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    PSYCHOLOGY CURRICULUM

    

I Introduction

      Origins

      Superstitions

      Science

      Schools

      Methods

      Nature vs. Nurture

      Definition

 

II Sensation/perception/memory

      States of being. Aware vs. Unaware

      Consciousness

      Senses

      Perception

      Obtaining information

      Storing information

      Assessing information

      Evaluating information

      Altered States of Consciousness

      Normal altered states

      Imposed altered stated

 

III  Brain

      Structure and function

      Nature vs. Nurture

VIII Abnormal Behavior

             Historical Evidence

             Defining behavior

             Society

             Medical vs. Psychological model

             Classifications

             Disorders

             Diagnostic tools

             Treatment methods and terms

             Coping strategies

 

IX  Therapy

             Definition

             Schools and theorists

             Methods and terms

             Application and use

 

X  Social Psychology

             Definition

             Application

             Man in his environment

             Society vs. man

             Mans’ impact on his environment

             Nature vs. Nurture

 

 

IV  Growth and Development

      Infancy/Childhood/ Adolescence/Adulthood/Old Age/ Death and Dying

      Maturation

      Psychological growth

      Nature vs. Nurture

 

V  Personality

     Theory

     Schools of thought: Psychoanalysis/Humanists/Behaviorists

     Theorists:  Sheldon/Adler/Maslow/Freud/Erickson/Rogers/Skinner/Watson

 

VI  Learning/Motivation

       Theory

       Method

       Memory

       Reinforcement

       Classical vs. Operant

       Theorists:  Pavlov to Skinner

       Intelligence

 

VII  Testing

       Methods

       Experiments

       Information gathering

       Statistics

       Types of tests

       Evaluation

       Test taking strategies