Human Sciences

Psychology

This course introduces high school students to the study of psychology and helps them master fundamental concepts in research, theory, and human behavior. Students analyze human growth, learning, personality, and behavior from the perspective of major theories within psychology

1.0 CreditGrades 9–12100% OnlineSelf-Paced15 ModulesStandard High School

About the course

Course Overview

This course introduces high school students to the study of psychology and helps them master fundamental concepts in research, theory, and human behavior. Students analyze human growth, learning, personality, and behavior from the perspective of major theories within psychology. From a psychological point of view, students investigate the nature of being human as they build a comprehensive understanding of traditional psychological concepts and contemporary perspectives in the field. Course components include an introduction to the history, perspectives, and research of psychology; an understanding of topics such as the biological aspects of psychology, learning, and cognitive development; the stages of human development; aspects of personality and intelligence; the classification and treatment of psychological disorders; and psychological aspects of social interactions.

Textbook: Psychology Excel Education Systems, Inc. – 2022

By the end of the course

Learning Objectives

  • Compare and contrast the various schools of psychological thought.
  • Analyze biological, psychological, and social factors and how they work together in order to better understand psychology.
  • Differentiate between sensation and perception.
  • Differentiate between unlearned and learned behavior.
  • Identify brain structures and various environmental and biological influences on personality.
  • Define personality and discuss environmental and biological influences on personality.
  • Describe the different types of psychotherapy.

Course contents

What You'll Study

01Module

Introduction to Psychology

02Module

Fields of Psychology

03Module

Research Methods

04Module

Sensation & Perception

05Module

States of Consciousness

06Module

Life Span Development

07Module

Learning

08Module

Memory

09Module

Thinking & Intelligence

10Module

Motivation & Emotion

11Module

Personality

12Module

Social Psychology

13Module

Psychological Disorders

14Module

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

15Module

Stress & Health Psychology

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