Psychology (1st Semester 2020)

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 PPT and PDF versions of each PPT is also available on the schedule.
Direct any questions to CPT Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org

Psychology A4 – A Day Schedule – Fall 2020

Monday, Aug 24 – Classroom Orientation / Disclosure (DUE Aug 31)

Wednesday, Aug 26 – Day 1 – What is Psychology

Friday, Aug 28 – (NO VIDEO because Cadets were in other classrooms) Classroom Observations / Cadet Behavior

Monday, Aug 31 – Day 2 – Methods and Problems in Experimentation

Wednesday, Sep 2 – QUIZ – S.I. and Methods of Experimentation

Labor Day Sep 7

Wednesday, Sep 9 – Day 3 – Tools of Experimentation

Friday, Sep 11 – Special 9/11 Lesson / Sept 11 Article and Alien Story

Monday, Sep 14 – Variables Handout (DUE Sep 21)

Wednesday, Sep 16 – Day 4 – Interpreting Results

Monday, Sep 21 – Study Guide – S.I. and Psychology (DUE Sep 28)