PSYCHOLOGY I
Overview -
The human brain is fascinating. Where do thoughts and memories come from? What are emotions? And why do we behave the way we do? Above all, how do these factors influence our relationships with others? In Psychology I, you will begin to understand the human mind by exploring the research and theories of some of the most brilliant psychologists throughout history. Learn how psychology influences personality and development throughout the entire human lifespan, even from birth. Explore different psychological disorders and how they are treated according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder. And learn psychological tips that you can use every day, like how to cope and reduce stress. So, are you ready to unlock the mysteries of the human brain?
MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS -
- Roots of Psychology
- Principles of Psychological Research
- Psychodynamic Perspectives
- Humanistic Perspectives
- Trait and Social-Cognitive Perspectives
The Human Lifespan
- Studying Development
- Prenatal Development and the Newborn
- Early Childhood Development
- Development in Childhood
- Adolescence
- Aging
Learning and Memory
- Classical Conditioning
- Operant Conditioning
- Observational and Cognitive Learning
- Information Processing
- Storage
- Retrieval
Thinking and Language
- Language Acquisition
- Language and Thought
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Obstacles
- Stress
- Coping
- History of Psychological Disorders
- Using the DSM
- Schizophrenic and Dissociative Disorders
- Bipolar, Depressive, and Anxiety Disorders
- Personality Disorders, OCD, and PTSD
- Treatment of Psychological Disorders
Grade Level
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
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Duration
semester
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Prerequisites
none
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Mode
Online
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Ratio
1 Teacher : 9 Student (Standard)
1 Teacher : 15 Student (max)
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Exams & Assessments
Online via Learning Management System
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Academic Year
9.6 Months ≈ 10 Months
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Commencement of Academic Year
January
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End of Academic Year
November
Requirements
none