A full-year psychology curriculum aligned to CLEP, focusing on the scientific study of behavior, mental processes, and the human experience. Combines rigorous academics with real-world relevance.
Psychology
Unit 1: What is Psychology?
Overview of the science of psychology, including historical foundations, key thinkers, and major perspectives.
Activity: Reflection: Interview someone about how they define “mental health” and compare it to textbook perspectives.
Unit 2: Psychological Research Methods
Description: Explore how psychologists form hypotheses, design studies, use statistics, and follow ethical standards.
Activity: Mini Experiment: Survey 5 people using a yes/no question and create a bar graph.
Unit 3: The Legislative Branch
Description: Learn about the brain, nervous system, endocrine system, and how biology affects behavior.
Activity: Brain Labeling Worksheet (provided in materials)
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Unit 4: The Executive Branch
Study how we take in information through senses and how the brain interprets it.