Psychology

This course introduces students to the goals and principles of psychology. Students examine the history, theorists, theoretical approaches and research methods of psychology. They learn how biological factors affect behavior, attitudes and motivation and examine types of abnormal behaviors. They discover how to better communicate with and relate to peers and how to achieve greater awareness and understanding of self, family and friends. This course also focuses on the ethical standards governing the work of psychologists.

Overview

Subject

School Level

High School

Grade

10, 11, 12

Elective Credits

0.5