General Psychology - Explaining Human Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior - Semester
In this 12 week class, learners will get an introduction to the history, practices and research in the field of Psychology.
Ronda Doster, MS, LPC
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
12 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Articles to read; simple questions to answer each week. Three quizzes and a character analysis. This class can be taken for a grade or for a certificate of completion if the learner does not want to complete the weekly activities/assignments.Letter Grade
Letter Grade will be Issued as well as a certificate of completion.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Class Experience Week #1 – Introduction to the Science of Psychology - Psychology Defined; Research Methods; Careers in Psychology Week #2 - Biological Aspects of Psychology - Discussion of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System; Neurotransmitters and Functions of Parts of the Brain Week #3 - Biological Aspects of Psychology Continued. Role of the brain in medical issues such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, CTE and Mental Health Issues such as Depression and Anxiety. Week #4 - Consciousness - Continuum of Consciousness, Stages of Sleep and Dreaming, Sleep Disorders Week #5 - Consciousness Continued - Hypnosis, Drugs Week #6 - Health, Stress and Coping - Identifying Physical and Psychological Effects of Stress on Body and Coping Strategies Week #7 - Personality - Theories of Personality including Psychoanalytic, Cognitive, Humanistic, and Behavioral and Famous Theorists Week #8 - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Subjective (MMPI and Five Factors) and Projective Personality Testing (TAT, HTP, Rorschach Inkblot) Week #9 - Psychological Disorders - Anxiety Disorders and Schizophrenia (Etiology, Symptoms and Treatments), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder and Phobias. Week #10 - Psychological Disorders - Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders; Childhood Disorders - Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Week #11 - Social Psychology - Part I - Compliance, Conformity and Obedience, Aggression and Frustration Week #12 - Social Psychology - Part II - Group Processes - Deindividuation, the Bystander Effect, Diffusion of Responsibility, Prosocial Behavior/Altruism, Groupthink Extra Notes Provided in the Form of Hand-Outs.
Learning Goals
● Demonstrate an understanding of basic psychology concepts
● Recall the building blocks of the brain and the nervous system
● Demonstrate the ability to understand the impact of sleep
● Recall various psychology theories
● Demonstrate the ability to understand the impact of anxiety and mood disorders
● Apply social psychology to everyday situations
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Science of Psychology
Psychology Defined; Research Methods; Careers in Psychology 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Biological Aspects of Psychology
Discussion of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System; Neurotransmitters and Functions of Parts of the Brain 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Biological Aspects of Psychology Continued
Role of the brain in medical issues such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, CTE and Mental Health Issues such as Depression and Anxiety. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Consciousness
Continuum of Consciousness, Stages of Sleep and Dreaming 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is discussion at one point about cults (Jim Jones) and obedience to a cult leader as well as brief references to Hitler when we talk about Milgram's studies in Obedience. Violence is also mentioned when discussing the bystander effect and deindividuation but We do not go into graphic detail but it can be disturbing hearing about violence and mass suicides. The content is developmentally age appropriate. We also discuss drugs and mental illness. If a student brings up inappropriate content for the class or appears to be emotionally bothered by any of the topics I will follow up with the student and/or parent.
Supply List
I will provide any materials that are needed other than basic pen/pencil and paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
59reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Wright State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wright State University
My degrees are a BS in Psychology, an MS in Mental Health Counseling and all but dissertation for a PHD in Psychology. I was a counselor for 10 years and have taught psychology courses for the past 20 years. I have a passion working with teenagers and hope to focus on topics in psychology that I have found my students to have enjoyed over the years. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor. Reviews
Live Group Course
$250
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
60 min
Completed by 199 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
5-12 learners per class
