Introduction To Psychology

Cost: $95 Lessons: 14 Ages: 14-18

Psychology has developed from roots in biology and philosophy to become a science that aims to describe how we think, feel, and act. We will explore the full range of psychology from human development and psychological disorders to motivation and emotion. This class will provide students with a transformational learning experiencing covering well beyond an overview of psychology. Students will learn through a balance of explanation of content and emphasis on doing of psychology through a blend of conception discussion and research description. This class fosters scientific attitudes and encourages students to think both analytically and critically.

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson 1: Introducing Psychology

Lesson 2: Psychological Science

Lesson 3: The Developing Child

Lesson 4: Adulthood & Adolescence

Lesson 5: Understanding Perception

Lesson 6: State Of Consciousness

Lesson 7: Learning

Lesson 8: Thinking & Language

Lesson 9: Motivation

Lesson 10: Personality

Lesson 11: Social Psychology

Lesson 12: Psychological Disorders

Lesson 13: Treating Psychological Disorders

Lesson 14: Review