Mr. Forgotch
Social Studies Elective: Psychology
Psychology
This course will include but will not be limited to the following topics:
Unit 1: Approaches to Psychology
1. Introducing Psychology
2. Psychological Research Methods and Statistics
Unit 2: The Life Span
1. Infancy and Childhood
2. Adolescence
3. Adulthood and Old Age
Unit 3: The Workings of Mind and Body
1. Body and Behavior
2. Altered States of Consciousness
3. Sensation and Perception
Unit 4: Learning and Cognitive Processes
1. Learning: Principles and Applications
2. Memory and Thought
3. Thinking and Language
4. Motivation and Emotion
Unit 5: Personality and Individuality
1. Psychological Testing
2. Theories of Personality
Unit 6: Adjustment and Breakdown
1. Stress and Health
2. Psychological Disorders
3. Therapy and Change
Unit 7: Social Psychology
1. Individual Interaction
2. Group Interaction
3. Attitudes and Social Influence
4. Psychology: Present and Future
Grading
Grades will be based on a similar format. The percentages may vary.
50%- Tests and projects
20%- Quizzes
15%- Class Participation
15%- Class Work
Examples of projects we will be doing:
-music experiment
-life span project
-personality tests
Behavior
Hopefully this will not be a problem, but just in case, the following rules will be in effect. First offense will result in a warning. Second offense will result in a teacher detention. Further offenses may result in a call home or a referral to the office.
If there are any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
[email protected]
9/1-9/5
Unit 1 Quiz- Tues. 9/2
Social Studies Elective: Psychology
Psychology
This course will include but will not be limited to the following topics:
Unit 1: Approaches to Psychology
1. Introducing Psychology
2. Psychological Research Methods and Statistics
Unit 2: The Life Span
1. Infancy and Childhood
2. Adolescence
3. Adulthood and Old Age
Unit 3: The Workings of Mind and Body
1. Body and Behavior
2. Altered States of Consciousness
3. Sensation and Perception
Unit 4: Learning and Cognitive Processes
1. Learning: Principles and Applications
2. Memory and Thought
3. Thinking and Language
4. Motivation and Emotion
Unit 5: Personality and Individuality
1. Psychological Testing
2. Theories of Personality
Unit 6: Adjustment and Breakdown
1. Stress and Health
2. Psychological Disorders
3. Therapy and Change
Unit 7: Social Psychology
1. Individual Interaction
2. Group Interaction
3. Attitudes and Social Influence
4. Psychology: Present and Future
Grading
Grades will be based on a similar format. The percentages may vary.
50%- Tests and projects
20%- Quizzes
15%- Class Participation
15%- Class Work
Examples of projects we will be doing:
-music experiment
-life span project
-personality tests
Behavior
Hopefully this will not be a problem, but just in case, the following rules will be in effect. First offense will result in a warning. Second offense will result in a teacher detention. Further offenses may result in a call home or a referral to the office.
If there are any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
[email protected]
9/1-9/5
Unit 1 Quiz- Tues. 9/2