This class is taught in English.

- Demonstrate an understanding of basic psychology concepts.
- Review the stages of development across the lifespan and know the important contributing theorists.
- Know sensation and perception, and be able to differentiate between the two.
- Recall various theories in past and present psychology and their contributions to modern day treatments and research.
- Identify the differences between the different theories of learning, such as Operant and Classical. 
- Apply Social Psychology research to everyday situations.
- Describe the origins of intelligence testing noting the contribution of individuals to the development of these tests as well as defining the term "intelligence" and how it varies from professional to professional. 

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 a Director of Education and Compliance for an educational facility.

Homework Offered
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. 
Assessments Offered
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. 
Grades Offered

I will provide hand-outs and articles. There are no textbooks required.