Psychology

Course Overview

Psychology introduces students to the science of psych.  Students learn foundational knowledge regarding the scientific method, and human anatomy, and apply this to the study of memory, learning, stress, thought and personality, and states of consciousness.  Students also analyze common psychological disorders career paths within Psychology. 

• psychology as a science, the scientific method, and the nature of nature
• The parts and functions of the brain and its importance in the field of psychology
• The central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, the neuron, and sending and receiving a signal
• The process of memory, the three stages of memory, types of memory, and methods of storage
• Concepts addressed include conditioning and post conditioning, the role and work of JB Watson
• Psychology as a science, the scientific method, and the nature of nature
• The parts and functions of the brain and its importance in the field of psychology
• The central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, the neuron, and sending and receiving a signal
• The process of memory, the three stages of memory, types of memory, and methods of storage
• Concepts addressed include conditioning and post conditioning, the role and work of JB Watson
• Central adaptation syndrome, the filter and ABCs of behavior, sources of stress, conflict, and responses to stress.
• Personality and its role in the field of psychology
• The integral role that sleeps plays in our lives.  Consciousness biorhythms, sleep, sleep cycles, sleep disorders, and hypnosis biofeedback and meditation are addressed
• pathology, classification of disorders, psychology vs. psychiatry
• psychopathology, schizophrenia, types of schizophrenia, as well as personality disorders
• Understanding of being the psychologist, areas of specialization, education, and development and personality.