Welcome to Roots: Psychology! This exciting course provides students with a thoughtful examination of selected concepts in the broad field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. Together, we will focus on principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change behavior and mental processes.
Our main course objectives are to:
- Learn the basics of the scientific method and research methodology
- Develop an awareness of learning paradigms and memory
- Gain an understanding of major personality theories and several psychological conditions
- Develop an introductory understanding of psychological aspects of stress and health
- Gain an understanding of human development through the lifespan
- Develop critical thinking skills as they apply to social science issues and research
- Use the writing process to produce a well-articulated self-reflection paper that discusses five key psychological theories and some personal experiences that bring these theories to life
- Learn about biological underpinnings and physiological connections
- Engage in the scientific research process to gain an appreciation for scientific inquiry and development
- Teacher: Moore Zella