chapter
Module 34 - Social Thinking and Social Influence
STUDENT OUTCOMES
As a result of this study of the five domains of psychology, students will demonstrate the ability to:-
Understand the nature of human beings, both as individuals and as members of social groups.
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Appreciate psychology, both as an academic discipline and as a body of knowledge relevant to the student’s life and culture.
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Examine the major concepts and theories of psychology.
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Apply critical thinking skills and be aware of the need for careful, objective evaluation of psychological ideas.
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Employ the various methods of psychological inquiry.
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Maintain high ethical standards and sensitivity in applying the principles of psychology to themselves, other people, and other organisms.
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Recognize and apply psychological principles to everyday situations.
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