Introduction to Psychology - The Many Different Perspectives - Full Year
In this 30 week class, learners will get an introduction to the history, practices and research in the different fields of Psychology.
Ronda Doster, MS, LPC
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5.0
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
30 live meetings
30 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Articles to read; simple questions to answer each week; seven quizzes, a character analysis and an experiment review. 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
includedClass Experience
Class Experience The class utilizes a lecture/powerpoint format - learners can answer questions from the instructor based on their level of comfort and ask questions throughout the class, as needed. I design my classes this way so that it is comfortable for those learners who prefer to just listen as oppose to talk or prefer to have their cameras off during class. All learners are encouraged to share if they have thoughts or questions. Week #1 – Introduction to the Science of Psychology - Psychology Defined; Research Methods; Careers in Psychology Week #2 - Introduction to the Science of Psychology Continued - Comparison of Perspectives Week #3 - Biological Aspects of Psychology - Discussion of the Central Nervous System; Neurotransmitters; Parts of the Brain Week #4 - Biological Aspects of Psychology - 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 #5 - Biological Aspects of Psychology - Discussion of the Endocrine System Week #6 - Consciousness - Continuum of Consciousness, Stages of Sleep Week #7 - Consciousness Continued - Sleep Disorders; Theories of Dreaming Week #8 - Health, Stress and Coping - Identifying Physical and Psychological Effects of Stress on Coping Week #9 - Health, Stress and Coping - Coping Strategies Week #10 - Personality - Theories of Personality/Theorists including Cognitive and Behavioral Week #11 - Personality - Theories of Personality/Theorists including Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic, Trait and Humanistic Week #12 - Psychological Testing and Assessment - Subjective (MMPI and Five Factors) and Projective Personality Testing (TAT, HTP, Rorschach Inkblot) Week #13 - Psychological Testing and Assessment Continued - Subjective (MMPI and Five Factors) and Projective Personality Testing (TAT, HTP, Rorschach Inkblot) Week #14 - Intelligence Testing Week #15 - Psychological Disorders - Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and Phobias Week #15 – Psychological Disorders - Obsessive Compulsive & Related Disorders; Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders Week #16 - Psychological Disorders - Schizophrenia (Etiology, Symptoms and Treatments) and Dissociative Disorders Week #17 - Psychological Disorders - Personality Disorders Week #18 - Developing Through the Life Span: Developmental Issues, Prenatal Development, and the Newborn; Infancy and Childhood Week#19 - Developing Through the Life Span: Adolescence; Self-Esteem & Self-Concept Week #20 - Developing Through the Life Span: Adulthood Week #21 - Sensation and Perception: Sensory Systems; Vision; Audition; Chemical Senses; Skin Senses; Other Senses Week #22 - Perception; Factors in Perception; Binocular Cues; Motion Parallax; Visual Constancies; Gestalt Psychology; Odor Perception Week #23 - Learning: Basic Learning Concepts and Classical Conditioning Week #24 - Learning: Operant Conditioning; Social Learning Theory Week #25 - Memory: Studying and Encoding Memories; Storing and Retrieving Memories Week #26 - Memory: Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Improving Memory Week #27 - Social Psychology - Part I - Compliance, Conformity and Obedience Week #28 - Social Psychology - Part II - Finish Obedience; Aggression and Frustration Week #29 - Social Psychology - Part III - Group Processes - Deindividuation, the Bystander Effect, Diffusion of Responsibility, Prosocial Behavior/Altruism, Groupthink Week #30 - Updates in Social Psychology Research 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
- 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 Conditioning.
- 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.
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; it can be disturbing to some learners hearing about violence and mass suicides. The content is developmentally age appropriate. We also discuss drugs and mental illness. If a learner brings up inappropriate content for the class or appears to be emotionally bothered by any of the topics I will follow up with the learner 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
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59reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Wright State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wright State University
I have taught classes at the college level for the past 20 years (Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Basic Math, Basic English Grammar and Research Writing, Communications, Abnormal Psychology, General Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Learning and Life Skills) and have been a substitute teacher for grades K-12. I worked as a mental health counselor working with children and adolescents for over 10 years and I have been a Director of Education and Director of Compliance for Career Colleges over the years.
My education includes a BS in Psychology, an MS in Mental Health Counseling and my PhD work has been in both Clinical and Educational Psychology. I love to engage in interactive teaching and learning and I am a strong believer in the student centered approach to education. Reviews
Live Group Class
$570
for 30 classes1x per week, 30 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
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