1. Psychology
Mr. Carola

2. What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental process.
The primary focus of this course is to introduce numerous topics in human behavior and development.
By doing so, it may potentially enrich your own life through the understanding of psychological principles.

3. Topics of Study

4. Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology
Why study psychology?
History of Psychology
Psychology Professions
Scientific Method
Research data and analysis
Statistical Evaluation

5. Unit 2: The Life Span Infancy & Childhood
Cognitive and emotional development
Adolescence
Physical, personal and social development
Adulthood & Old Age

6. Unit 3: Workings of the Body and Mind
Nervous system
The brain
Sleep and dreams
Hypnosis and Meditation
Senses and Sensations
Perception

7. Unit 4: Learning and Cognitive Process
Classical and Operant Conditioning
Social learning
Memory and thought
Thinking and problem solving
Motivation and emotions

8. Unit 5: Personality and Individuality
Characteristics of tests
Measuring intelligence, achievement, and abilities
Personality testing
Theories – Psychoanalytic, Learning, Humanistic, Cognitive and Trait

9. Unit 6: Adjustment and Breakdown
Stress and health
Psychological disorders – anxiety, schizophrenia, mood disorders, drug addiction.
Therapy and change.

10. Unit 7: Social Psychology
Individual Interaction
Relationships
Group behaviors
Conformity and obedience
Attitude formation and change

11. Grading Policy Tests………………………………35% Projects…………………………..35%
Psychology Journal…………..15%
Quizzes……………………………15%

12. Psychology Journal
A journal of psychology related articles with written summaries will be graded each marking period.
At the end of each marking period there must be 7 articles and summaries. This will total 21 summaries for the entire course.
Each week you will submit and present to the class 1 article and summary.
You will determine the relationship of the article to the field of study that is being covered.

13. Textbook The textbook will be used to supplement classroom activities.
Although used regularly, they will not be distributed for home use.
By student request the may be checked out periodically.

14. Classroom Expectations
Be on time to class.
Bring all materials & be ready to work
Respect your peers
Be attentive (no sleeping)
Remain seated until the bell rings.
You are responsible for seeking absentee work.
No hats, cell phones, headphones, etc.
Do not write on desks
Be responsible for yourself.

15. Teacher Contact… Call the High School 497-2200 or
can also be accessed via the course web site on the High School’s web page.