Psychology 101

Psychology

“We know what we are, but not what we might be.” –
Ophelia, in Shakespeare’s Hamlet

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” William James

Most of society’s challenging problems—including crime, poverty, prejudice, violence, and environmental sustainability— are related to human attitudes, values, and behavior. Psychology informs our understanding of these problems and their solutions. Defined as the scientific study of the mind and behavior, Cadets in this course will gain an understanding of the complexities and diversity of human thought and behavior – skills that can be applied to their own lives, and those around them.

The Course is broken up into 5 Units, or “domains” –
Unit 1 – Scientific Inquiry
Unit 2 – Biology in Psychology
Unit 3 – Development and Learning
Unit 4 – Personality and Motivation
Unit 5 – Abnormal Psychology

Disclosure and Course Calendar (with Assignments, Due Dates, and Notes) Below:

A few key reminders:

The Link for “live stream” is https://meet.google.com/czq-dfhi-xrj
A recording for the beginning of each class (TO INCLUDE THE JOURNAL QUESTION) will be posted.
That recording WILL include entire lectures, activities, or projects, but NOT quizzes, tests, etc.
While lectures will be recorded and streamed, the PDF versions of each PPT is also available on the schedule.
Direct any questions to CPT Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org

Psychology – A Day Schedule – Spring 2020

Wednesday, Jan 20 – Classroom Orientation / Disclosure (DUE Jan 25)

Friday, Jan 22 – Classroom Observations (In-Class Only)

Monday, Jan 25 – Day 1 – What is Psychology

Wednesday, Jan 27 – Day 2 – Methods and Problems in Experimentation

Monday, Feb 1 – QUIZ – S.I. and Methods of Experimentation

Wednesday, Feb 3 – Day 3 – Tools of Experimentation

Friday, Feb 5 – Variables Handout (Due Feb 10)

Monday, Feb 8 – Day 4 – Interpreting Results

Wednesday, Feb 10 – Study Guide – S.I. and Psychology (DUE Feb 19)

Presidents’ Day Feb 15

Wednesday, Feb 17 – Due to Online Day – Finish Study Guide / Prepare for Test