Course Description Course Description Introduction to Psychology is a full year elective course available to senior and a few select juniors. Attention to the major topics in psychology are addressed. Major topics include the biological basis for behavior, motivation, learning, developmental, personality theory and measurement, abnormal psychology, therapy, wellness, human relations, research and statistics.
Equal time is given to biological, intra-psychic, cognitive, and social theoretical models.
Consumer psychology is emphasized by introducing psychological principles that are applicable to the student population. A review and integration of successful personal and study habits based on psychological principles comprise the third objective of the course. Psychology 7th ed. The psychology students also participate in The American Lung Association's Students Teach Students program in which they educate local fourth graders on the hazards of smoking and tobacco related products.