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Introduction to Psychology
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US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Why do people think, act, and feel certain ways? If you are curious about these questions, you might be interested in learning more about psychology. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. This is a self-paced class, which means the lectures are pre-recorded. Each lesson will contain lectures (see below for the topics) and a homework packet with an activity, critical thinking question, and a quiz. Learners are welcome to turn in their work for a grade and...
33 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Research MethodsWe will learn about research methods, review an interactive lesson, and complete a Nearpod lesson.Lesson 2Two Unusual DisordersLearn about two unusual & rare disorders: clinical lycanthropy and conversion disorder.Week 2Lesson 3Nervous SystemWe are introducing the nervous system.Lesson 4A Study on Haunted HousesLearn about a study conducted in a haunted house & review an interactive lesson.Lesson 5AmygdalaWhat is the amygdala? Why is it important? Watch a lesson & complete a review activity.Week 3Lesson 6Introducing ConsciousnessWhat is consciousness & how to psychologists study this idea?Lesson 7Why Do People Dream?Learn about theories of dreaming.Lesson 8The Importance of SleepSleep is important for many reasons. Find out why!Lesson 9Sleepwalking CaseThis is a strange case of a crime during an episode of sleepwalking. Also, review an interactive lesson & complete a lesson on Nearpod.Week 4Lesson 10An Introduction to Sensation & PerceptionWhat is the difference between sensation & perception? We will examine optical illusions in this lesson.Lesson 11Illusions in ReptilesCan reptiles see illusions? Let's find out!Lesson 12Illusions in ChimpsDo chimps recognize faces (even when there isn't one)? Watch this lesson on a research study.Lesson 13Sensory Processing DisorderLet's discuss sensory processing disorder, complete a review activity, & complete an assignment researching sensory processing difficulties.Week 5Lesson 14Thinking IntroductionWhat do psychologists mean by thinking, or cognition?Lesson 15Puppies & Problem-SolvingHow do puppies use problem solving skills like humans? Let's find out!Lesson 16Creative Thinking & The BrainLet's discuss a study on the connection between creativity & the brain.Lesson 17Selective MutismWe will learn about selective mutism & complete a review activity.Week 6Lesson 18Intelligence IntroductionHow do psychologists examine intelligence? Let's learn about several theories.Lesson 19Narcissism & IntelligenceLet's look at the connection between narcissism & intelligence.Lesson 20Emotional IntelligenceWhat is emotional intelligence? Find out in this lesson & complete a review activity.Week 7Lesson 21Memory IntroductionLearn about how psychologists study memory.Lesson 22HippocampusWe'll discuss the role of the brain, specifically the hippocampus, in this lesson.Lesson 23Memory & NarcissismLet's discuss the connection between narcissism & memory.Lesson 24Dissociative AmnesiaWe'll discuss amnesia & complete a review activity.Week 8Lesson 25Learning IntroductionWe'll discuss the major theories of learning in this lesson.Lesson 26Hen StudyCan chickens learn? Let's find out in this research study.Lesson 27Panic DisorderLearn about panic disorder & complete a review activity.Week 9Lesson 28Groups IntroductionHow does being around other people impact you? Let's find out!Lesson 29Asch Conformity StudyLearn about a classic study in psychology about conformity.Lesson 30Social LoafingWhat is social loafing? Why is it important? Let's discuss this concept & complete a review activity.Week 10Lesson 31Personality IntroductionLet's discuss one theory of personality & make connections to your life.Lesson 32PerfectionismWe'll discuss the personality trait of perfectionism in this lesson.Lesson 33Narcissistic Personality DisorderLearn about narcissistic personality disorder & complete a review activity.
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona and taught college classes for over 10 years.
Homework Offered
Each week I will provide a homework packet with an activity, critical thinking written response question, & a quiz. I will provide a feedback and a grade.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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I will refer to scientific journal articles from Psychological Science (https://journals.sagepub.com/home/pss) and use the open source textbook Introduction to Psychology (https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-psychology/).
Welcome! I'm a social/personality psychologist. This means I look at how the people around us and our personality traits impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I'm passionate about making psychology relatable to everyday life. In my...
Self-Paced Class
$15
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 10 learners
Ages: 11-16