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General Psychology - Explaining What We Do and Why We Do It - Semester Multi-Day

In this 12 week class that meets twice a week, learners will get a more in-depth introduction to the history, practices and research in the field of Psychology.
Ronda Doster, MS, LPC
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(59)
Class

What's included

24 live meetings
22 in-class hours
Homework
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.
Assessment
Letter Grade will be Issued as well as a certificate of completion.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Week #1: Class 1 – Introduction to the Science of Psychology - Psychology Defined; Perspectives in Psychology; Careers in Psychology
Week #1: Class 2 - Research Methods; Experimental Research in Psychology
Week #2: Class 1 -  Biological Aspects of Psychology - Discussion of the Neurons and Neurotransmitters; Central Nervous System - The Brain and Spinal Cord.
Week #2: Class 2 -  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 #3: Class 1 - Biological Aspects of Psychology - Discussion of Peripheral Nervous System and Role in Stress
Week #3: Class 2 - Introduction to Sensation & Perception
Week #4: Class 1 - Consciousness - Continuum of Consciousness, Stages of Sleep 
Week #4: Class 2 - Theories of Dreaming 
Week #5: Class 1 - Sleep Disorders
Week #5: Class 2 - Health, Stress and Coping - Identifying Physical and Psychological Effects of Stress on Body
Week #6: Class 1 - Health, Stress and Coping - Coping Strategies
Week #6: Class 2 - Memory - Types of Memory and How Memory Works
Week #7: Class 1 - Memory Continued - Recall & Recognition
Week #7: Class 2 - Personality - Theories of Personality including Psychoanalytic, Cognitive, Humanistic, and Behavioral and Famous Theorists
Week #8: Class 1 - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Diagnosing and Treating Mental Health Issues
Week #8: Class 2 - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Subjective (MMPI and Five Factors) and Projective Personality Testing (TAT, HTP, Rorschach Inkblot)
Week #9: Class 1 - 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 #9: Class 2 - Psychological Disorders - Anxiety Disorders; Obsessive Compulsive & Related Disorders; Trauma & Stress Related Disorders
Week #10: Class 1  - Psychological Disorders - Schizophrenia & Dissociative Disorders
Week #10: Class 2 - Psychological Disorders - Personality Disorders
Week #11: Class 1 - Psychological Disorders - Disorders of Childhood 
Week #11: Class 2 - Social Psychology - Compliance, Conformity and Obedience
Week #12: Class 1 - Social Psychology - Aggression & Frustration
Week #12: Class 2 - Social Psychology - Group Processes - Deindividuation, the Bystander Effect, Diffusion of Responsibility, Prosocial Behavior/Altruism, Groupthink

I lecture with powerpoints and ask questions to encourage learner participation but I respect that some learners like to be verbal whereas other learners prefer to watch and listen. I also encourage them to interact by responding in the classroom if they are not comfortable verbalizing in the live class meeting.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There is a brief mention of Hitler when we discuss studies in Obedience. We discuss psychological research that was deemed unethical throughout history that may be emotional for some individuals. We also discuss details of mental illness and how treatments have changed throughout history. Violence and aggression will come up under some of the topics. If a learner brings up inappropriate content for the class or appears to be emotionally bothered by any of the topics I will allow them to leave the class during that topic and will follow up with the learner at the end of class.
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
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 therapist for 10+ years and have taught psychology courses for the past 20 years. I have a passion for 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 a Director of Education and Compliance for an educational facility. 

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$360

for 24 classes
2x per week, 12 weeks
55 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class

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